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Cultural Mapping Workshop

Guiding students from theme-building and field exploration to creating and sharing a community map filled with local stories and identity.

In-school

60 minutes each

Topic 1: Introduction to Cultural Mapping

This session introduces students to the concept of cultural mapping through accessible community map examples. Participants will learn what a “community map” is, why cultural mapping matters, and how maps can reveal hidden layers of heritage, memory, and local life beyond physical geography. The module highlights the purpose and key elements of creating meaningful cultural maps.

Topic 2: Theme Development and Research Skills

A meaningful cultural map begins with a clear theme and well-chosen information. In this module, students will learn how to define an overarching topic, explore different research sources, and practise more precise data-collection techniques. Participants will also develop skills in evaluating information quality and selecting an appropriate map style that matches their theme and storytelling direction.

Topic 3: Field Observation and Community Exploration

Cultural mapping is rooted in real places and lived experiences. This module trains students to conduct fieldwork by observing neighbourhood characteristics, identifying cultural landmarks, and gathering first-hand materials such as shop interviews, on-site photos, and sensory impressions. Students will learn how to notice details that bring a community’s identity to life.

Topic 4: Organising Data and Map-Making Techniques

After fieldwork, students must learn how to organise their findings into clear, usable mapping content. This module introduces practical methods for sorting information, identifying key themes, and presenting cultural data visually. Participants will also learn foundational map-making techniques that help turn raw materials into coherent cultural narratives.

Topic 5: Map Creation and Group Sharing

In the final module, students will complete their cultural maps and present them within their groups. Through structured sharing and peer feedback, participants will learn how different perspectives enrich mapping outcomes. This session encourages reflection, collaboration, and improvement, turning map-making into a meaningful collective storytelling process.

Training overview

Topic 1: Introduction to Cultural Mapping

What is cultural mapping, and how is it different from regular maps?
What kinds of community stories can a cultural map reveal?
Why does mapping matter in understanding place and identity?

Topic 2: Theme Development and Research Skills

How do we choose a theme that gives a cultural map meaning and focus?
What sources help us research a community effectively?
How can we judge whether information is reliable and relevant?

Topic 3: Field Observation and Community Exploration

What should we look for when exploring a community on-site?
How can interviews and photos enrich cultural mapping?
How do small details help reveal a place’s character?

Topic 4: Organising Data and Map-Making Techniques

How do we organise cultural data into meaningful categories?
What makes map content clear, engaging, and easy to understand?
How can design choices shape the way stories are communicated?

Topic 5: Map Creation and Group Sharing

How can we communicate community stories through a finished map?
What can we learn from peer feedback and group perspectives?
How does cultural mapping help us rethink our relationship with place?

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Bad Weather Policy

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued three hours before the tour starts, the tour will be canceled.
If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the tour, the tour will be canceled immediately.
If the tour needs to be canceled due to other adverse weather conditions, we will contact you by phone at least 2.5 hours before the tour. (If there is no response, we will follow up with an SMS or email.)
If the tour is canceled due to adverse weather on the day, we will work with you to reschedule a new date within six months from the original tour date.

Tour Reminder

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the walk. Bring an umbrella, a bottle of water and some snacks just in case.
Each participant may bring their own 3.5mm plug headphone if they have one for the wireless transmitter/receiver system which will be used on the tour. The guide will provide them a new one otherwise, but for hygienic and environmental reasons participants are strongly suggested to bring their own earphones if possible.
There is a possibility that our organization may take photographs or videos during the guided tour, and these captured images or footage may be used for future promotion and publicity. If participants do not agree with this arrangement, please inform the tour guide or organizer during registration and on the day of the event.

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