Tai Kwun In Bloom 2023: Blooming and Beyond

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Those who are hyped for horticulture will be sure to find new inspiration this spring as “Tai Kwun In Bloom” returns to the Parade Ground. Bursting with botanicals just before the Easter weekend, the annual flower extravaganza offers an abundance of lush and lavish experiences for an entire week, spanning 4 – 10 April 2023. Visitors of Tai Kwun can experience the compound in full bloom once again and delight in the unforgettable garden, which puts sustainability and eco-friendliness at the forefront of its celebration. Over a dozen handpicked local brand partners are set to join the jubilee, with lovely workshops, botanical-inspired bites and offerings, and plenty of spectacular and sustainable “Instagrammable” displays focusing on promoting a greener lifestyle for all.

This year’s market will feature a plethora of Hong Kong-owned brands, including florists, botanical stores, lifestyle, and even food and beverage brands! The spring oasis will also be flourishing with flora-inspired bites and offerings, with the shops and restaurants in Tai Kwun offering special workshops and menus throughout the fair.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Tai Kwun is Hong Kong’s Centre for Heritage and Arts — a cultural destination for inspiration, stimulation and enjoyment. We aspire to offer the best heritage and arts experiences, and to cultivate knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art, performing arts and history in the community.

Tai Kwun invites all visitors on a journey of discovery that unites multiple genres of arts, heritage, culture and lifestyle in Hong Kong. Here, visitors will discover the rich heritage of the site through the thematic exhibitions and immersive public programmes that explore Hong Kong’s history and culture, alongside a multitude of vibrant and inclusive contemporary art presentations and performing arts offerings all year round.

Opened in May 2018 and operating on a not-for-profit model, Tai Kwun is the fruition of a joint partnership between The Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Government of the HKSAR to conserve and revitalise the buildings of the historic Central Police Station compound, which represents one of the most significant revitalisation projects in Hong Kong. The site comprises three Declared Monuments of Hong Kong – the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison, all have been meticulously conserved, with unfailing attention to authenticity. The site also includes two new buildings – JC Contemporary and JC Cube, by renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron; and several outdoor spaces – Parade Ground, Prison Yard and Laundry Steps, providing an exciting venue for the public programmes presented by Tai Kwun and its partners.

Tai Kwun, which means “big station” in Chinese, is the colloquial name used by Hong Kong people to refer to the former police headquarters and the surrounding compound. The name has been adopted as a reminder of the historical importance of this living heritage site.