Shun Tak Centre, a property of Shun Tak Group, is bringing local creativity, slow living and community connections into the shopping environment through its market activities. Jointly organized by Shun Tak Centre and EXD EVENT, the “Slow Living Market” is now running at the 2/F Atrium through 10 November. Bringing together local start-ups, arts and cultural brands, and student entrepreneurs, the market offers busy city dwellers an opportunity to discover thoughtfully crafted products and take a relaxing break. Meanwhile, Shun Tak BLISS Lab will introduce a “Youth Entrepreneurship × Green Living × Social Inclusion” themed zone on the shopping center’s 3/F on 7 to 8 November, welcoming the public to support local creativity and community development by shopping for distinctive products.
Slow Living Market: Discovering Local Creativity and the Beauty of Everyday Living
The “Slow Living Market” takes place in two phases, from 28 October to 3 November and from 4 to 10 November, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring a diverse selection of handmade accessories, natural skincare products, fragrances and specialty foods, the market invites visitors to slow down amid the demands of work and everyday life and discover the creativity and care behind local brands.
The event also provides local start-ups, arts and cultural brands, and student entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their products and connect with the public. Alongside shopping for products they love, visitors can learn about the ideas behind different creators’ work and explore the diversity of Hong Kong’s creative culture.
BLISS Lab Themed Zone on 3/F: Connecting Communities Through Creativity and Sustainable Consumption
Shun Tak Centre’s 3/F will also host the “Youth Entrepreneurship × Green Living × Social Inclusion” themed zone, jointly developed by Shun Tak BLISS Lab and The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong, on 7 to 8 November, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. As BLISS Lab’s first experimental co-creation project, the zone will bring together local youth-led entrepreneurial brands, sustainable lifestyle products and community inclusion booths, encouraging visitors to support community development through sustainable consumption.
Guided by a commitment to waste reduction and sustainable fashion, ReWardrobe primarily uses locally sourced materials that would otherwise go to waste, upcycling them by hand into clothing for people and pets, among other products, to demonstrate the creative possibilities of giving materials a new purpose. Natural Corner combines environmental conservation with emotional well-being, incorporating plants and elements of nature into its handmade creations. Some of its aroma stones and resin pieces also make use of food scraps, processed into natural pigments or materials for creative work, giving everyday resources new value.
Beyond promoting green living, the zone also shares the stories behind handmade creations, highlighting the power of community participation across different ages. 老友記手作 is run by a 70-year-old retiree who crochets bags, dolls, hair accessories and scarves using wool and cotton yarn. For the maker, taking part in markets is not only an opportunity to showcase and sell handmade pieces, but also a platform to connect with customers and fellow stallholders, maintain social connections and put personal skills to use.
Harnessing Group Resources to Co-create Happier Communities
Shun Tak BLISS Lab is a co-creation platform under Shun Tak Group’s BLISS community investment framework. Drawing on the Group’s resources, it offers diverse spaces for experimentation and shared experiences within the communities it serves. Starting with connections between people, the platform fosters collaboration across sectors, formats and themes. Through ongoing experimentation and putting co-created ideas into practice, it brings vitality and warmth to communities.
From the Slow Living Market on 2/F to the themed zone on 3/F, Shun Tak Centre warmly invites the public to explore local creativity and discover the people and stories behind the products. Through everyday purchasing choices, visitors can support youth development, green living and social inclusion, working together to co-create happier communities.