Hong Kong Traditional Paper Crafting Arts Union | 香港紮作業聯會

This is a profoundly significant papier-mâché creation, crafted by Master Mau Cheuk Kei—renowned paper craft artisan and bearer of intangible cultural heritage—and his team, under the leadership of the Chairman of the Hong Kong Papier-Mâché Craftsmen Association. The piece took nearly a month to complete. Through clever application of scale, they miniaturised what was originally a nearly six-foot tall golden dragon head, meticulously replicating every fine detail.

The team employed four traditional techniques: “ja” (framework construction), “puk” (paper layering), “seh” (colour painting), and “jong” (assembly and embellishment), showcasing the artistry embedded within Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage.

Particularly noteworthy is the inclusion of several young and upcoming craftsmen who joined Master Mau’s team for this project, symbolising the passing on of this traditional craft to the next generation. The work also marks the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland—celebrating unity and joy across generations.

這是一件極具意義的彩紮作品,由香港紮作業聯會主席, 著名紮作及非遺傳承人冒卓祺師傅及其團隊,花近一個月時間完成, 巧妙使用了縮放比例,將原本高達近6呎的巨型金龍頭縮小, 將龍頭各部位細緻復刻呈現,過程非常艱巨, 團隊運用了紮(紮架),撲(撲紙),寫(彩繪),裝(製嵌) 四道工序完成。將香港非物質文化遺產之中的紮作技藝, 一一呈現在各位眼前。更值得特別一提,是次冒師傅團隊內, 特意聯同了幾位年青新進紮作師,共同參與制作, 藉此將這項傳統技藝傳承予新一代, 象徵香港回歸祖國27年,世代同歡同慶。