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Dr YIP Tak Ping, Terry is the Associate Director of the Xiqu and Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (XICH) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). He also holds an appointment as Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Education and Arts Management (BAHEAM) and Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Education and Management (MACHEM) in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Chinese Language and Literature from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a PhD in Classical Chinese from the Beijing Normal University. Later, he earned his Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Professional and Vocational Education) from the Education University of Hong Kong. He is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP).


Before joining the Education University of Hong Kong, Dr Yip taught at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for 10 years. Besides teaching, he serves as a director of 4 charities in Hong Kong and writes for several newspapers. In 2026, Dr Yip was awarded the “Commendation Scheme by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government”. In recent years, he published more than 20 books, one of which received a Publication Award in Language Learning at the 2nd Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards. His publication covers the areas of Chinese literature, Chinese history, religious studies, intangible cultural heritage and museum studies. He has also successfully launched more than 10 research and development projects with external competitive research grants in the capacity of Principal Investigator.


葉德平博士是香港教育大學(EdUHK)戲曲與非物質文化遺產中心(XICH)副總監,同時擔任課程與教學學系的高級講師,以及「文化遺產教育與藝術管理課程榮譽文學士」(BAHEAM)和「文化遺產教育與管理文學碩士」(MACHEM)的課程主任。


他於香港中文大學獲得中文語言及文學學士及碩士學位,並於北京師範大學取得古典文學博士學位;其後在香港教育大學修讀教育學深造文憑(專業及職業教育)。葉博士亦是認可的全球職涯發展促進師(GCDF)及認可職涯服務提供者(CCSP)。


加入香港教育大學之前,葉博士於香港中文大學任教十年。除了教學工作外,他亦擔任香港四個慈善團體的理事,並於2026年獲得香港特區政府「民政及青年事務局局長嘉許計劃」表彰。葉博士正為多份報章撰寫專欄。近年來,他出版著作超過二十部,其中一部在第二屆香港出版雙年獎中獲得語文學習類出版獎。葉博士的出版範圍涵蓋中國文學、歷史、宗教研究、非物質文化遺產及博物館學等領域。他亦以首席研究員身份成功申請及主持超過十項具競爭性的外部研究及發展資助項目。


Research interests

Intangible cultural heritage 非物質文化遺產研究
Folklore (including the ethnic cultures of the four major folk groups in Hong Kong: Cantonese (Guangfu), Hakka, Tanka, and Hoklo) 民俗文化(包括香港四大民系(廣府、客家、疍家、福佬)的族群文化)
Taoist culture 道教文化
Culinary culture 飲食文化
Classical Chinese Philology 中國古代文獻學
Classical Chinese Literature (focusing on Song Dynasty Literature and Chan/Zen Poetry) 中國古代文學(以宋代文學、禪詩為主)

Teaching Interests

Intangible cultural heritage 非物質文化遺產(非遺)

Heritage education 文化遺產教育

Museum education 博物館教育

Folklore religion 民間宗教

Chinese culture (especially Song Dynasty culture and Hong Kong culture) 中國文化(尤其宋代文化和香港文化)

Chinese literature and history 中國文學與歷史


External Appointments

Consultant of Arts Education, Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)香港藝術發展局藝術教育顧問

Awardees of Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs' Commendation Scheme, HKSAR 香港特別行政區「民政及青年事務局局長嘉許計劃」獲獎者

Co-opted member of Community Involvement, Culture and Recreation Committee of Sai Kung District Council 西貢區議會社區參與及文化康樂委員會增選委員

Member of of District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee 2023-25&2025-27, 2023-25&2025-27年度西貢區青年發展及公民教育委員會委員

Co-opted member of the Culture and Promotion Working Group of the Chinese Temples Committee 華人廟宇委員會文化及宣傳小組增選委員

Consultant of Nanshan Chinese International College Concordia HKDSE Division 南山中英文學校協同港籍學生部顧問

Editorial review for Integrated Humanities subject (Primary school) of Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd 現代教育研究社小學人文科教科書編審

External Academic Adviser (EAA) for General Eduation (Chinese Courses) of sub-degree programmes offered by Lingnan Institute of Further Education 嶺南大學持續進修學院副學位課程通識教育(中文學科)校外評審

Honorary Advisor for Chinese and History related programmes and courses of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK 香港中文大學專業進修學院榮譽顧問(中國語文和歷史專業)

External Examiner for Higher Diploma Programme in Chinese and Chinese common core courses of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK 香港中文大學專業進修學院高級文憑課程校外評審(中文學科)

Councillor of Fung Ying Seen Koon 香港蓬瀛仙館理事、非遺保育部副主任、教育部副主任

Councillor of Hong Kong Taoist Association 香港道教聯合會理事

Advisor of 廣東省青年美術家協會穗港澳藝術管理研委會(2025-2029年)

Advisor of 香港龍華青年總會第一屆理事會

Advisor of 深圳北站港澳青年創新創業中心

President of Hong Kong History and Culture Society 香港歷史文化研究會會長

Founding Director of Tender Loving Care Charity Association 愛在這裏慈善協會創會理事(香港註冊慈善團體)

Director of Life Encouraging Fund 生命勵進基金會理事(香港註冊慈善團體)

Officer (Religion) of Hong Kong Nanan Shishan Association 香港鳳山寺宗教部部長

Member of the Television and Radio Broadcasting Scheme, Office of the Communications Authority 通訊事務管理局辦公室「電視及電台廣播計劃成員」

Deputy Secretary General of Nam An (Hong Kong) Association (19th) 第十九屆香港南安公會副秘書長

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Higher Education Convergence 香港高等教育評議會常務理事

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Early Childhood Education Association

Honourary Advisor of Magart Education Foundation 瑪歌瑞特國際幼稚園暨幼兒園學校榮譽顧問


Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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