Date: 1–3 May 2026 (Fri to Sun)
Time: 10:00 – 19:00
Venue: Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre (Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
The Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Development Bureau is delighted to present The Majestic Han 1 May Fun Day from 1 to 3 May 2026 at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre (HDC). Each day offers a different lineup of interesting activities and games, including cookie workshops, rammed earth workshops, face painting, the Majestic Studio, clerical script calligraphy workshops, dinosaur modelling clay workshops, curator-led guided tours, pitch-pot, the Majestic Han Challenge, badge making and exhibit colouring. Complete the designated activities to receive unique souvenirs! There are also limited-time stamps, demonstrations and talks, including Han dynasty tea art demonstrations on 1 May, and public talks by Dr. Sonia Ng and Professor Mario S. Quintero on 2 and 3 May on the culinary culture of Han dynasty and the use of digital technologies in documenting heritage places for conservation, respectively.
Don’t miss these fantastic activities, with free admission! See the programme highlights below for details.
Programme highlights
Join any session of the Tea Art Demonstration or ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Guided Tours on 1 May to receive a voucher for a souvenir at the redemption counter!
1. Pitch-Pot
Experience this popular game from Han dynasty banquets. Challenge yourself to toss arrows into the pot!
2. The Majestic Han Challenge
Find the answers hidden in ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition! Explore the exhibition galleries closely to tackle the challenge!
3. Face Painting【1 and 2 May (Fri and Sat) Only】(You must first complete ‘The Han Gallery Mission’)
This face-painting activity, hosted by volunteers from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will make you look amazing!
4. The Majestic Studio (You must first complete ‘The Han Gallery Mission’)
Record your memorable moments with an exclusive background and props inspired by the star exhibits. Take a snapshot and experience the mighty winds of Han!
5. Make Your Own Badge
Choose your favourite Han artefacts to create your own badge.
6. Dressing Up the Han Exhibits
Choose your favourite Majestic Han exhibits and colour them! Unleash your creativity to create a unique piece!
7. ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Guided Tours
Join our guided tours to enjoy the ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition and learn about the history and culture of Han dynasty. Keep an eye on the schedule; our curator might lead your tour.
11:30–12:30: Cantonese Tour
12:30–13:30: Cantonese Tour
13:30–14:30: English Tour
14:15–15:15: Star Tour by Curator
15:00–16:00: Putonghua Tour
16:00–17:00: Cantonese Tour
8. Majestic Han X Dinosaur Cookie Workshop【1 and 2 May (Fri and Sat) Only】(You must first complete the ‘Dinosaur Parlour’ Stamp Mission)
Use chocolate pens to draw stylish patterns on cookies under the guidance of instructors to create your own cookie. First-come, first-served, while stocks last.
9. Rammed Earth Workshop【1 and 2 May (Fri and Sat) Only】(Online pre-registration is required; successful applicants will be notified via email)
Rammed earth is one of the world's most widely used traditional building techniques. It utilises natural materials and is created through a process of shaping by compacting a damp mixture of soil. Participants will learn about the rammed earth technique and its production through this workshop. Click here for details.
10. Clerical Script Calligraphy Workshop【1 May (Fri) Only】
Our calligraphy master will guide you to experience the archaic elegance of Han dynasty clerical script, uncovering the majestic spirit of Han culture through every brushstroke.
11. Tea Art Demonstration【1 May (Fri) Only】
Discover the rich culture of Han dynasty tea! A tea master will introduce the tea culture, types and history of tea, and utensils for making tea, and demonstrate tea brewing popular in Han dynasty.
Remarks:
- Souvenirs are available while stock lasts. The Antiquities and Monuments Office reserves the right of final decision in case of disputes.
Join any session of ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Thematic Talk or ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Guided Tours on 2 May to receive a voucher for a souvenir at the redemption counter!
1. Pitch-Pot
Experience this popular game from Han dynasty banquets. Challenge yourself to toss arrows into the pot!
2. The Majestic Han Challenge
Find the answers hidden in ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition! Explore the exhibition galleries closely to tackle the challenge!
3. Face Painting【1 and 2 May (Fri and Sat) Only】(You must first complete ‘The Han Gallery Mission’)
This face-painting activity, hosted by volunteers from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will make you look amazing!
4. The Majestic Studio (You must first complete ‘The Han Gallery Mission’)
Record your memorable moments with an exclusive background and props inspired by the star exhibits. Take a snapshot and experience the mighty winds of Han!
5. Make Your Own Badge
Choose your favourite Han artefacts to create your own badge.
6. Dressing Up the Han Exhibits
Choose your favourite Majestic Han exhibits and colour them! Unleash your creativity to create a unique piece!
7. ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Guided Tours
Join our guided tours to enjoy the ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition and learn about the history and culture of Han dynasty. Keep an eye on the schedule; our curator might lead your tour.
11:30–12:30: Cantonese Tour
12:30–13:30: Cantonese Tour
13:30–14:30: English Tour
14:15–15:15: Star Tour by Curator
15:00–16:00: Putonghua Tour
16:00–17:00: Cantonese Tour
8. Majestic Han X Dinosaur Cookie Workshop【1 and 2 May (Fri and Sat) Only】(You must first complete the ‘Dinosaur Parlour’ Stamp Mission)
Use chocolate pens to draw stylish patterns on cookies under the guidance of instructors to create your own cookie. First-come, first-served, while stocks last.
9. Rammed Earth Workshop【1 and 2 May (Fri and Sat) Only】(Online pre-registration is required; successful applicants will be notified via email)
Rammed earth is one of the world's most widely used traditional building techniques. It utilises natural materials and is created through a process of shaping by compacting a damp mixture of soil. Participants will learn about the rammed earth technique and its production through this workshop. Click here for details.
10. ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Talk【2 May (Sat) Only】
Dr. Sonia Ng will deliver a talk, titled ‘The Culinary Culture of the Han Dynasty’, in the lecture hall of the HDC at 3 pm on 2 May. Click here for details.
11. Dinosaur Modelling Clay Workshop【2 and 3 May (Sat and Sun) Only】
Create a mini dinosaur with modelling clay and learn about palaeontology!
Remarks:
- Souvenirs are available while stock lasts. The Antiquities and Monuments Office reserves the right of final decision in case of disputes.
Join the Thematic Talk or any session of ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Guided Tours on May 3 to receive a voucher for a souvenir at the redemption counter!
1. Pitch-Pot
Experience this popular game from Han dynasty banquets. Challenge yourself to toss arrows into the pot!
2. The Majestic Han Challenge
Find the answers hidden in ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition! Explore the exhibition galleries closely to tackle the challenge!
3. The Majestic Studio (You must first complete ‘The Han Gallery Mission’)
Record your memorable moments with an exclusive background and props inspired by the star exhibits. Take a snapshot and experience the mighty winds of Han!
4. Make Your Own Badge
Choose your favourite Han artefacts to create your own badge.
5. Dressing Up the Han Exhibits
Choose your favourite Majestic Han exhibits and colour them! Unleash your creativity to create a unique piece!
6. ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition Guided Tours
Join our guided tours to enjoy the ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition and learn about the history and culture of Han dynasty. Keep an eye on the schedule; our curator might lead your tour.
11:30–12:30: Cantonese Tour
12:30–13:30: Cantonese Tour
13:30–14:30: English Tour
14:15–15:15: Star Tour by Curator
15:00–16:00: Putonghua Tour
16:00–17:00: Cantonese Tour
7. Thematic Talk【3 May (Sun) Only】
Professor Mario S. Quintero will deliver a talk, titled ‘New Paradigms in the Use of Digital Technologies in Documenting Heritage Places for Conservation’, in the lecture hall of the HDC at 3 pm on 3 May. Click here for details.
8. Dinosaur Modelling Clay Workshop【2 and 3 May (Sat and Sun) Only】
Create a mini dinosaur with modelling clay and learn about palaeontology!
Remarks:
- Souvenirs are available while stock lasts. The Antiquities and Monuments Office reserves the right of final decision in case of disputes.
