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As we step into the Christmas holiday season in Dec and the dawn of a New Year, let's celebrate with creative and unique Creative Mahjong Colouring Workshop. Embark on an artistic journey brought by Hong Kong Artist Karen Aruba – the first time in Malaysia!
Sat, December 23, 2023 – Sat, December 23, 2023 UTC+08:00
11:00 – 13:00
FabCafe x Karen Aruba Art present ‘Seasonal Creative Mahjong Colouring Workshop’
As we step into the Christmas holiday season in December and the dawn of a New Year, let’s celebrate with creative and unique Creative Mahjong Colouring Workshop!
Mahjong, a game steeped in rich Asian history and learnt by enthusiasts worldwide, is not just a game but an integral part of intangible cultural heritage in its making process. Now, you can be part of this heritage!
Embark on an artistic journey with unique and popular Mahjong Colouring Workshop brought by Hong Kong Artist Karen Aruba – the first time in Malaysia! Discover and appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of Hong Kong Mahjong and the fascinating stories behind it through illustrations.
The workshop will allow you to learn skills to colour traditional hand-carved mahjong tiles, newly illustrated and engraved patterns with vivid colours while enjoying the fun of drilling a mahjong tile! Unleash your creativity. It is a reminder of the power of the arts & craft to bring beauty and meaning into our lives.
Celebrate the season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the ‘Art of Mahjong Craft’. What’s more, you can personalize your gift set with our special ‘Merry Xmas 2023’ OR ‘Happy New Year 2024’ beautiful tiles! 🎅🎉
Join us and be part of this unique cultural experience integrated with modern art!
What you will get:
A personalized gift set consisting of 6 pieces of mahjong tiles meticulously coloured by you.
Patterns on the 6 pieces of mahjong tiles are:
• 1 x hand-carved mahjong tile’ Sparrow’
• 1 x 4 circle tiles carved by Master Ricky Cheung, one of the professional craftsman leftover in Hong Kong
• 2 creative mahjong tile, engraved in Fabcafe with your choice of blessing/greeting pattern (either “Merry Christmas 2023” or “Happy New Year 2024”)
A storytelling about ‘The Art of Mahjong Craft’
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Karen Aruba
Illustrator | Mahjong Artist
Karen Aruba, a Hong Kong-based illustrator and mahjong artist award winner, is renowned for her commitment to preserving and promoting the art of mahjong craft. Raised in a mahjong making family, she continues to educate younger generations about this unique craftsmanship and its cultural importance. Karen has curated several exhibitions related to the art of mahjong in Hong Kong that have received extensive media coverage leading mahjong design and craftsmanship to gain attention in the international arena.
Watch Singapore Channel News Asia (CAN):
Meet the woman who customises unique mahjong tiles in Hong Kong – CNA Luxury (channelnewsasia.com)Karen Aruba, a Hong Kong-based illustrator and mahjong artist award winner, is renowned for her commitment to preserving and promoting the art of mahjong craft. Raised in a mahjong making family, she continues to educate younger generations about this unique craftsmanship and its cultural importance. Karen has curated several exhibitions related to the art of mahjong in Hong Kong that have received extensive media coverage leading mahjong design and craftsmanship to gain attention in the international arena.
Watch Singapore Channel News Asia (CAN):
Meet the woman who customises unique mahjong tiles in Hong Kong – CNA Luxury (channelnewsasia.com) -
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Ricky Cheung
Mahjong Master Craftsman
Having over 50 years hand-carved mahjong tile experience, master Ricky Cheung started learning hand-carved tiles from his parents when he was in secondary school aged 13. He is not only a professional mahjong craftsman but also an innovator to develop machinery to support his father’s mahjong manufacturing business named ‘Fuk Hing Lung Mahjong Factory’ in 1980-2000s. It was one of the largest MJ factories in Hong Kong old days.
Although the business was still not be able to sustain in 2009 due to the severe competition from mainland China, the spirit of the mahjong craftsmanship stays alive. Cheung retired in 2018 and is now being an volunteer fully engaged with artistic and creative mahjong craftmanship development inspired by her daughter, Karen with a strong commitment to preserve such skills and intangible cultural heritage.
Having over 50 years hand-carved mahjong tile experience, master Ricky Cheung started learning hand-carved tiles from his parents when he was in secondary school aged 13. He is not only a professional mahjong craftsman but also an innovator to develop machinery to support his father’s mahjong manufacturing business named ‘Fuk Hing Lung Mahjong Factory’ in 1980-2000s. It was one of the largest MJ factories in Hong Kong old days.
Although the business was still not be able to sustain in 2009 due to the severe competition from mainland China, the spirit of the mahjong craftsmanship stays alive. Cheung retired in 2018 and is now being an volunteer fully engaged with artistic and creative mahjong craftmanship development inspired by her daughter, Karen with a strong commitment to preserve such skills and intangible cultural heritage.
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Date & Time
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Sat, December 23, 2023 – Sat, December 23, 2023 11:00 – 13:00 UTC+08:00
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Venue
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FabCafe Kuala Lumpur
G-33, Oasis Village.
Jln PJU 1A/7A, Ara Damansara,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
By Car:
Ample parking spaces (including basement parking) are available within Oasis Square.
By LRT:
Nearest LRT Station to Oasis Square is the LRT Ara Damansara which is approximately 2.8km away.
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Fee
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RM 180