Discover the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre served an important social purpose in old Hong Kong and has now transformed itself to meet the needs of modern urbanites, highlighting the rich Hakka heritage and exploring through its traditional clothing and cuisine.

A historic transformation
First constructed in 1909, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre was originally named Hung Shing Yi Hok, which translates as the ‘Confucius Free School for the Poor’. Its purpose was to provide much-needed education for underprivileged children in the early 20^th century.
During the Second World War, the building was destroyed and a reconstruction of the same site was completed in 1949, with its brick walls, cast-iron pipes and adaptive reuse of space, that now holds Grade III historic building status. 

Reviving community spirit
The building continued to serve educational purposes until 2010, when a series of changes meant it was faced with potential vacancy. Meticulous planning ensured the structure was transformed into the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre in 2022, breathing new life into the historic edifice.
The centre aims to preserve the Fire Dragon Dance for future generations; educate the public about the dance and Hakka heritage; provide a gathering space for Tai Hang locals; and encourage cultural tourism that contributes to the neighbourhood.

Celebrating cultural identity
The centre’s ground floor features an exhibition space that celebrates the Fire Dragon Dance, an essential piece of Tai Hang’s cultural identity. Here, visitors can learn about the dance’s origins and significance, see how the dragon is made with painstaking craftsmanship and experience the area’s Hakka culture. This is a fully interactive showcase featuring multimedia presentations and digital projections to bring the displays to vivid life.

Culinary fusion experience
Upstairs, the first-floor restaurant continues the cultural immersion with a themed restaurant offering a menu of fusion dishes that blend traditional Hakka culinary techniques with modern flavours.