2026 | Flashcard Set Illustration | HK Resource Centre for Heritage

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Illustration Project — Collectible Flashcard Design

This Hong Kong illustration project was created for HK Resource Centre for Heritage as part of a public education initiative promoting Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The project features a series of six collectible flashcard illustrations inspired by two of Hong Kong’s most iconic traditional festivals — the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival and the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance.

The illustration series highlights six important cultural elements associated with these heritage traditions, including Ping On Buns, Pak Tai Temple and the Piu Sik Parade from the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, alongside Fire Dragon craftsmanship, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance performance and Lin Fa Kung Temple. Through detailed cultural illustration and contemporary visual storytelling, the project aims to present Hong Kong’s living heritage in an engaging and accessible format for the public.

Cultural Storytelling Through Illustration

As a Hong Kong cultural illustration and heritage design project, the series explores how illustration can be used as a medium for cultural preservation, education and public engagement. The visual shows activities of traditional festivals through contemporary illustration, seeking to connect younger audiences with Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage while celebrating the richness and identity of local community traditions.

Each flashcard includes educational content on the reverse side, featuring historical information and cultural facts related to the illustrated heritage elements. 

The flashcards were printed on heavyweight paper with special holographic lamination, enhancing the collectible quality of the series while reflecting the cultural value and significance of Hong Kong’s intangible heritage. Finer linework was also used throughout the project to ensure that intricate visual details remained clear and readable when reproduced on compact, palm-sized collectible cards.

Organised by Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage (HKRCH)
Supported by HKJC Charities Trust
Illustration by UUendy Lau
https://www.hkrch.org/