The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office (ICH) will hold "Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month 2026" from May 30 to June 30 this year. With the theme "Intangible Cultural Heritage Everywhere in Hong Kong," the event will feature a series of rich and diverse programs to help the public and tourists gain a deeper understanding of intangible cultural heritage and put into practice the concept of "using culture to shape travel and using travel to highlight culture."

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Hong Kong Film Archive presents its first-ever "Treasures Exhibition" at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum! From its collection of over 1.3 million precious film artifacts, the exhibition features carefully selected treasures of immense historical and cultural value , guiding visitors through a classic era of cinematic history. The exhibition takes place at Hong Kong Heritage Museum from June 3, 2026 to March 29, 2027.

Ginger is rich in Vitamins A, B and E, and contains gingerols which is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, ginger can help to expel cold and dampness, reduce water retention, as well as relieve stomach discomfort; and its effects are particularly remarkable for women. But is it suitable for women to consume ginger during pregnancy? This episode of “Eat Well Live Well” features ginger, and the two “Food Fanatic” learn about the ginger growing process at the farm first. As winter has come and it’s time for ginger harvest, the “Food Fanatic” also learn the tips for selecting ginger. Chef Andy Dark uses ginger to make a dish “Napa Cabbage Pork Rolls with Julienned Ginger”, and Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner Sofia PANG is invited to taste the food together. Sofia shares the points to note when consuming ginger, saying that ginger has the effect of relieving morning sickness for pregnant women and is a boon to them, but over-consumption is not recommended. Hosts: Yuki LAW, Andy Dark (Chef) Guest: Sofia Pang (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

Hong Kong has a total of 261 outlying islands, and Cheung Chau may be one of the most well-known islands among Hong Kong people. In 1996, LEE Lai-shan, the indigenous inhabitant of Cheung Chau, won Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold medal in windsurfing. Since then, there has been an inseparable relationship between Cheung Chau and windsurfing, and many people were attracted to Kwun Yam Wan, the venue famous for practising windsurfing by LEE. Since its establishment by Derek’s grandfather, the store at the end of Kwun Yam Wan Beach has been passed down to the third generation, with a history of over 70 years. It has witnessed the ups and downs of windsurfing in Cheung Chau. Although the store remains on the same beach, it has been passed down from generation to generation, and the mode of operation is different for each generation. Derek, the successor of the third generation, has injected an extraordinary vitality into the store. Living on the island and growing up on the beach, Derek has fond feelings for the sea. Apart from working in the store, Derek is also passionate about windsurfing. His passion for water-based sports has influenced his son Jadon, making it possible for Jadon to become a member of the Hong Kong Wingfoil Youth Team and represent Hong Kong in competitions. Being known as a “Cheung Chau boy”, Jadon is not just passionate about wingfoiling. What’s more, he wants to be recognised as a “Cheung Chau windsurfer”. Maybe this is the sense of identity passed down by Cheung Chau windsurfers. Apart from the indigenous inhabitants of Cheung Chau, people from outside the island are also attracted by Kwun Yam Wan and windsurfing. Stephanie moved to Cheung Chau with her mother in her teens. When she was young, she was not particularly fond of water-based sports. It was not until her thirties that she happened to learn windsurfing, and has lived a different life since then. Windsurfing is just a medium allowing different kinds of “Cheung Chau people” to get up close with the sea and feel the unique charm of the Cheung Chau island.

From June to September, the Chinese Culture Festival 2026 takes over Hong Kong Cultural Centre and other venues with seven sections: music, dance, opera, drama, cross-media, film and exhibitions. This mega event is a cultural feast - every performance crafted to awaken a connection with history.