展覽簡介

來往香港的市區和機場，必須要經過一個名為馬灣的小島。島嶼的西南面，有一條名為汲水門的水道，曾是接通珠江和海洋的歷史航道。從海門到島嶼、稅關到市鎮、島嶼到大陸……本展以「水脈」為題，透過整理馬灣龍舟的歷史，將島嶼的文化地景，呈現公眾眼前。

香港雖然率先將龍舟競渡體育化和國際化，但市民對龍舟的認識，仍局限於是為了紀念屈原。在華南地區，「扒龍舟」往往不限於端午，而是一種用於驅瘟、酬神和標誌地方身份的習俗。「馬灣聯青龍」不單延續漁民龍漁的傳統，更在城市化下重塑島嶼的地方認同。

本展從設計出發，結合實物、圖解和歷史文獻，並透過參式工作坊，拉近龍舟和觀眾、島嶼與城市的距離。觀眾將有機會近距離欣賞龍頭實物，並從另一個角度認識馬灣。

感謝信言設計大使及香港海事博物館支持島嶼研究網絡（香港）從事本地歷史研究工作，並配合博物館職能贊助場地空間，通過本展把這些珍貴資料傳達予公眾。

展期： 2026年2月3日至4月20日
地點： 香港海事博物館 （香港中環八號碼頭平台層長廊展覽廳 ）
開放時間：星期一至五 – 09:30 – 17:30
　　　　　星期六、日及公眾假期 – 10:00 – 19:00
　　　　　*農曆初一初二休館
費用： 全免（只限此展覽範圍，博物館展區須付費）

About Exhibition

To travel between Hong Kong’s urban areas and the airport, one must pass through a small island called Ma Wan. On the southwestern side of the island lies the Kap Shui Mun channel, a historic waterway that once connected the Pearl River to the open sea. From sea gate to island, tax station to town, islands to the mainland… This exhibition, titled “Marine Arteries,” presents Ma Wan’s cultural landscape to the public by tracing the history of Ma Wan dragon boats.

While Hong Kong was among the first to turn dragon boat racing into a sport and internationalise it, public understanding of dragon boats often remains limited to commemorating Qu Yuan during the Dragon Boat Festival. In southern China, however, dragon boat racing is not confined to the fifth lunar month; it is a custom used to ward off epidemics, offer thanks to deities, and mark local identity. The “Ma Wan Dragon Boat”  not only continues the traditional practices of fishermen’s dragon boats but has also reshaped the island’s sense of place amid urbanisation.

This exhibition approaches the subject from a design perspective, combining artefacts, infographics, and historical documents. Through participatory workshops, it bridges the gap between dragon boats and spectators, as well as between the island and the city. Visitors will have the chance to view a real dragon boat head up close and gain a fresh perspective on Ma Wan.

We express our sincere gratitude to the Design Trust Feature Grant and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum for supporting the Island Studies Network (Hong Kong) in carrying out local historical research, and for generously providing venue space in alignment with the museum’s mission. Through this exhibition, these precious materials are now being shared with the public.

Exhibition period: 2026/2/03-2026/4/20
Venue: Long Gallery, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Podium Level, Central Pier No. 8, Central
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday ​- 09:30 – 17:30
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays – 10:00 – 19:00
*Closes on the first two days of the Chinese New Year.
Entrance: Free Admission (limited to this exhibition, admission fee is required for other museum areas)

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Disclaimer
Design Trust provides funding support to the project only and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of Design Trust.

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