A new phase of the Arts Corner will be launched by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) in Hong Kong Park starting from January 1, 2024. Visitors can stroll around a wide array of traditional and trendy handicrafts and arts services stalls while enjoying their leisure in the park.

     The 24th phase of the Arts Corner in Hong Kong Park will run from January 1 till December 31 next year, and will be open from noon to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at the outdoor area near the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in the park. The Arts Corner comprises 10 handicrafts and arts services stalls, displaying and selling various kinds of handicrafts and artistic works such as fabric crafts and ornaments, as well as providing cultural and arts services including painting and portrait sketching.

     "The Arts Corner aims to enhance public interest in arts and enrich the arts atmosphere in Hong Kong. It will also make the park a more appealing and enjoyable place for visitors," a spokesman for the department said.

     Apart from Hong Kong Park, an Arts Fun Fair and another Arts Corner are being held at Kowloon Park and Victoria Park respectively.

     The 25th phase of the Arts Fun Fair at Kowloon Park is now open between 1pm and 7pm every Sunday and on public holidays. It will continue until May 26 next year at the park's Loggia. There are 16 stalls displaying and selling craftworks including floral artworks and ornaments as well as arts services including painting and balloon twisting.

     The 22nd phase of the Arts Corner in Victoria Park is also open now, from 10am to 6pm on Sundays and public holidays, until August 25 next year at the park's Bandstand. There are 10 stalls displaying and selling craftworks including leather goods and ornaments as well as arts services including photography and calligraphy.

     "The Arts Corner has been well received in past years. Apart from stopping at the Arts Corner, park-goers can also visit other facilities in the parks and spend some pleasant time there," the spokesman said.

     For enquiries, please call 2521 5041 (Hong Kong Park), 2724 3344 (Kowloon Park) or 2890 5824 (Victoria Park).

Ends/Saturday, December 30, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00

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