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Hong Kong is a kaleidoscope of life; a sophisticated fusion of East and West; a city of diversity where new and old meet at every turn. It is a unique experience shaped by a distinctive past and dreams of the future; an age-old synthesis of cultures and traditions that opens a window into what will be, while embracing what has passed.

The Cultural Kaleidoscope programme created by the Hong Kong Tourism Board is your special opportunity to truly appreciate Hong Kong's culture and to take part in everyday life. It provides two ways to enjoy Asia's world city: the Meet the People Programme and Museum Visits.

Check out the schedule and details of the CK activities listed below in convenient PDF format that you can print out.
Duk Ling Ride
Duk Ling Ride
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to ride aboard the last authentic Chinese sailing junk in Hong Kong and enjoy the scenic harbour view
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi Class
Learn this ancient art at no cost in spectacular settings either on the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront or in Admiralty

*Due to venue unavailability, the Sculpture Court Tai Chi class in Kowloon will be temporarily suspended from 16 November (Monday) to 9 December 2009 (Wednesday). The class will resume on 10 December 2009 (Thursday).

The class at Harcourt Garden, Admiralty on Hong Kong Island will not be affected.

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Kung Fu
Kung Fu Corner
Enjoy a variety of traditional kung fu demonstrations and cultural performances at Kowloon Park
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Feng Shui master
Feng Shui Class
Get some basic knowledge of feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of positioning objects and buildings in harmony with nature to ensure good fortune.
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Chinese ceramic
Antiques Appreciation Class
Get some knowledge of Chinese ceramic history
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Jewellery appreciation
Jewellery Appreciation Class
Learn the secrets of buying diamonds, pearls and jade from two jewellery experts
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Chinese tea appreciation
Chinese Tea Appreciation Class
Our Chinese tea expert will show you varieties of tea, its proper preparation and tea-drinking etiquette

* The class is temporarily suspended due to the renovation of the venue. The class will resume on 18 January 2010.

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Chinese cakes
Chinese Cake-Making Class
Learn to make your own Chinese-style cakes with the help of chefs at the award-winning Wing Wah Cake Shop
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Chinese medicine
Chinese Medicine Class
Learn the age-old secrets of Chinese medicine and experience Chinese physiology dating back five millennia.
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Modern Architecture in Central
Architecture Walk
Walk through Hong Kong's Central district and you will understand the evolution of the city through its buildings
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Nan Lian Garden
Nan Lian Garden Guided Tour
This delightful Tang dynasty style garden features characteristic timber structures, water ponds, various odd-shaped rocks and lots of old and valuable trees.
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"The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition Guided Tour
This exhibition showcases the evolution of Hong Kong from the earliest life some 400 million years ago to Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997.
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Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum Guided Tour
Your hosts are experts in the field of maritime history, and will share their considerable knowledge about Hong Kong's early seafaring days by highlighting the museum's various treasures.
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Dr Sun Yat-sen
Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Guided Tour
Join this guided tour to the museum, tracing activities and landmarks during Dr Sun Yat-sen's stay in Hong Kong.
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Chinese Opera
Cantonese Opera Appreciation Class
Take a guided tour to Hong Kong Heritage Museum's Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall and learn more about this unique Chinese art form
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Culture Kaleidoscope "Meet the People" Programme Schedule
  Mornings Afternoons
Monday Tai Chi Class
8am-9am 		Chinese Tea Appreciation Class^
4pm-5pm
Tuesday Jewellery Appreciation Class
10am-11:45am 		Maritime Museum Guided Tour
2:30pm-3:15pm
Wednesday Tai Chi Class
8am-9am
 Chinese Medicine Class
2:30pm-4pm

Chinese Tea Appreciation Class^
4pm-5pm
Thursday Tai Chi Class
8am-9am

Jewellery Appreciation Class
10am-11:45am

 Duk Ling Ride*
2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm,
4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm
Friday Tai Chi Class
8am-9am

Feng Shui Class
10:30am-11:30am 		Antiques Appreciation Class
3:30pm-5:00pm

Chinese Tea Appreciation Class^
4pm-5pm

Nan Lian Garden Guided Tour
4pm-5:30pm
Saturday Tai Chi Class
8am-9am

Duk Ling Ride*
10am-11am, 11am-noon

Architecture Walk*
10:15am-1:15pm

"The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition Guided Tour**
10:30am-noon 		Duk Ling Ride*
noon - 1pm, 1pm - 2pm

Cantonese Opera Appreciation Class
2:30pm-3:45pm

"The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition Guided Tour**
2:30pm-4pm

Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Guided Tour**
3:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday "The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition Guided Tour**
10:30am-noon 		Chinese Cake-Making Class
Noon-1:15pm, 3pm-4:15pm

"The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition Guided Tour**
2:30pm-4pm

Kung Fu Corner
2:30pm-4:30pm
Notes:

^ The class is temporarily suspended due to the renovation of the venue. The class will
resume on 18 January 2010.
* For visitors aged 3 to 75 only.
** Visitor must register on-site.
  • Visitors must register in advance and show their passports, unless otherwise specified.
  • Enrolment is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Programme may not operate on public holidays. Programme will not operate if typhoon signal no.3 or higher is in effect or if the red / black rainstorm warning signal is issued two hours before tour departure. Participants should call the respective programme organiser or HKTB Visitor Hotline on +852 2508 1234 for the latest updates.
  • The Cultural Kaleidoscope programme is for bona fide visitors only who are staying no more than 90 days. Visitors are required to present their passports when they join any of the programmes.
  • Information is subject to change without prior notice.

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