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Honolulu Chinatown - Hong Kong: Traditional Lifestyle Tours
Sundays (4-Tours) February 1, 8, 15, and 22
8.30 am-1.00 pm - 4.5 hours
(Sunrise, Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Tea Talk, Plus Hong Kong Style Dim Sum Lunch)
Discover how traditional Eastern value live in harmony with the fast-paced Western influences in metropolitan Hong Kong. The day starts with tai chi, a ritualistic slow-motion shadow boxing that many locals practice before starting their hectic days in the city. You’ll then learn all about the ancient art of feng shui by visiting a location in Chinatown or downtown, an iconic landmark. Besides enjoying a wonderful view of this location, you will learn how the feng shui elements of wind and water influence and generate the prosperity and vibrancy of this island. The tour continues with a visit to a Tea House where participants watch a demonstration of traditional tea making and learn about tea drinking etiquette at the dining table before sampling the famous Kung Fu tea. The tour concludes with a Dim Sum lunch at a Hong Kong style restaurant or a HK style Café.
Tour Itinerary: (4.5-hr)
1-hour Tai Chi lesson by Master James Ching Sau Huang (Taiwan)
1-hour Feng Shui appreciation by Master June Ho (Hong Kong)
1-hour Tea Talk and demonstration by Dr. Hong Jiang (China) at HK Café.
After, Dim Sum lunch at Hawaii Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant OR HK Café.
About Tour Instructors:
James Huang Qingshao
Successor of Zhengzi Tai Chi in Hawaii Tai Chi Chuan is one of the treasures of Chinese culture, characterized by its ability to overcome strength with softness. The Book of Changes says, “The softest thing in the world can overcome the hardest thing in the world,” which illustrates this principle. Zhengzi simplified Tai Chi Chuan, created by Mr. Zheng Manqing, is a simplified version of yang-style Tai Chi and consists of 37 forms. Mr. Huang Qingshao, born in Taiwan, was a direct disciple of Zhengzi Tai Chi and later immigrated to Hawaii. Mr. Huang Qingshao has loved martial arts since childhood. In 1978, he won the national championship of Tai Chi Push Hands in the “Zhongzheng Cup” of the Republic of China. In 1980, he also obtained the national referee qualification for Tai Chi Chuan competition in the Republic of China. Zhengzi Tai Chi Chuan emphasizes relaxation and uses stillness to replace movement. Master Huang Qingshao has practiced Zhengzi Tai Chi Chuan for over forty years and has a profound understanding of it. He cultivates inner righteousness to improve his self-cultivation and positive energy, achieving the effects of fitness, health preservation, and self-cultivation.
June Ho (Zhuan Jie) - Feng Shui & Metaphysics Expert
June Ho (Zhuan Jie) is a professional Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics consultant with over 25 years of experience. She has been featured in multiple major Hong Kong TV programs, newspapers, and magazines for her accurate and practical insights. She is also the author of several metaphysics books, including “Numbers Determine Destiny,” which is officially archived and made available for public borrowing in the Hong Kong public library.
In 2011, she received a Certificate of Commendation from the Hawaii government and two council members for her contributions in helping residents through Feng Shui guidance - resolved marital problems, assisted couples in achieving parenthood, improved health conditions, and enhancing home and architectural planning for greater harmony and prosperity.
In 2017, she was further recognized internationally when the Korean government sent a group of 40 distinguished learners to Hong Kong to receive Feng Shui training directly from her – commenting her reputation as a respected instructor in the field. Her expertise is trusted by clients locally and internationally.
Dr. Hong Jiang - Cultural Geographer & Chinese Tea Expert
Dr. Hong Jiang is Associate Professor of Geography at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and her current research includes implications of Daoism for the environment, and the culture of tea in China (Tang and Ming dynasties) and Taiwan (especially the high-mountain oolong). Dr. Hong Jiang current research project explores “ideas of nature in Chinese thought,” a component of which is “tea and Chinese culture.” Against the background of the modern western tendency to separate nature and culture, the Chinese traditional culture offers ways to consider nature-culture unity. How has the unity been conceived and expressed throughout
Chinese history in philosophy, art (painting and poetry), language, and cultural practices (such as urban design, gardens, Fengshui, and tea)? Dr. Hong Jiang belief this research project requires a lifetime of learning to which she is committed.
Organizer: Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii
Participants: MIN 10 | MAX 24
Inquiries: hkbahinfo@yahoo.com; or Paul Chu, Tour Leader at (808) 726-9987
Notes: Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.
*The organizer reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants has not been met or due to bad weather.
