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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware showcases selected works from "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" competition (with photos)
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     The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. With around 100 award-winning and shortlisted works from the "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" competition on display, the exhibition shows the versatility of ceramic tea ware creation.
 
     Despite the pandemic, this year's competition has received an overwhelming response by potters. It has received the highest-ever recorded entries, with around 460 tea sets submitted by more than 280 potters. With no limitation on topics, the competition enables participants to demonstrate their creativity. Topics covered by the works include life amidst the pandemic, observation of nature, thoughts about tea culture and reflection on personal life.

     In the Open Category, the first prize was awarded to Anna Leung's "Social Distancing", while the second and the third prizes went to Fion Yuen's "Laminated Colour Clay" and Vitus Szeto's "Aye, Aye, Captain" respectively. Winner of the first prize of the School Category was Yip Ho-nin's "High-tea-birds", while the winners of the second and the third prizes were Lai Jen-tong's "Hone the Will" and Ho Kwun-chung's "Amazing Local Snacks" respectively.
 
     The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware has organised the "Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" competition since 1986 which aims at fostering and enhancing the public's interest in tea appreciation and ceramic art. This year's competition is the 12th time.
 
     For more exhibition details, please visit the museum's website at hk.art.museum/en_US/web/ma/mt-thematic-exhibition.html or call 2869 0690 for enquires.
 
     In order to comply with the requirements stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, visitors are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code with their mobile phones/other mobile devices before being allowed to enter the museum for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. In accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, all persons entering indoor venues under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department must comply with the relevant requirement of the Vaccine Pass.
 
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The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Picture shows the First Prize winner in the Open Category, Anna Leung's "Social Distancing".
The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Picture shows the Second Prize winner in the Open Category, Fion Yuen's "Laminated Colour Clay".
The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Picture shows the Third Prize winner in the Open Category, Vitus Szeto's "Aye, Aye, Captain".
The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Picture shows the First Prize winner in the Student Category, Yip Ho-nin's "High-tea-birds".
The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Picture shows the Second Prize winner in the Student Category, Lai Jen-tong's "Hone the Will".
The "2021 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters" exhibition is being held at the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware. Picture shows the Third Prize winner in the Student Category, Ho Kwun-chung's "Amazing Local Snacks".