Jockey Club illuminates Space Museum façade with horse-themed light show for ICH Month

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show will illuminate the Hong Kong Space Museum’s domed facade every night until 24 June with spectacular horse-themed projections that showcase the profound significance of the horse in history, art and intangible cultural heritage (ICH). 

The light show is part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign as well as one of the activities under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, solely sponsored by the Club’s Charities Trust. The public can enjoy the show free of charge, with its approximately three-minute sessions running continuously during this period every night from 8:15pm to 10:00pm.

The Club has supported The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, since 2012. This long-standing partnership has delivered world-class exhibitions and high-quality arts and cultural programmes that inject vitality into Hong Kong’s cultural scene, attract both citizens and visitors, and reinforce the city’s position as an international cultural metropolis. These initiatives also align with the HKSAR Government’s Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 and the National 15th Five-Year Plan, as various sectors of society work together to contribute to the country’s development.

Other activities under the Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series include the “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” Opening Ceremony cum ICH Carnival, ICH Highlight Tours, and “10 Living ICH Treasures” Mobile Classrooms.

The carnival, held in late May, featured engaging activities and booths that enabled the public and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s ICH crafts, while experiencing their cultural richness and enjoyment firsthand. Running throughout June, the ICH Highlight Tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore various ICH items, with practitioners sharing their skills and stories. The Mobile Classrooms bring ICH into primary and secondary schools through mobile exhibitions, live demonstrations and interactive workshops, enabling students to learn through enjoyable activities and fostering an interest in Chinese culture.

The Club has long supported the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, encouraging public and youth participation through a diverse range of initiatives. In addition to Hong Kong ICH Month, the Club supports three local traditional events on the national heritage list: the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival.

The Club’s support for local ICH, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong. 

The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information, please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.