National Day Flag-Raising Ceremony & Opening Ceremony of PolyU Chinese Culture Festival “Hakka Heritage in the Bay Area: Shaping a Shared Future” – Greater Bay Area Hakka Cultural Joint Showcase

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to promoting Chinese culture. Through a rich array of activities, the annual PolyU Chinese Culture Festival nurtures students’ sense of national identity and deepens the younger generation’s understanding of the Nation, thereby fostering a stronger sense of pride and belonging.

Launched in March this year, the third PolyU Chinese Culture Festival will present one of its major events titled “Hakka Heritage in the Bay Area: Shaping a Shared Future” – Greater Bay Area Hakka Cultural Joint Showcase” (the Showcase) in October. Organised by PolyU and with strong support from the Municipal People's Governments of Huizhou, Heyuan, Meizhou, and Shaoguan as co-organisers, the two-week Showcase will feature an exhibition, dance drama, forum, and intangible cultural heritage workshops. The Showcase will highlight the contemporary charm of Hakka culture, explore the deep ties between Hakka culture and Hong Kong, as well as the outstanding contributions of the Hakka community to the Nation.

Event Details:

1. National Day Flag-Raising Ceremony

Date: 1 October 2026

Time: 10.00 am – 10.15 am

Location: Podium level of Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU

2. Opening Ceremony of the “Hakka Heritage in the Bay Area: Shaping a Shared Future”– Greater Bay Area Hakka Cultural Joint Showcase

Date: 1 October 2026

Time: 10.30 am – 11.10 am

Location: Lam Tai Fai Amphitheatre, PolyU

3. “An Exhibition on the History, Culture, and Prominent Figures of Hakka in the Greater Bay Area”

The synopsis of the exhibition is only available in Chinese.

Date: 1-16 October 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm *

*1 October 2026 (Opening Day): The exhibition will open to the public after 1:00 PM.;

16 October 2026 (Closing Day): The exhibition will remain open until 4:00 PM only.

Location: Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub, PolyU

4. Dance Drama: 1942 Through the Blockade Line

The synopsis of the dance drama is only available in Chinese.

Date: 1 October 2026

Time: 12:00 nn – 1:00 pm

Location: Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU

Language: Putonghua

Light refreshments reception will be available prior to the dance drama.

5. Greater Bay Area Forum on Hakka Culture

The synopsis of the forum is only available in Chinese.

Date: 2 October 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 nn

Location: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, PolyU

6. Hakka Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops

The synopsis of the workshop is only available in Chinese.

Dragon Style Martial Arts/ Yao Embroidery/ Traditional Zhongxin Lantern Craft/ Wuhua String Puppetry

Date: 6-7 Oct 2026; 14-15 Oct 2026

Location: Alumni Atrium and BC201 & BC202, PolyU

Enquiries:
PolyU Flag-Raising ceremony and Opening Ceremony of PolyU Chinese Culture Festival “Hakka Heritage in the Bay Area: Shaping a Shared Future” – Greater Bay Area Hakka Cultural Joint Showcase

Communications and Public Affairs Office

• Ms Angel Ip (Phone: 2766 6269, Email: angel.ip@polyu.edu.hk) or
• Ms Katrina Cheung (Phone: 3400 2126, Email: tsz-lam-katrina.cheung@polyu.edu.hk)

Dance Drama: 1942 Through the Blockade Line

Culture Promotion and Events Office

• Ms Anita Leung (Phone: 3400 3099, Email: anita-hy.leung@polyu.edu.hk) or
• Ms Sarah Tong (Phone: 2766 5060, Email: sarah.tong@polyu.edu.hk)