Galloping into the Year of the Horse

The New Year-themed handicrafts are crafted by patients-in-recovery under the guidance of CPH Occupational Therapy Department.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, patients-in-recovery of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH)’s Occupational Therapy Department have designed a series of horse-themed handicrafts for ‘Recovery Art’. This collection features fai chuns, folding fans, and ornaments, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of patients-in-recovery for the Year of the Horse.

In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises strength and speed. With the guidance of occupational therapists, patients-in-recovery vividly captured the dynamic movement of horses in diverse forms through their designs. Occupational therapists would analyse the production process and divided it into different steps, then assigned tasks and posts basing on each one's ability. Senior Occupational Therapist Cycbie Mok says, “from design, production to delivery, patients-in-recovery played a vital role at each stage. Every piece of handicraft is the result of collaboration of multiple patients-in-recovery, making it extraordinarily meaningful. The proceeds raised from the programme will serve as incentive to support the patients-in-recovery, encouraging them to continue to unleash their creativity and to actualise their full potential.”

Cycbie Mok states that making handicrafts is not just a production process, it also holds significant therapeutic value for the patients-in-recovery.

Cycbie Mok states that making handicrafts is not just a production process, it also holds significant therapeutic value for the patients-in-recovery.

Since its establishment in 2019, ‘Recovery Art’ has empowered patients to explore their talents and instil hope through handcrafting, helping them to take every single step confidently in the journey of recovery. These handicrafts are now available at CPH Mind Space and the Patient Resources Centre of Tuen Mun Hospital, as well as online order.

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