Calling all content creators! Apply for the free masterclass “Storytelling through Patterns” presented by Hong Kong Palace Museum x SCMP Learn
Do you aspire to be an inspiring storyteller, photographer or journalist? Here’s your chance to reimagine Chinese heritage using your pens and lens
Learn more about Chinese culture and storytelling through a masterclass at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Hong Kong Palace MuseumEnjoy a photography and journalism masterclass from industry experts, receive a 1-year youth membership to the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and potentially have your work featured on Young Post and the social media platform of the Hong Kong Palace Museum!
Inside the Palace Museum in Beijing, exquisite patterns adorn the eaves, windows and furniture of the best-preserved historical palatial complex in the world. These traditional Chinese patterns are known for embodying cultural values that continue to shape our lives today. What if you could bring these patterns to life and be a successor of their legacy?
This summer, the Hong Kong Palace Museum and SCMP Learn are inviting 50 passionate creatives aged 12 to 18 to explore how digital storytelling can transform patterns found in artefacts and architecture into dynamic narratives.
What’s in store for you?
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Exclusive guided tour at the Hong Kong Palace Museum to explore the fusion of Chinese traditions and art tech
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Photography masterclass led by award-winning digital artist Derry Ainsworth on capturing the beauty of historical patterns
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Fireside chat with Derry Ainsworth on his creative storytelling journey and passion for Chinese culture
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Curated journalistic workshop led by the head of Young Post, Emily Tsang, on crafting compelling stories that bridge heritage and modernity
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All selected students will receive a 1-year HKPM Friends – Youth membership, giving you unlimited access to the museum’s thematic exhibitions
* Participants will submit a minimum 250-word post-event reflection and their photography works to Young Post by August 3, 2025
* Outstanding articles will be published and featured on Young Post, both in print and online, and the social media platform of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. A total of HK$5,000 in book vouchers will be awarded to selected winners
Event details
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 22, 10am to 1pm
Venue: Magnus Hall, Palace Academy, Hong Kong Palace Museum (8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui)
How to apply
Open to all students aged 12–18 who are passionate about creative storytelling and Chinese culture. Submit your application by noon on July 10, via this online application form: https://forms.gle/LEFnJReU8R3j3jhh6
Join us in reimagining Chinese culture through visual storytelling and make your mark as the next generation of cultural innovators!