What's On
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The D. H. Chen Foundation – West Kowloon Tea House Student Matinees
01.02.2019 to 31.07.2021, Xiqu Centre
Specially devised for Secondary one to four students, The D. H. Chen Foundation – West Kowloon Tea House Student Matinees offer a fun and interactive way to learn about xiqu and Chinese culture
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West Kowloon 101 Foyer Talks
05.10.2019 to 08.03.2020, 2/F Foyer, Xiqu Centre
The West Kowloon 101 Foyer Talks on 7 and 8 December 2019 will be rescheduled to 28 and 29 December 2019 at 1:45pm – 2:15pm
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Global Museums in Shifting Times
07.12.2019, JC Cube Auditorium, Tai Kwun
In this M+ Matters | Keynote, Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate, discusses the significance of these projects and the institution’s overall strategy in the context of a global sociopolitical climate that is shifting more rapidly than ever
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The Music of Cantonese Opera
10.12.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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Community Engagement at the Core: Rethinking Museums for the Twenty-First Century
13.12.2019, Hotel Stage
In this talk, Kelly McKinley explores the ways in which museums are evolving in order to remain relevant and sustainable community resources in an increasingly divided and technology-driven world
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Freespace Little Stage Managers
14.12.2019 to 22.12.2019, Freespace, West Kowloon
This interactive role-play workshop introduces children to the behind-the-scenes world of performing arts production at Freespace. Acting as mini assistant stage managers, participants explore the Freespace venue and learn fun facts about performing arts
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West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme (Performing Arts) 2019: Awardee Sharing Session
16.12.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this session, Bonnie Chan Yuen-yan, one of our 2019 fellowship awardees, talks about the practice and findings of “Little Bean – Cantonese is Fun!” – a project providing fun Cantonese-language drama and music workshops to help ethnic minority children enhance their language proficiency
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Zentangle Drawing Workshop
21.12.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Learn the basic techniques of this popular meditative drawing technique and create your own set of unique postcards in our Zentangle workshop
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Beyond Words
21.12.2019 to 22.12.2019, The Room, Freespace
Take centre stage in a communicative art experience that brings together hearing and hearing-impaired participants and encourages new perspectives on inclusivity. A participatory art experience created by local interdisciplinary artist Kingsley Ng and graduate students of the Hong Kong Baptist University
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Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes
22.12.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Learn about the costumes, colours and accessories worn by different characters in Cantonese opera plays in a fun free workshop for participants of all ages
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Cantonese Opera Movement Workshop – Spear Sparring
19.01.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Join this 30-minute family martial arts workshop and learn some basic martial art skills with an instructor from Cha Duk Chang Children’s Cantonese Opera Association
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M+ Rover 2020
03.02.2020 to 03.07.2020
This year’s programme is designed for primary schools, and it will see M+ Rover visiting local schools from February to July 2020
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Arts and Cultural Management: A Series of Three Talks
29.10.2019 to 26.11.2019, VTC Tower
In this series of three talks, practitioners from a range of local cultural industries share the requirements and unique functions of their areas of expertise, present case studies on successful execution of projects, and explore and compare Hong Kong’s current landscape with the international art scene
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Make Your Own Chinese Knot-Inspired Coaster Set
16.11.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
By learning the techniques derived from the ‘double-coin’ knot, participants will be able to create a set of delicate coasters of their own
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Dramaturgy and Beyond
12.10.2019 to 31.10.2019
The second year of our three-year “Dramaturgy and Beyond” programme and explores the role of dramaturgy in curating and festival making through a series of public seminars and professional workshops
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Chinese Culture Talk Series IV
28.08.2019 to 30.10.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this series of expert talks, renowned academics and artists including Ou Da-wei, Dr Otto Lee, and Tony Miller introduce some of the ancient arts of Chinese literati and scholar-officials
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Cantonese Opera and Modernity
26.10.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Prof Li looks at Cantonese opera in the social context of modern Hong Kong, and examines how elements of Western modern music, literature and film culture have been adapted for use in this traditional performing art form
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M+ Matters: Archigram Cities – Call for Papers
We invite scholars, practitioners, and educators in the field of architecture and beyond to propose papers
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Bookbinding Workshop
19.10.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
By learning the basic bookbinding techniques, participants will be able to create their own schedule book decorated with a traditional and exquisite cover inspired by Chinese paper-cutting
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SHOWTIME! West Kowloon’s Artistic Strategy for Performing Arts
15.10.2019, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Alison M Friedman, West Kowloon’s Acting Executive Director and Artistic Director, Performing Arts shares the artistic vision and strategies for our two major performing arts venues – the Xiqu Centre, a contemporary gateway to the ancient art form of Chinese traditional theatre, and Freespace, Hong Kong’s new centre for contemporary performance
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What is Stage: Space as Poetry
01.07.2019 to 27.09.2019, The Box & The Room, Freespace
This September, renowned German stage and costume designer Anna Viebrock joins us for a public seminar and five-day artist workshop on how stage design goes beyond space. In preparation for the workshop, Edward Lam introduces Viebrock’s work with a public talk and series of professional screenings exploring the aesthetics of some of her most important opera and stage productions
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The Music of Cantonese Opera
24.09.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
10.09.2019 to 17.09.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In two separate talks, experienced Cantonese opera performers look at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera to create patterns of formulaic gesture that contribute to the unfolding of plot and help define character for male and female roles
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LED light workshop: Create an Auspicious Cloud
15.09.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Join a hands-on workshop to create a LED neon light sign in the shape of an auspicious cloud and learn about the use and symbolism of cloud patterns in Chinese traditional theatre
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Paper Lantern-crafting Workshop
14.09.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this hands-on workshop, local paper-crafting master Au Yeung Ping-chi guides participants to make an auspicious traditional bottle-shaped lantern from bamboo splints and strips of coloured paper and rice paper
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Seminar: The Innovation and Conservation of Cantonese Opera
07.09.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
The seminar scheduled on 7 September 2019 (Saturday) is cancelled. Programme Enquiries: (852) 2200 0441
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Make Your Own Xiqu-inspired Pencil Case
18.08.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Join a hands-on workshop and make your own wooden pencil case inspired by the wooden storage trunks used by xiqu troupes and learn more about life backstage at a Cantonese opera performance
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Work-in-progress: Every Time You Walk into Our Class
06.08.2019 to 18.08.2019, The Room, Freespace
This August, Edward Lam Dance Theatre presents their first work-in-progress series in which Taiwanese actor Shih Yi-hsiu and a small audience of 60 people interact to shape both content and performance. Blending workshop and presentation, Shih Yi-hsiu revisits the role of teacher, this time with the audience as his students
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Cantonese Opera Makeup Workshop
17.08.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this two-hour artist-led workshop, participants learn about the face-painting process used for lead female and male roles and how to apply a basic Cantonese opera makeup
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Cantonese Opera and Kunqu: Major Works
03.08.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu uses audio and video demonstrations to illustrate and compare the literary styles of a selection of Kunqu and Cantonese opera works with similar themes
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Love or Hate: Dowager Xiao-Zhuang and Dorgon
01.08.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
To accompany GuoGuang Opera Company’s production of Dowager Xiao-Zhuang and Dorgon, lead cast members – Wei Hai-min (Dowager Xiao-Zhuang) and Tang Wen-hwua (Dorgan) – join us for a pre-performance discussion and sharing session about their work and the relationship between their characters
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Chinese Culture Talk Series III
26.06.2019 to 31.07.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Throughout history, tea and incense have played an important part in traditional Chinese culture. This series of talks looks at the historic and contemporary cultural uses of incense and tea, and explores their aesthetic and ritual significance
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The Heartless Men of Cantonese Opera
25.06.2019 to 23.07.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this series of two talks, theatre practitioner and critic Dr Cheung Ping-kuen examines the psychological and emotional journeys of some of Cantonese opera’s iconic “heartless men”, looking at the motivation behind their behaviour, and exploring the relevance of these characters for modern day audiences
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Make Your Own Xiqu-inspired Badge Holder
21.07.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Decorate a badge holder with a fun image of one of the four main roles in Chinese traditional theatre – male, female, painted face and comic – and learn fun facts about this traditional performing art at the same time
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Mini Flower Plaque Workshop
20.07.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Learn about the history and art of one of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage crafts and create your own mini flower plaque in a two-hour artist-led workshop
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Cantopop and Local Indie Music in the Digital Era
16.07.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Stella Lau, former Programme Director in Performing Arts at HKU SPACE, explores the Hong Kong recording industry, the evolution of Cantopop, the characteristics of mainstream and indie music and the challenges and opportunities that the digital era has opened up for local pop music culture
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Screendance School Programme
The Screendance School Programme connects artists and secondary school students to explore the synergy of dance and cinematography through talks and interactive workshops
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M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship
The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship programme supports original research projects investigating issues relating to design and architecture in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Asia through a transnational lens
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Kunqu: Portrayals of Human Nature
06.07.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu looks at the development of Kunqu productions over time, and explores how stories of life and human nature have become central themes for the genre
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Seminar on the Culture of Ritual Opera Performance
23.06.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Through four expert talks, this seminar explores regional and ethnic variations in the genre, style and practice of ritual opera culture in Hong Kong, Guangdong, Chaoshan and Hailufeng
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The Face Painting, Costumes and Props of Kunqu
22.06.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
Exploring the makeup and costumes of different role-types and characters, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu looks at how stage presentation lends richness and meaning to Kunqu performances
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The History of Hong Kong Indie Music: 1980s–2010s
18.06.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Stella Lau, former Programme Director in Performing Arts at HKU SPACE, looks at the development of indie music in Hong Kong from the 1980s to the 2010s in relation to social development and post-handover culture in Hong Kong
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Chinese Fan Painting and Movement Workshop
16.06.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
In this free family workshop, Cantonese opera artist Xie Xiaoyu, and facilitator Vivian Ng and Ava Yau, show you how to decorate a flat fan with an image of a Chinese opera character and demonstrate how fans are used by performers in dan (female) roles
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery Workshop – Imitation Kingfisher Feather Brooch
15.06.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Join a hands-on workshop and learn how to process and use ribbon to imitate the effect of kingfisher feathers, and design and create your own individual brooch
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From a True Story – Christian Rizzo
14.06.2019 to 15.06.2019, The Box, Freespace
Incorporating eight male dancers and two live drummers, French choreographer Christian Rizzo’s acclaimed dance work From a True Story blends folkloric gesture and contemporary movement with repetitive tribal rhythms, creating a work that strikes at the core of human experience. Hong Kong debut
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Choreographic Landscapes
07.06.2019 to 12.06.2019, The Room, Freespace
French choreographer Christian Rizzo joins us to lead a five-day professional workshop for dancers and visual artists on choreographic compositions and the relationship between movement, performance and space. The collaboration opens with a public discussion on his work and the importance of emptiness as a space for imagination
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The Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera
04.06.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
This talk looks at the face painting and dressing processes used in contemporary Cantonese opera, and at the ways in which costumes contribute to the portrayal of different characters
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ExecLab: Executive Short Courses 2019 – University of the Arts London
31.05.2019 to 02.06.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Presented in collaboration with the University of the Arts London Short Courses, this three-day professional course offers insight into the skills required for managing arts and cultural events and developing sustainable creative business
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The Music of Cantonese Opera
01.06.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Professor Yu Siu-wah examines the concepts and characteristics of Cantonese opera music, offers insight into basic structures and arrangements, and discusses some of the transformations that have taken place over the centuries
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Ming Furniture
29.05.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this illustrated talk, renowned local Ming furniture expert Dr Yip Shing-yiu offers insight into the artistry, style and development of some of the finest Chinese furniture design
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Reading Cantonese Music Notation
28.05.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, members of the arts group The Gong Strikes One demonstrate how to read traditional gongche music sheets and perform live on the zheng (Chinese zither) and dongxiao (bamboo flute)
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The Musicality of Kunqu
25.05.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Dr Chan Chun-miu offers audiences insight into the distinctive sounds and melodies of the Kunqu art form, exploring the relationship between the use of dialects and the evolution of the art form, and the way that music and language is used to highlight different roles and characters
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Indie Music – An International Perspective
21.05.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Using examples from the US and Britain, Stella Lau, former Programme Director in Performing Arts at HKU SPACE, explores the musical, social and economic relationships that underpin independent music labels, and whether independent artists who become popular in the mainstream can still be labelled “indie”
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery Workshop – Hairpin with Imitation Kingfisher Feather
19.05.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
In this fun, free workshop, local artists Kong Hoi-kan and Ng Sze-yu demonstrate how to use ribbons to imitate the effect of kingfisher feathers and help you discover fun facts about the symbolic role of garments and head pieces in xiqu performances
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Xiqu Paper Headdress Workshop
18.05.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Make your own life-size paper model and learn fun facts about xiqu headdresses in a fun, hands-on workshop
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Dialogue | Cantonese Opera
07.05.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Cantonese opera plays an important role in the lives of people in Hong Kong. This talk explores its transition from the use of Mandarin to the Cantonese vernacular, demonstrating vocal styles and techniques and offering a deeper understanding of the aesthetic features of the art form
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Cantonese Opera and Modernity
04.05.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
This talk looks at Cantonese opera in the social context of modern Hong Kong, and examines how elements of western-modern music, literature and film culture have been adapted for use in the traditional performing art form
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West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme (Performing Arts) 2019
The West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme supports young and aspiring talents to develop arts learning, public participation, community engagement and audience building projects that expand and contribute to the performing arts ecology in Hong Kong
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The Literature in Kunqu
30.04.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu looks at some of the literary texts used in Kunqu, and shares insight into Kunqu influence on xiqu songs and performance
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Chinese Culture Talk Series II
27.02.2019 to 24.04.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this series of three talks, local experts share their understanding of poetry, calligraphy and the ancient Chinese divination text the I Ching, and explore the relevance of traditional literary arts in a contemporary society
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Egg-painting Workshop
21.04.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
This Easter, join us at the Xiqu Centre Atrium for a new spin on egg painting, and learn about the face-painting process used for female Cantonese opera roles at the same time
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Stone-painting Workshop
20.04.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
During this 2-hour stone-painting workshop, Hong Kong’s first and only full-time stone painter Kam Shing-yan guides you through basic techniques, and helps you achieve a sense of focused calm that acts as a perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city
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The Stories Behind the Xiqu Centre
09.04.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Executive Director of Performing Arts Louis Yu offers insight into the design and venue positioning of the Xiqu Centre, looking at the venue’s unusual use of space and its relationship with local Cantonese opera communities
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
06.04.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio 5, Xiqu Centre
This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot
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The Music of Cantonese Opera
02.04.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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Open Up Tuen Mun @ West Kowloon
24.03.2019, Art Park, West Kowloon
Join us and experience the transformation and vitality of Tuen Mun District! A community engagement event to present the local characteristics, art and culture of Tuen Mun from the perspective of past, present and future
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Hong Kong Flower Show 2019 – West Kowloon Cultural District
15.03.2019 to 24.03.2019, Victoria Park, Hong Kong
West Kowloon is staging a landscaped garden at this year’s Hong Kong Flower Show, taking inspiration from the Chinese hibiscus – the theme flower of this year’s event – and our upcoming venue, Freespace, in the West Kowloon Art Park. Join us at Victoria Park to explore a picture-perfect floral display
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Eastern Ethos Express @ West Kowloon
17.03.2019, Art Park, West Kowloon
Come and get a taste of the characteristics of Eastern District and West Kowloon! A community engagement event to share the precious community memory and invite general public to explore the uniqueness of the districts
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery – Simple Sequin Brooch
17.03.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
In this fun, free workshop, local artists Kong Hoi-kan and Ng Sze-yu show you how to make a simple xiqu-inspired brooch using colourful sequins and share insight into the symbolic role of garments and head pieces in xiqu performances
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ExecLab: Executive Short Courses 2019 – RADA Business
15.03.2019 to 17.03.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Working closely with RADA Business, the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), the world-class learning programme builds on dramatic arts, helping people at work to become brilliant communicators
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery – Resin Stone Brooch
16.03.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this fun creative workshop, local artists Kong Hoi-kan and Ng Sze-yu show you how to make a xiqu-inspired costume brooch using coloured resin stones and share insight into the symbolic role of garments and head pieces in xiqu performances
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The Application of Nanyin in Cantonese Opera
05.03.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Looking at popular nanyin excerpts, this talk explores the history and evolution of nanyin, a form of Cantonese narrative singing, as one of the delivery styles used in Cantonese opera
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Kowloon City Art Festival @ West Kowloon
23.02.2019 to 24.02.2019, Art Park, West Kowloon
Join us to explore the vitality of Kowloon City District and West Kowloon! A community engagement event in the themes of creativity, education and sharing with a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. Learn more about the uniqueness of Kowloon City and West Kowloon
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Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera
02.02.2019 to 23.02.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
This talk looks at the face painting and dressing processes used in contemporary Cantonese opera, and at the ways in which costumes contribute to the portrayal of different characters
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Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes
17.02.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Learn about the costumes, colours and accessories worn by different characters in Cantonese opera plays in a fun free workshop for participants of all ages
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Paper Puppet Making Workshop: Lion Dance Head
16.02.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
For an auspicious start to the Lunar New Year, join our handicraft workshop and create a personalised paper puppet of a lion dance head and learn more about this unique cultural tradition!
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Contributing to an Open Society through Digitised Museum Collections
15.02.2019, Hotel Stage
In this talk, the speaker discusses efforts to embrace the digital era’s potential to improve access to museum collections for creative reuse and public engagement
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Visitors Making Meaning – Constructivist Learning in Museums
31.01.2019, Hotel Stage
In this session, the speaker introduces the idea of constructivist pedagogy and how it can be applied in museums to the creation of all kinds of interpretation materials
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
26.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot
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The “Analects” in Cantonese Opera
24.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Cantonese opera playwright Woo Kwok-yin shares insight into the creative process behind his work The Peregrinations of Confucius, and explores how xiqu as a multidisciplinary art form can breathe new life and relevancy into classic texts
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Cantonese Opera and Cinema
06.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Between 1940 and 1970, a large number of stars from the Cantonese opera stage entered the film industry in Hong Kong. This talk looks at the impact of this phenomenon, and the importance of Cantonese opera films as historical records of performances from that era
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West Kowloon 101 Foyer Talks
31.12.2018 to 06.01.2019, 2/F Foyer, Xiqu Centre
During the Xiqu Centre Pre-opening Gala, experienced professional performers share their experience and insight on various aspects of Cantonese opera in free and informal lunchtime and evening talks
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Creation for Freespace: Dramaturgy and Beyond
Through a range of public round-table discussions, small group practicum sessions and workshops, “Dramaturgy and Beyond” will delve into the discourse in and around the practice of dramaturgy and the tools that are useful to the creation of dance and theatre within the contemporary context
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Cantonese Opera in the Hong Kong Religious Context
05.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Professor Chan Sau-yan, expert on the musical structure, performance practice, ethnographic and historical aspects of Cantonese opera, looks at the tradition of religious operas in Hong Kong, and the challenges of preserving an ancient art form in a market-oriented economy
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Perfect Wives in Cantonese Operas
04.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Cantonese operas are often based on stories of love and married life. The wives in these tales may be meek and loving or powerful and cunning. This talk looks at some of the Xiqu Centre opening performances to explore what makes a “perfect wife” on the Cantonese opera stage
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The Functions and Practice of Xiaoqu (short tunes) in Cantonese Opera
03.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Melodic and song-like, xiaoqu can incorporate traditional instrumental melodies, folk songs, contemporary pop songs and even theme tunes from films and TV shows. This talk explores the origins and development of xiaoqu and its unique function in Cantonese opera
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Chinese Culture – A series of four talks
21.10.2018 to 18.12.2018
What is the relationship between modern society and these time-honoured art forms? In this series of talks, speakers from specialist fields will take you on a journey of discovery that reveals the beauty and history behind specific arts for your appreciation
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Arts and Cultural Management – A series of five talks
09.10.2018 to 11.12.2018
In this series of talks, local practitioners offer insight into the different areas of work involved in running cultural organisations and explore the qualifications and passion required for a career in the arts and culture field
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Building Louvre Abu Dhabi
07.12.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
In this M+ Matters | Keynote talk, Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi and a key figure in the development of the project, discusses this twenty-first-century encyclopedic museum as ‘a museum of experimentation, and a museum of meeting points’
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Negotiating Access and Preservation in the Contemporary Museum
06.12.2018, Hotel Stage
In this talk, the speaker examines the relationship between the notions of access and preservation in museums
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The Stories Behind the Xiqu Centre
24.11.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Executive Director of Performing Arts Louis Yu offers insight into the design and venue positioning of the Xiqu Centre, looking at the venue’s unusual use of space and its relationship with local Cantonese opera communities
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The Music of Cantonese Opera
20.11.2018, H6 CONET
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera
13.11.2018, D2 Place ONE
This talk looks at the face painting and dressing processes used in contemporary Cantonese opera, and at the ways in which costumes contribute to the portrayal of different characters
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The Design of the Tea House Theatre
08.11.2018, CityU SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Head of Xiqu, Naomi Chung, offers insight into the positioning and operation of the Tea House Theatre, looking at how the venue offers visitors an intimate experience with the productions and how programmes are curated with first-time audiences in mind
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SHOWTIME! Launching West Kowloon’s Artistic Strategy for Performing Arts
27.10.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
In this free talk, Alison M Friedman, West Kowloon’s Artistic Director, Performing Arts shares the vision and plans for the district’s upcoming performing arts venues, the Xiqu Centre, Freespace and the Art Park, and looks at some of the projects lined up for the future
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
23.10.2018, CityU SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre
This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot
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Behind the Design of the Xiqu Centre
18.10.2018, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Executive Director of Performing Arts Louis Yu offers insight into the design and venue positioning of the Xiqu Centre, looking at the venue’s unusual use of space and its relationship with local Cantonese opera communities
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Dialogue | Cantonese Opera
18.09.2018, Campfire – Wong Chuk Hang
Cantonese opera plays an important role in the lives of people in Hong Kong. This talk explores its transition from the use of Mandarin to the Cantonese vernacular, demonstrating vocal styles and techniques and offering a deeper understanding of the aesthetic features of the art form
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Dialogue | Gender Fluidity in Traditional Indonesian Dance
06.09.2018, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Looking at gender fluidity in traditional Indonesian dance forms and the recognition of multiple genders in Indonesian cultural practices, dance artist Rianto, shares how his training and cultural background have helped him develop a unique dance vocabulary that embodies gender fluidity
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“What Is Stage” Public Seminar Two: Jan Pappelbaum’s Aesthetics of Scenography
10.08.2018, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre
To wrap up this year’s “What Is Stage: From Text To Space” series on the work of Jan Pappelbaum, Head of Stage Design at the Schaubühne Berlin, we are delighted to welcome Pappelbaum to join us in Hong Kong to share his experience in an in-depth public seminar
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What Is Stage: From Text to Space
10.06.2018 to 10.08.2018
Taking the theme “From Text to Space”, this year’s programme looks at the scenographic aesthetics of Jan Pappelbaum, head of Stage Design of Schaubühne Berlin. Register now
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Envisioning the Museum in the Age of Participation
03.08.2018, Hotel Stage
The talk invites the audience to consider the roles a museum plays in society, as well as the forms of participation that can both emerge from and shape a contemporary museum of visual culture
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Cantonese Opera 101 - Music
17.07.2018, H6 CONET
This talk explores the musical elements of Cantonese opera, including vocal styles used by actors playing male and female roles, “melo-rhythmic” vocal forms and programmatic tunes, and more
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Life Planning Programme: Arts Industry Exploration
10.03.2018 to 13.07.2018
Through a series of activities including dialogue with artists, visits to arts education organisations or community arts groups and participation in programmes of the West Kowloon, students will be actively engaged in discussion with artists and cultural workers in different disciplines
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Post-1949 Visual and Material Culture in China
05.07.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
The talk considers critical issues in the first decades of the socialist state in China through a multidisciplinary lens, examining design and visual art
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M+ Rover 2018
M+ Rover is a major school and community outreach programme first organised by M+ in 2016. The customised trailer is a travelling creative studio and exhibition space that tours to local secondary schools and community spaces
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101 Dialogue on Cantonese Opera
24.06.2018, Campfire – Wong Chuk Hang
In this talk, Pui Yan will share anecdotes and challenges in her career. In addition, she will introduce the costumes and make-up styles of sheng (male role) and dan, as well as singing styles and performing techniques used in Cantonese Opera. Participants may have the invaluable opportunities of trying on costumes
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Arts and Cultural Management 101 - Managing Customers in Cultural Venues
13.06.2018, Campfire – Wong Chuk Hang
This talk invites practitioners to share their experience and to explore the qualities, passions and the skillsets required for a career in the arts and culture field
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Kunqu 201
12.06.2018, HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College
This talk introduces the historical development of kunqu through music, videos, images and historical documents, exploring the literature, music and performing methods of the art form and offering a contemporary picture of its development
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101 Dialogue on Nanyin
09.06.2018, Campfire - Kennedy Town
In this talk, local musical group The Gong Strikes One guides audiences in appreciating the Nanyin recordings of Dou Wun and contemporary artistes, gives demonstrations of the art form and introduces some key musical terms to the participants. We hope that the participants gain holistic understanding of Nanyin, its lyrics and music
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Public Lecture on the Palace Museum in the Global Cultural Context
27.05.2018, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
With the theme “The Palace Museum in the Global Cultural Context”, Dr Shan Jixiang, Director of the Palace Museum, will share his insight of promoting and developing traditional Chinese culture alongside the global outlook
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Producers’ Network Meeting & Forum 2018
18.05.2018 to 21.05.2018
PNMF brings together performing arts producers for four days of Closed-door Meeting and a public forum on promoting innovation in programme planning, venue operation, audience development and cross-disciplinary collaboration
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Samson Young: Songs for Disaster Relief World Tour
09.02.2018 to 06.05.2018, M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon
Conceived originally for the 57th Venice Biennale, the Hong Kong edition of the Songs for Disaster Relief exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Samson Young re-examines the concept of charity singles and offers a unique audiovisual experience through a series of sculptures, objects, videos, sound installations and site-specific pieces
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Interpretation – Between Audiences and Meaning
28.04.2018, Hotel Stage
In this session, the speaker will start with the definition of interpretation, followed by an introduction to recent research and case studies demonstrating the importance of interpretation in creating an engaging and creative learning experience, underpinned by relevance, connection and communication
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Theatre 101: Applied Theatre – Connecting the Arts to Life and Society
28.04.2018, HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College
This talk introduces a range of applied theatre projects from Hong Kong and overseas, exploring the nature and purpose of applied theatre, the ways in which practitioners adopt contemporary aesthetic concepts, and how the relationship between performers and audience changes across practices
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Creation for Freespace: Choreographer & Composer Lab
09.04.2018 to 24.04.2018, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
During a 2-week trial-out lab, participating artists work in assigned pairs of one independent composer and one choreographer from Hong Kong Ballet - Mike Yip and Yuh Egami, Olivier Cong and Ricky Hu Song-wei and Tsui Chin-hung and Li Jiabo. On April 24, an informal works-in-process was showcased at the Ballet PLUS+ Salon Series. The new works will be developed and staged in September as part of Hong Kong Ballet’s “Hong Kong Cool” production
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Cantonese Opera 101
17.04.2018, HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College
This talk explores how Cantonese opera has transitioned from the use of Mandarin and traditional vocal techniques to the use of the Cantonese vernacular. Demonstrating vocal styles and techniques, the speaker offers a deeper understanding of the aesthetic features of Cantonese opera
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Visual Thinking Strategies: From Sharing Information to Sharing Ways of Thinking
13.04.2018 to 14.04.2018, Hotel Stage
In this session, the speaker will draw on the concepts and methodologies of VTS and look at how the approach has been used with primary and secondary school students and adults across various disciplines, stressing on the importance of thinking, listening, observing and communicating when interpreting exhibits
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M+ at Art Basel Hong Kong 2018
29.03.2018 to 31.03.2018, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn more about M+ at our specially designed M+ booth at Art Basel Hong Kong. The booth offers information about the museum building and programmes, and visitors will have the chance to meet and engage with M+ curators and conservators. Art Basel entry ticket not required
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Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Women in Art
Asia Art Archive in collaboration with M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, presents a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on women in art in Asia on 30 March 2018. Join us on 24 February 2018 for a tutorial to learn about wiki-editing! Free and open to public with registration
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Picturing Central and Western District@ West Kowloon
25.03.2018, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
A community engagement event consists of picturing books, family and fun. Various art groups and stakeholders have paired up to present different performances, game booths and workshops
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WKCD at Your Hand’s Reach
18.03.2018 to 23.03.2018
Taking talented young singers around the city to bring world-class a cappella performances to local neighbourhoods, the project will introduce the West Kowloon and its programmes to the community, adding a cultural flavor to everyone’s daily life
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Arts and Cultural Management 201 – Performing Arts at West Kowloon: Towards a Model of Learning and Audience Building
20.03.2018, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
This talk introduces the new venues of West Kowloon Cultural District, explores questions related audience building, and looks at the goals of the West Kowloon Learning and Participation team and the core public programmes being devised for the opening of these venues
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Cantonese Opera and Hong Kong Culture 101
03.03.2018, HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College
This talk takes an in-depth look at the ways in which Cantonese opera and Cantonese operatic song have shaped Hong Kong culture, exploring their influence on the local vernacular, education and performing arts
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Arts and Cultural Management 101
27.01.2018 to 27.02.2018
The talks invite local practitioners to share their experience and explore the qualities required for a career in the arts and culture field
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Opening up the Museum to All – On Accessibility Awareness
24.02.2018, Hotel Stage
By introducing concepts and ideas about equality for people with different abilities, the speaker will illustrate MoMA’s approach to accessibility and also discuss the development and outcomes of their Access Programs in order to demonstrate how such initiatives benefit both the museum and its audience
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Creation for Freespace: Dance in Alternative Space
22.01.2018 to 03.02.2018
Independent artist Xavier Le Roy from France and Hong Kong dance artist Scarlet Yu lead two professional workshops and a public talk exploring different aspects of dance work, contemporary performance and live action in public spaces
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The Foundations of Performance
16.01.2018 to 03.02.2018, Ko Shan Theatre/BRICK LANE
Through a series of workshops and conversations, the Foundations of Performance designed to bring together artists from different fields to exchange experience and inspiration
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Hong Kong Young Architects & Designers Competition 2017
A new competition open to Hong Kong designers and architects in the early stage of their careers, to design an iconic Temporary Pavilion in the Nursery Park. We are delighted to announce the winning design is Growing Up by New Office Works
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Cantonese Opera Face Painting and Costumes 101
16.01.2018, HKU SPACE - Admiralty Learning Centre
This talk looks at the face painting and dressing processes used in contemporary Cantonese opera, and at the ways in which costumes contribute to the portrayal of different characters
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The Weight of Lightness: Ink Art at M+
13.10.2017 to 14.01.2018, M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon
Featuring work by more than forty artists from across Asia and beyond, The Weight of Lightness: Ink Art looks at the diverse explorations that have taken place over the past sixty years
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Rethinking Pei: A Centenary Symposium
14.12.2017 to 15.12.2017, The University of Hong Kong
This symposium seeks to reexamine Pei in the context of the architect’s 100th birthday year. The event aims to resituate the architect from the intersecting vantage points of the two regional poles with which he’s most closely linked—Hong Kong/China and Boston/the United States
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Studying the Experience of Museum Visitors in Hong Kong
13.12.2017, Hotel Stage
In this session, we examine concepts by scholars in the field of museum visitor studies, and introduce different types of museum visitors in Hong Kong, as summarised in the speaker’s field research
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Miracle of The Benesse Art Site Naoshima
08.12.2017, The University of Hong Kong
Soichiro Fukutake and Akiko Miki of the Benesse Art Site Naoshima and celebrated architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA discuss the transformative effect of a project combining contemporary art, architecture and landscape
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REORIENT: Conversations on South and Southeast Asia
30.11.2017 to 02.12.2017, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
REORIENT is a three-day event designed as a platform to explore views across geographies (from Bangalore to Bangladesh, Yogyakarta to Ho Chi Minh City), disciplines (from visual art, design and architecture, and moving image) and initiatives (from bottom-up to institutionally-driven practices)
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Experiments in Museum Learning
29.11.2017, Hotel Stage
Riding on M+’s core beliefs about learning, this session introduces a variety of experimental art projects and exhibitions that focus on educational models and pedagogical practices, thereby exploring how curating and creative approaches can bring forth new ideas and possibilities to a museum’s learning programme
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Freespace Tech Lab 2017
12.11.2017 to 26.11.2017, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
“Freespace Tech Lab”, a newly launched 3-year collaboration project between Zuni Icosahedron and West Kowloon, explores state-of-the-art stage technologies and looks at some of the many possibilities of black box theatre through showcases, exchange and training
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Roles of a Museum in the 21st Century
16.11.2017, Hotel Stage
This session looks at how the role of museums has evolved from their conventional counterparts, and how they in turn reflect and inform various aspects of contemporary society
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‘We Are One?’ Screenings & Conversations
16.10.2017 to 23.10.2017, Hong Kong Arts Centre Cinema
To accompany Hong Kong’s collateral event at the Venice Biennale 2017, Samson Young: Songs for Disaster Relief, M+ and the Hong Kong Arts Centre are co-presenting a programme of film screenings and conversations on the theme of charity efforts
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Arts and Cultural Management 101 (September to October 2017)
26.09.2017 to 21.10.2017
With the development of arts and culture in Hong Kong there is an increased need for talent in the areas of cultural management and art administration. Arts and Cultural Management 101 invites local practitioners to share their experience and explore the qualities required for a career in the arts and culture field
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2017 Cultural Leadership Summit: Building Our Future Audience
26.09.2017 to 27.09.2017, The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts
Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association’s 2017 Cultural Leadership Summit, an important annual cultural event, which is into its 8th edition this year with the theme of “Building Our Future Audience”, will be held at Amphitheatre of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from 26th to 27th September of 2017
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Canton Express
23.06.2017 to 10.09.2017, M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon
Canton Express is the new iteration of the Canton Express project that was part of the exhibition Zone of Urgency curated by Hou Hanru for the 2003 Venice Biennale
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What Is Stage: Dynamics of Seeing
The language of the stage is more than just the script and plot. The structure of a theatrical space, the props and set design, the costumes and lighting, all add to the theatrical imagery, transcending the text and creating a rich aesthetic experience for the audience
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Between Past and Future: Art of the Pearl River Delta
07.09.2017, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
This edition of M+ Matters will survey the circumstances and evolution of curatorial strategies and art research in the region from the late 1990s to the present
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M+ Summer Camp 2017: Nerve
13.08.2017 to 16.08.2017
M+ Summer Camp is a youth-targeted initiative organised by M+. Over the past two summers, the camps have each attracted one hundred students from different schools and backgrounds but with the same interests and passions
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Cantonese Opera 101 – Xiaoqu (folk music)
26.07.2017, HKU SPACE International College - United Learning Centre
In this talk, the speaker Paris Wong looks at different types of xiaoqu to show the flexibility of Cantonese opera and how the art form incorporates elements of pop songs from different eras and theme songs from Hong Kong movies
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Seminar on Theatertreffen 2017
21.07.2017 to 22.07.2017, Hong Kong Arts Centre
The seminar is a presentation of the productions chosen for the Theatertreffen based on film clips. In July, West Kowloon collaborates with Goethe-Institut Hong Kong to host Seminar on Theatertreffen 2017
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Public Forum: Sensory Art
05.07.2017, Spring Workshop
Award-winning experimental sound designer and composer Darrin Verhagen shares his understanding of how sound interacts with other senses, and how composers and sound designers play a manipulative role in shaping perceptual and emotional responses to multisensory artworks
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M+ Rover 2017
M+ Rover: Travelling Creative Studio is the first major free school outreach programme organised annually by M+. The 8 metre-long tailor-made trailer is a pop-up creative studio that will tour to secondary schools and community spaces during the academic year from February to June 2017
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Hong Kong Production Ecology: “Simon Says” – A Case Study
03.06.2017, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In this talk, Louis Yu and Anna CY Chan (Performing Arts, West Kowloon), Ong Yong Lock (Unlock Dancing Plaza), Emmanuelle Vo-Dinh (Le Phare, National Choreographic Center of Le Havre Normandy), editor and critic Daisy Chu, and professionals from the local performing arts scene share their thoughts on producing high quality new dance work
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Ambiguously Yours: Gender in Hong Kong Popular Culture
17.03.2017 to 21.05.2017, M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon
Ambiguously Yours: Gender in Hong Kong Popular Culture offers new insights into Hong Kong popular culture through representations of androgyny and gender fluidity in Cantopop, fashion, film, photography, and graphic design
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Producers’ Network Meeting & Forum 2017
12.05.2017 to 15.05.2017
The Producers’ Network Meeting and Forum brings together producers, mainly from the Chinese speaking region, to explore the effects on the arts ecosystem, the change and development in the role of producers, and the continued development of artistic content and audiences
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Nursery Park Tree Tour and Workshop (13.5.2017)
13.05.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
Join us for an introduction to the Nursery Park and discover the different tree species that will be planted in the future park of the West Kowloon Cultural DistrictNursery Park
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Little Artists Big Dreams Drawing Competition
07.05.2017, Central Lawn and Sunset Lawn, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
On 7 May, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF hosts the China Children’s Week 2017 – “Little Artists Big Dreams Drawing Competition” on the Central Lawn in the Nursery ParkNursery Park
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MELODIA – Theatrical Experience & Outreach Art Educational Programme
08.04.2017 to 09.04.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
On 8 and 9 April, Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation presents MELODIA – a Theatrical Experience & Outreach Art Educational Programme – in the West Kowloon Nursery ParkNursery Park
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Experience Wan Chai @ West Kowloon
19.03.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
Presented in collaboration with West Kowloon and Wan Chai District Council, and organised by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, “Experience Wan Chai @ West Kowloon” is the finale event of the pilot “Crossover Lab Initiative” projectNursery Park
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Crossover Lab Initiative
15.01.2017 to 19.03.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
Between January and March 2017, to promote the distinct cultural characteristics and iconic attractions of Hong Kong’s local districts to a wider audience, West Kowloon is hosting a series of pilot “Crossover Lab Initiative” events in collaborationNursery Park
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Kwai Tsing Daily @ West Kowloon
26.02.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
Kwai Tsing is known for its factory buildings, estates, container terminals, interwining highways and bridge roads. But what are the human stories behind its urban landscapeNursery Park
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WE Dance Finale
12.02.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
Join us in the Big Circle as we wrap up our monthly WE Dance programme with a thrilling four-hour Finale party featuring non-stop showcases by local dance troupes, an interactive dance workshop, a dance hall for those who have got the moves to shine on stage and an open dance floor that you’re invited to joinNursery Park
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WE Dance (2016-17)
11.09.2016 to 12.02.2017, Nursery Park, West Kowloon
Every month from September 2016 to February 2017 WE Dance takes place at Freespace Happening, bringing exciting participatory dance experiences. Join us there for an afternoon of dance and movement – and enjoy the fresh smell of grass and the beautiful harbour front skyline at the same timeNursery Park
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Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection
30.11.2016 to 05.02.2017, M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon
M+’s debut design exhibition – Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection – explores the many concepts and frameworks that have shaped and broadened our understanding of design
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Special Lectures: The Making of Millennium Park
02.12.2016, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Join us on 2 December as West Kowloon and the Hong Kong Design Centre co-present Special Lectures: The Making of Millennium Park at this year’s Business of Design Week (BODW)
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M+ Summer Camp 2016
31.07.2016 to 03.08.2016, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp
M+ Summer Camp is one of M+’s youth-targeted initiatives. We invite practitioners of visual art, design, architecture, illustration, film, writing, and performing arts to create programmes to engage young people
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Copies without Borders: Imitation as Innovation
14.04.2016, Atelier Clerici, Milan, Italy
As part of the programme at Atelier Clerici, the leading hub of critical thinking during the annual Salone del Mobile in Milan, Copies without Borders: Imitation as Innovation brings M+ and its M+ Matters format to an international stage, enriching the global discourse about copying as a methodology in contemporary design practice
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Autoteatro
14.11.2015, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Join Ant for a public lecture on ‘autotheatre workshop’, where he will share how his works embrace and incorporate an untrained public, and his experience of presenting works in cities around the world
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshopping Automatic Workshop
09.11.2015 to 13.11.2015, Plato
In this workshop, Hampton and Meierhans will collaborate with young theatre makers on the development of an 'Automatic Workshop' – one led entirely by automatic text, recorded audio and visual media
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Real Time Performance
07.11.2015, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jan Fabre is well known internationally as one of the most innovative and versatile artists of the day. Over the past 30 years, he has produced works as a theatre maker, author and visual artist
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Real Time Performance
02.11.2015 to 06.11.2015, Ko Shan Theatre New Wing
In the workshop led by Ivana Jozic and Kasper Vandenberghe, two experienced performers of his teaching group, participants' body becomes an instrument that examines the transition from act to acting
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Theatre of the Senses
31.10.2015, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hear from Enrique Vargas, a Colombian dramaturgist and anthropologist and Artistic director of Teatro de los Sentidos as he shares his knowledge on the research and creation of sensorial theatre
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Writing Movement, Text & Dance
31.10.2015, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
International touring company Winter Guests are renowned for telling contemporary stories with words, video, music and movement. Their works are often based on real life experiences and use original text, transcribed recordings and improvisations
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Theatre of the Senses
26.10.2015 to 31.10.2015, Ko Shan Theatre New Wing
For the past 20 years, Barcelona based theatre ensemble, Teatro de los Sentidos (“Theatre of Senses”), have been creating innovative works that open the boundaries between theatre and audience using experimental methods of corporeal and sensorial communication
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Writing Movement, Text & Dance
26.10.2015 to 30.10.2015, Ko Shan Theatre New Wing
Join Alan Lucien Øyen, writer, choreographer, director and founder of Winter Guests from Norway, for a 5-day workshop that explores different ways of working with stories that both originate from the real world, as well as creating fictional stories in direct dialogue with surrounding realities.
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Dramaturgy — Masterclass on Contemporary Theatre
25.10.2015, Videotage
In this four-hour intensive workshop, participants will engage in discussion and exercises in relation to a theme suggested by dramaturg Professor Christoph Lepschy, and bring along one idea and related materials to work on a proposal within the Hong Kong context
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Creating a Critical Dialogue with Society
24.10.2015, California Tower
How does theatre work reads and unveils social reality? Hear from Indonesian director Yudi Ahmad Tajudin the latest trends in the Indonesian theatre scene and his approach of dealing with social reality in theatre
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Creating a Critical Dialogue with Society
19.10.2015 to 23.10.2015, Alice Theatre Laboratory
Known for their adventurous spirit and groundbreaking works in stimulating performing arts in South East Asia, Indonesian performance collective Teater Garasi and Garasi Performance Institute have been working for more than a decade with a belief in performing arts as a way to process and produce knowledge and to dialectically involve with the social political environment
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Dramaturgy — Masterclass on Contemporary Theatre
22.10.2015, On & On Cattle Depot Theatre
With examples from contemporary European theatres and theatrical forms familiar to the Hong Kong audience, Professor Christoph Lepschy will share his experience on dramaturgical practices
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Playwright - Jon Fosse
10.10.2015, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building
Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse is one of the most important contemporary playwrights of our times. Considered as a universe unto himself that stretches from his home, the Norwegian Vestlandet to embrace Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and other corners of the world
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Playwright - Jon Fosse
05.10.2015 to 10.10.2015, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building
In this 6-day workshop led by Norwegian dramaturg Hege Randi Torrensen, participants will embark on a journey to the Fosse's world, read behind the text and explore the relationship between reality and illusion
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Dance Video Lab - Short Film Selections from ‘New Work Forum: Screendance’ and ‘Experimental Film Virginia’
13.08.2015, Hong Kong Film Archive
In order to explore how dance and body movements are transformed from the scene to the screen, City Contemporary Dance Company and West Kowloon Cultural District Authority co-present the ‘New Works Forum: Screendance’ Workshop in July 2015, inviting artists from the Mainland, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong and Singapore to join the two-week Workshop for shooting dance video clips
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Workshop on Documentary Theatre
07.08.2015 to 08.08.2015, Videotage
Join Stefan Kaegi, director of Rimini Protokoll for a workshop that explores theatre projects with non-professional actors in the real world. Using research, public auditions and conceptual processes, leading European avant-garde theatre collective Rimini Protokoll has brought its ‘theatre of expert’ to the stage, giving voice to ‘experts’ who are not trained actors but have something to tell
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International Workshop Festival of Theatre: Public Lecture on Documentary Theatre
06.08.2015, Hong Kong Arts Centre
As part of the International Workshop Festival of Theatre, West Kowloon is teaming with leading performing arts groups from Hong Kong and overseas to deliver a series of lectures for the public to learn about contemporary performances and their creative process
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Introductory Screendance Workshop
02.08.2015, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Project Site Office
Designed for artists from various disciplines, participants in this workshop will experience movement for and with the camera, as Healey shares her experience in creating the transformative and illuminating theatrical language that transcends performance space, revealing subtle layers of movement and perception on screen through exercise, discussion, sharing and practice DETAIL APPLY
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Building M+: The Museum and Architecture Collection
10.01.2014 to 09.02.2014, ArtisTree
The first M+ architecture exhibition showcasing the future M+ building winning design & the museum's growing architecture collection
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Building M+ Talk: Collecting Architecture: Process, Challenges and Effects
25.01.2014, ArtisTree
Inviting architects, and specialists from research institutions and universities, this talk and panel discussion aims to look at the challenges and implications of building an architecture collection
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Building M+ Talk: Jacques Herzog, Herzog & de Meuron, M+ Building Architect
09.01.2014, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
Jacques Herzog talks about Herzog & de Meuron’s practice, approach and winning proposal for M+
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"By ALL Means: The Sign Must Go On" Workshop
15.11.2013, WKCDA Office
Co-presented by WKCDA & HKAAA, Mr. Kevin Dyels will conduct an accessibility workshop for administrators & venue operators who are interested in theatrical production and venue operation serving individuals with hearing impairment.
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2013 Cultural Leadership Summit
27.05.2013 to 29.05.2013, Multiple Venues
Co-presented by WKCDA and HKAAA, the Summit invites international, regional & local cultural leaders to come together & examine how the concept of entrepreneurship can be applied in successful organisations.
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Capacity Building for Inclusive Arts Programmes
26.03.2013 to 28.03.2013, WKCDA Office
A talk and workshop co-presented by WKCDA , British Council and HKAAA, Ms Jo Verrent shares her experience in capacity building for inclusive arts programmes
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2012 Cultural Leadership Summit
30.05.2012 to 01.06.2012, Multiple Venues
Co-presented by WKCDA and HKAAA, the 2012 Cultural Leadership Summit focuses on various aspects to successful creative organisations.
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