Intangible cultural heritage emphasizes traditions passed on from generation to generation, forming connections between the past and the present and providing communities with cultural identity and cohesion. The Cultural Exchange Oasis at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has conducted the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Artist-in-residence Programme” since 2021, demonstrating the University’s commitment to intangible cultural heritage preservation.
With the generous support of Fude Handicraft Ltd. in Shunde, Foshan, CityU will be co-hosting a series of activities this year under the theme of “Guang Embroidery - A 1,000-year-old National Treasure Flourishes on Fingertips”.
Guang Embroidery - A 1,000-year-old National Treasure Flourishes on Fingertips Events
Export Channels of Ancient and Modern Guang Embroidery Shawls and the Participation of Hong Kong Merchants
This lecture will explore why Guang embroidered shawls were mistakenly named "Manila Shawls" and introduce the history of Guang embroidery trade to the West, in which Hong Kong merchants also played an important role.
Guang Embroidery through Data and Historical Facts
This lecture will discuss the origin and characteristics of Guang embroidery, and how Shunde Guang embroidery keeps up with the times, successfully combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology for it to survive and flourish.
Get Started in Guang Embroidery
This workshop aims to lead students in understanding and appreciating how traditional artists use their fingertips, one stitch at a time, to present the essence of Guang Embroidery on silk fabric.
Two-day Study Tour of Lingnan Guang Embroidery
This tour will visit Guangxiuzhuang in Shunde and Chenjiaci in Guangzhou to have a comprehensive preview of culture in Lingnan region.
Get Started in Guang Embroidery (Family Class)
Conducted by the instructors from Shunde Guangxiuzhuang, who will provide instruction on basic knowledge and needlework techniques, CityU faculty and staff are welcome to bring along one child to experience the fun together.
East Meets West - Past and Present of Shunde’s Guang Embroidery
This exhibition aims to introduce the inheritance and development of Guang Embroidery, exploring how “Manila Shawl”, the representative work exported overseas, incorporates the profound needlework language of Guangzhou and showcases its diverse cultural c