Flavours of Southeast Asia: Cultural & Culinary Gala 2027

Dates: Friday–Sunday, 8–10 January 2027.

Venue: Outdoor Piazza A & B, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Official opening ceremony: Friday, 8 January 2027, at 5:00 PM, Hong Kong time (Asia/Hong_Kong).

Organising foundation: The Kinliu Volunteers Charitable Services Foundation Limited.

NEPCHAM role: Member participation coordination and announcement of the complimentary-stall opportunity, as provided by the user. The invitation does not independently establish NEPCHAM as a co-organiser or list it as an official sponsor.

Category: Cultural & Culinary Festival / Community Event.

Registration approach: Member stall enquiries through NEPCHAM.

Celebrating food, culture and community

Flavours of Southeast Asia: Cultural & Culinary Gala will take place from 8 to 10 January 2027 at Outdoor Piazza A & B, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui. The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland and aims to promote multicultural exchange and community harmony through the culinary traditions and cultural heritage of Southeast Asian and South Asian communities.

The organisers are inviting Nepalese food merchants, restaurants and food suppliers to participate and showcase Nepalese cuisine. The three-day gala aims to bring together local residents, mainland visitors and international tourists in a festive community setting.

The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, 8 January 2027, at 5:00 PM. Daily visitor opening hours and the full programme will be shared once confirmed by the organisers.

Complimentary stall opportunity for NEPCHAM members 

Nepal Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (NEPCHAM) has been offered one complimentary stall for an interested member. Members wishing to participate should contact the Chamber with their business name, contact person, phone or WhatsApp number, and proposed food or products.

Allocation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the organisers’ eligibility requirements, licensing arrangements and final approval. An expression of interest does not guarantee a stall.

The complimentary stall does not mean participation is entirely cost-free. Participating merchants are requested to contribute 10% of their total sales revenue towards essential venue and operational expenses. Members should confirm all applicable costs and conditions with the organisers before committing.

Important information for food merchants

The invitation describes 3 m × 3 m marquees for participating communities and dedicated visitor seating. Final booth allocation and facilities remain subject to the organisers’ arrangements.

Vendors providing hot pre-cooked food are advised in the invitation to apply for a Temporary Food Factory Licence issued by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), with coordination assistance from the organising committee. Members must confirm the applicable licensing and food-safety requirements for their own proposed operations.

The invitation prohibits open flames and requires heating or light cooking to use electrical appliances only. It describes permitted operations as temporary warming or light cooking of pre-prepared, ready-to-cook food, including steaming, boiling, braising and pan-frying with minimal oil fumes. Deep-frying, stir-frying and grilling or barbecuing are prohibited under the stated event conditions.

Food must be sourced from licensed food factories or legitimate suppliers, with supporting invoices or documentation. Merchants retain control of their payment collection; cash is accepted, and electronic methods such as Alipay and WeChat Pay are encouraged in the invitation.

Contact NEPCHAM 

Interested members should contact [email protected] to enquire about current stall availability and the participation requirements. Please obtain confirmation from the Chamber and organisers before making arrangements.