YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Open Day 2022

After two years, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Open Day is back on 12 and 13 November this year, to let this historic building, rich in memories of the past, meet you again after a long time of not seeing. The Open Day, joint with the reopening of Heritage of Mei Ho House, is going to launch a series of exciting activities including guided tours, former residents’ storytelling, booth games and showrooms, etc., allowing people to understand more about the historical, cultural, architectural and humanistic significances represented by Mei Ho House. Moreover, a handicraft fair will be held with LIFE Mart in Mei Ho House for the first time, so you may get to experience the charm of handmade creativity and life aesthetics. Come and join our wonderful programme! Can’t wait to meet everyone in Mei Ho House!

Open Day Details:
Date: 12 and 13 November 2022, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Address: Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, 70 Berwick Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Highlights: Guided tours, Former residents’ storytelling, Handicraft Fair, Workshops, Booth games, Showrooms, etc.
(Remark: Mei Ho House Alumni Network Members Activities. Free registration is available online or on-site)

Guided Tours X Former Residents’ Storytelling: Explore the Local History

With the completion of the renovation and improvement works, the brand-new exhibition of Heritage of Mei Ho House is going to illustrate the lifestyles of the residents living in the resettlement blocks during the 50s to 70s, as well as the historical changes of the neighbourhood. Hence, public guided tours and fixed-point guided tours are specially set up to explain the architectural characteristics and humanistic spirit of Mei Ho House to visitors. Meanwhile, in collaboration with the in-depth tour organisation “Walk in Hong Kong”, a community tour on “Sham Shui Po — A Story of Grassroots Hong Kong” will be held to learn about the public housing development and grassroots life stories in Sham Shui Po; as well as with urban researcher and author, Sampson Wong, who will invite participants to take a stroll around Mei Ho House, observing along the way and exploring the interest of the community.

In addition, four members of Mei Ho House Alumni Network, who are also former residents living in the resettlement areas, are invited to give storytelling of life in the past. The throwback of the life scenes of the old days with different themes may is recalling the warm support and kindness among the neighbouring community.

※Limited quotas for Public guided tours and community guided tours will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful participants will receive a confirmation email.

※Limited quotas for Former residents’ storytelling will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful participants will receive a confirmation email.

LIFE Mart 5th Anniversary Handicraft Fair X Workshops: Handicrafts Assembly!

For the first time, the handicraft fair takes place in YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel. Presented by LIFE Mart and co-organized by BLUE MART, their 5th Anniversary handicraft fair is going to be held in Mei Ho House, with over 40 popular original handicraft brands sharing their unique ideas and creative goods. Besides, there are also different interesting workshops including the traditional X innovation bamboo fan weaving and mini Big Buddha Head drawing, the environmentally friendly wind chimes, and the handmade phone strap. Let’s try the fun of handmade creation.

LIFE Mart 5th Anniversary Handicraft Fair
It is never easy to persist in doing one thing, and it is even more difficult to engage in art, creation, and handicrafts, and it is hard to keep on these many years. So, just give a round of applause to ourselves, the persevering selves.

Date: 12 and 13 November 2022, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Outdoor Area and Function Room, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel

※Limited quotas for workshops will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful participants will receive a confirmation email.

Booth Games: Have Fun and Redeem Special Souvenirs!

There are four booth games with distinctive themes related to Mei Ho House. Not just learning more about the lifestyle of former residents and historical changes of Mei Ho House by playing the booth games, visitors can also collect stamps for special souvenirs and coupons. Souvenirs are available while stock last.

Date: 12 and 13 November 2022, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm

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: 12 and 13 November 2022, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm

Epidemic prevention measures

1. All visitors are required to wear masks and undergo temperature checks.
2. All visitors must comply with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and follow the latest epidemic prevention measures including but not limited to (1) use of the “Leave Home Safe” mobile app to scan the premise QR code, and (2) fulfill the requirements of the “Vaccine Pass”, except for exempted persons.
3. Crowd control measures may implement at venues and events with limited capacity to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the participants.
4. Epidemic prevention measures will be adjusted according to different situations in a timely manner.

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
8-min walk along Woh Chai Street from Sham Shui Po MTR Station Exit B2, please click for the route

Enquiry: 

Telephone: 3728 3544
Email: [email protected]