HONG KONG (SE): The cultural and historical elements of the Catholic village in Yim Tin Tsai is featured again at the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival. The festival, which takes place on Yim Tin Tsai as well as Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau and High Island, looks at the cultural, historical, religious and geological stories of the islands, began on November 15 and slated to run until January 14.
The festival is supported by the Sacred Heart Church, Sai Kung, as well as the rural committee of Yim Tin Tsai and the Salt and Light Preservation Centre. Regular guided tours around the area during the festival have been held from Tuesdays to Sundays for visitors to get to know the stories of the Catholics on the island. Salt production workshops have also been conducted.
A total of 17 pieces of artwork by local artists have been displayed on the three islands creatively representing the relationship between human beings and nature. For example, “The Glazed Island”, by Keith Chan, Stephen Ip, Arnold Wong, is a small floating communal “island” made up of hexagons, it resembles salt crystals and the hexagonal volcanic rock columns in Sai Kung Global Geopark.
“Sunrise in Daylight” by the Breakthrough Art Studio, displayed on Sharp Island, compares the different phases of the moon to inevitable changes in life.
During the festival, clean up challenges and healing tours were held on Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau, as well as High Island to bring people closer to nature.
A closing ceremony is scheduled on January 14 to conclude the events.
