This summer, Octone Foundation partnered with AMG volunteers to organize the “Outing with Kids” activity for young people from Po Leung Kuk residential care homes. The program brought the participants to CHAT, where they explored the exhibition and took part in a towel nunchaku workshop. Centered on artistic exploration and sensory imagination, the activity offered the young participants a rich cultural experience.
The program began with a visit to CHAT’s summer exhibition, “Weave and Shout!” The exhibition transformed the museum space into a lively and playful creative playground, bringing together artists from Australia, Hong Kong and Indonesia, including Agus Nur Amal PM To, Chan Wai Lap and Slow Art Collective. Using everyday materials such as yarn, the artists created works that encouraged visitors to engage with art through direct participation. The young participants were invited to touch the artworks, interact freely with the installations and express themselves openly. They also took part in a collective weaving activity, discovering the joy of art through hands-on and sensory experiences.
Following the exhibition visit, the young participants took part in a unique towel nunchaku workshop. Led by Hong Kong martial artist and nunchaku specialist Lau Man Leung, the workshop used towels as props to introduce participants to the history and development of nunchaku. They learned basic movements and gradually practiced combining them into smooth and complete sequences. Through physical training, the activity encouraged participants to develop concentration, coordination and a spirit of teamwork.
Through programs that combine artistic and physical experiences, Octone Foundation hopes to broaden the horizons of young people in residential care, provide opportunities for emotional expression, and build their confidence. By engaging in play and creative exploration, participants are encouraged to develop positive and meaningful experiences of personal growth.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to China Travel Service Automobile Services Hong Kong Limited for providing thoughtful transportation arrangements and helping to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
In respect of the privacy of the children and young participants, no photographs capturing or publicly revealing their faces were taken or published throughout the activity.
About CHAT
CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) is Asia’s world-class textile culture engine, housed in the former cotton-spinning factory of Nan Fung Textiles in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. As a change maker with the community, foster empathy and positivity to create a harmonious society through innovative textile art. By harnessing the power of textiles, we engage with different generations to transform history into fresh ideas. We aim to ignite creative thinking, break down barriers, and grow together with our community through exhibitions and other programmes.
About Po Leung Kuk
Po Leung Kuk’s residential child care services primarily provide care for children who lack appropriate adult supervision due to family issues.
These services emphasize creating a “home-like” environment, offering comprehensive 24-hour residential care. In addition to meeting children’s daily living needs, the programme provides holistic support in areas such as healthcare, emotional well-being, education, and social development. Social workers facilitate recreational activities, casework counselling, and group programmes to promote children’s physical and mental well-being, while nurturing positive values and character development.