YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Open Day 2024
Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Open Day is back on December 7th and 8th. This year, we are partnering up with LIFE Mart and popular illustrator to host a handicraft market, featuring a series of activities at Mei Ho House including guided tours, booth games, workshops, and hostel room visits where you can explore its rich history, cultural, architectural and humanistic significances. Come join us to discover the charm of Mei Ho House and experience our sense of nostalgia!
Open Day Details:
Date: 7th and 8th December 2024, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Address: Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 70 Berwick Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Highlights: Guided tours, Handicraft Market, Workshops, Booth games, Showrooms, etc.
(Remark: Mei Ho House Alumni Network Members Activities. Free registration is available on-site ; Pets are not allowed to enter)
Heritage of Mei Ho House Public Guided Tour X Talks on the Spot
During the Open Day event on 7th to 8th December, the Heritage of Mei Ho House (the Museum) will host a Cantonese public guided tour at 12nn, providing participants with insights into the origin of Mei Ho House, the stories of its residents, and a visit to the revitalized youth hostel rooms. The Museum will also feature “Talks on the Spot”, highlighting the daily lives of grassroots citizens in 1950s and 70s Hong Kong. It will focus on the everyday entertainment activities of the time, including cinema, delving into the glorious era of the Hong Kong film industry. Moreover, it will explore the history and transformations of Mei Ho House, revealing the fascinating journey of this unique resettlement building.
In line with the Open Day schedule, the Museum will extend its opening hours until 8pm. Visitors are welcome to explore together the rich historical and cultural values encapsulated within this historical building!
| Guided Tour | Time | Fee | Registration |
| Cantonese Public Guided Tour | 7th and 8th December (Sat & Sun) 12:00nn – 1:00pm |
Free | No registration is required (15 quota only, first come first served) |
| HMHH Talks on the spot | 7th and 8th December (Sat & Sun) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 20mins/session |
Free | No registration is required |
LIFE Mart Handicraft Market
This year, we are partnering up with a popular illustrator to host a handicraft market. The 2-day handicraft market will feature a wide range of activities, including booths, workshops, nostalgic snaps, live music performances, and mini games. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled weekend.
Date: 7th and 8th December 2024, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Outdoor Area and Function Room, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
There are also a series of art workshops at the same venue, such as Planet Lamp Workshop, Mirror Painting Workshop and Hand-painted Sugar Painting Workshop . Don’t miss out if you are a fan of handmade crafts!
Online pre-registration : https://forms.gle/WqzQLWc5Ths4iXKG7
| Workshop | Time | Fee | Registration | Participants | Venue |
| Planet Lamp Workshop | December 7th & 8th, 2024 ( Sat & Sun) 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Free |
Online pre-registration is available for specific visit time slots. Other time slots will be available on site on a first come first serve basis (limited quota available) |
Participants shall be age |
Activity Room, |
| Mirror Painting Workshop | December 7th & 8th, 2024 ( Sat & Sun) 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Free | |||
| Hand-painted Sugar Painting Workshop | December 7th & 8th, 2024 ( Sat & Sun) 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Free |
Tour Mei Ho House | Take Home Limited Edition Souvenirs!
Visitors can stroll around the various check points of Mei Ho House to redeem exclusive limited edition souvenirs*. Additionally, there are also a mini games that guarantee delightful and full filled day for both adults and children.
Date: 7th and 8th December 2024, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 12:00nn – 8:00pm
*Souvenirs are available while stock last.
Hostel Room Tour | From the H-shaped Resettlement Block to Youth Hostel
The H-shaped Mei Ho House, which had undergone renovation works during the 70s, is now revitalized into a youth hostel. During the Open Day, different types of hostel rooms including Double Room, Family Room and 8-Person Dormitory Bed are open for visitors, allowing visitors to see the transformation of the historic building.
Date: 7th and 8th December 2024, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 12:00nn – 8:00pm
Venue: 1/F Guest rooms, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
How to get to Mei Ho House?
- 8-min walk along Pei Ho Street from Sham Shui Po MTR Station Exit B2, please click for the route
2. 8-min walk along Woh Chai Street from Sham Shui Po MTR Station Exit B2, please click for the route
Enquiry:
Telephone: 2788 1638
Email: [email protected]