Lai Chi Wo Heritage Mud Block Workshop2022 Hong Kong Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Hong Kong), Historic Building Conservation Association

In cooperation with the Historic Building Conservation Association, we are stepping out of our urban exhibition venues to the Hakka Village in Lai Chi Wo, Northeast New Territories, which has attracted much attention in recent years.

All of you are invited to make mud blocks commonly used in Hakka village houses! Through the explanation and demonstration by craftsmen and built heritage conservation practitioners, the participants can learn more about the Hakka village culture and architectural features of Lai Chi Wo. The mud bricks made by the participants will have the opportunity to be used in the landscape improvement projects in Lai Chi Wo Village. In addition to understanding the traditional Hakka construction methods, they can also contribute to the revitalisation of Lai Chi Wo Village!

The event is organised by the Heritage Building Conservation Association, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Countryside Foundation and 2 Square Metres.

- Suitable for people aged 18-65.
- Please arrange your own transportation to Lai Chi Wo. There are two ways to go to Lai Chi Wo without the need of getting Closed Area Permit:
1. Taking ferry from Ma Liu Shui to Lai Chi Wo, which costs 45HKD for each ride
2. Taking minibus to Wu Kau Tang, and hiking to Lai Chi Wo. The hike takes approx. two hours.
Participants that choose to take ferry to Lai Chi Wo must gather at Ma Liu Shui Pier Landing No.3 at 8:40am. The ferry trip takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Please bring your own sea sick pills if necessary.
- The materials and fees for this mud brick making workshop are free of charge. The self paid items are the transportation fee (from the urban area to Lai Chi Wo) and the lunch fee.
- Please bring enough dry food and water. Making mud blocks is physically demanding, please bring a towel and clothes for changing.