Fishery Experience Programs by The Fisher

The Fisher provides a series of fishery experience programs for the public to learn about the unique fisherfolk culture while having a fun travel experience. The programs contain various elements: family-friendly, interactive, leisure, educational, appetizing, historical and more. Participants can enjoy the Southern District through fisherfolk’s experiences at sea, life hacks and customs shared by the fisherfolk community.

Now is your chance to listen to the amusing fisherfolk’s life stories, visit the longest-established fish market in Hong Kong, watch the demonstration of fishing operations on a boat trip and learn about the changes in the neighborhood!

Sign up now on The Fisher website for the following programs!

Program 1

From Sea to Table and Everything

In Between: Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market Tour

Program 2

Traditional Fishing Operations: Demonstration and Tour

Program 3

Aberdeen Land-Sea Guided Tour: A Life Journey www.thefisherhk.com

For enquiries: (852) 2639 9868 / 9684 2237 or program.thefisher@kaifongtour.com

How does a steamed grouper, the famously delicious Cantonese dish,"swim" to your dining table from the sea? The Fisher team members are going to show you all about the in-betweens: from the source to the delivery process, as well as pro tips for selecting the freshest seafood and the cooking methods! They will also introduce you to the daily operations of the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market and the development of fisheries and its culture in Hong Kong. Touring around the vibrant Ap Lei Chau market, you will also discover the industry magic behind the scenes, such as fish preservation, and the sustainable concept of sea-to-table.

What You Will Experience

Understanding the development of fisheries in Hong Kong, history of the Fish Marketing Organisation and daily operations of the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, including wholesale of fresh marine fish and live marine products, supply of clean seawater, usage of EPS foam cold press machine, the Fish Processing Centre and more

Ap Lei Chau market guided tour

Purchasing seasonal seafood on the spot

What You Will Learn

The importance of the fishing industry

The development of sustainable fisheries and the selection of sustainable seafood

Fisherfolk food culture

Dining experience appreciation and the concept of “sea-to-table”

Centering traditional fishing operations, this brand-new leisure water activity will bring you the performance of gillnetting by professional fisherfolk up close! You can also extensively learn about the recent development of fisheries, traditional wisdom and real-life experiences at sea by interacting with fisherfolk. This program is an enjoyable outdoor adventure for families of all ages.

What You Will Experience

Wonderment by the demonstration of gillnetting by fisherfolk at close range while riding on a fisherfolk-style sightseeing boat in the coastal waters

Explanation of traditional methods of fishing operations, introduction of aquatic knowledge and the application of different fishing tools, and sharing of fishing life hacks by fisherfolk

Live stream of gillnetting and catches of various seafood in different waters

Purchase of fish catch on the spot and self-pay cooking service from the restaurants on the island

What You Will Learn

Fishery culture - traditional fishing operation system and aquatic knowledge

Awareness of marine biodiversity conservation

Respect to the importance of the sustainability of human and nature

Fishing life hacks (e.g. waste repurposing and fishing tool making)

The topics of marine resources and coastal conservation

Guided by The Fisher team members, you will experience their simple lifestyle firsthand by exploring the long-established Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, discovering the significant historical moments in Aberdeen, listening to the stories of the roots of fishing communities in the Southern District and learning about the evolution of the neighborhood over time.

What You Will Experience

Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter and Ap Lei Chau

Stories in fisheries told by local fisherfolk

Visit to environment of the fishing communities to learn more about their customs and culture

Comfortable sampan rides in the refreshing and pleasant sea breeze

Multiple locations for social media photo shots

What You Will Learn

Fisheries in Hong Kong and the head of The Eight Biggest Fishing Villages in the olden days

Understanding local culture and traditional customs through the most authentic experience

Respecting the values of different cultures

Building the concept of a diverse community

“The Fisher” , as implied in the name, is a project that provides a platform for the fisherfolk community to lead fishery experience programs. Through sharing their life stories, these fisherfolk can unveil the mystery of the far less widely known fisherfolk culture to the participants.

Nearly 20 members of the fisherfolk community have started training in the beginning of this year. The memories they have of Aberdeen are special and personal, yet so relatable to every Hongkonger.