The Legend of Fiery Dragon by Association of Hong Kong Dance Organizations

As we know it today, Causeway Bay, or literally 'Gong Bay', is always hustling and bustling; yet, it was once a tranquil bay in the shape of gong.

As we know it today, Lin Fa Temple is surrounded by heavy traffic; yet, it was once a lonely coastal architecture.

As we know it today, Tai Hang is home to numerous luxurious apartments; yet, it was a rustic agricultural village some 100 years ago.

As we know it today, Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is listed on the national list of intangible cultural heritage; yet, it originated from a legendary tale that took place 137 years ago.

Our ancestors were ordinary but great people.  Their veins were filled with the unflinching courage and perseverance and of the Chinese nation.

They dared to pursue their dreams; they understood happiness must be earned with their own hands.

They stood bravely in front of adversity; they stepped forward when fierce beasts and disasters hit.

They confronted plagues; they spared no effort in identifying life-saving solutions.

They embraced victory but never forgot about the legacy passed down the generations with the burning of incense in the temple.

The fire-dragon is a symbol of fire. In the blink of an eye, in the shadows of burning fire, our national spirit sublimes.  The baptism of fire breaks through every barrier and rises into the air.

Programme Length

The running time of each performance is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes including 15-minute intermission.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats at a suitable break.
 

Found in 1992, the Association of Hong Kong Dance Organisations is a charitable arts group.  Over the past 24 years, the membership of the Association has grown to more than 140 groups and 20000 individuals.  As one of the largest organisations in Hong Kong's dance community, the Association not only has many long-established dance group members, its supporters can also be found across Hong Kong.  The directors of the member organisations are mostly veteran dancers and teachers, who have significant contribution to the Hong Kong dance development.

The objective of the Association is to establish close contact with local dance groups, to actively promote and cultivate the dance industry, and to facilitate cultural exchange and collaboration with other art groups in Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas.  It also strives to create dance works and to develop the local culture, with a special focus on the creation and performance of large-scale dance productions.  Thanks to the support of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the public, seven grand dance poems have been staged since 1998.

Presented by the Provisional Urban Council in 1998 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Fragrance – A Dance Poem of Hong Kong was the first large-scale dance production staged by the Association.  Unfolding the development of Hong Kong over the last century, the dance poem was jointly created by some ten local choreographers and performed by more than 400 performers.  The music was written by the late composer Ip Shun Chi and recorded by the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra.  Since then, the Association has produced a number of large-scale dance poems highly acclaimed by the society, local and international experts and scholars, including Igniting Hearts - Legend of the Orient (2000); The Golden Silk Road (2004); Our Home, Our Story (2006), The Trace of Migrators (2009); My Homeland (2010) and The Great River (2013), bringing us touching and enlightening stories, injecting new nutrients to Hong Kong's dance culture and contributing to a new look of the local dance scene.

Performing Groups

Yuen Hai Artiste Troupe

Ho Ho Chuen Dance Troupe

Elegance Society Dance Troupe

Dancing Group of  Worker's Club

Sound of Wave Dance Group

Ta Ge See

Hibiscus Group

World of Dancing

Wan Zi Qian Hong Yi Shu Tuan

Dance & Martial Arts Centre

Hong Kong Pearl Arts

Yuen Hai Children Dance Art Society

Abby Dance Studio

Josephine School of Ballet

Hong Kong Ethnic Dance Group

Choreographers

Law Yiu Wai

Ho Ho Fei*       

Tong Lok

Lai Siu Ling

Fok Man Yi

Hung Tjoe Ping, Quanette

Lee Pui Pui

Cheung Sau Fan

Fan Hing On

Chan Yi

Tang Xin

Henry Shum

*Appears through the courtesy of Hong Kong Dance Company

Production Team

Producer: Chan Hei Hing

Director: Law Yiu Wei

Composer: Chen Ning Chi

Playwrights: Sze Yeung Ping, Law Yiu Wei

Programme Coordinator: To Siu Leung

Performance Consultants: Ho Ho Chuen, Yeung Wai Kui

Stage Manager: David Tang

Assisstant Stage Manager: Alex Kwan

Lighting: Wheel Lo

Costume Design: Yang Xiaohua (Costume Designer of Guangdong Provincial Song and Dance Theatre)

Poster Designer: Mag Sum

Calligrapher: So Siu Lung

Poster photographer: Ho Sin Ming, Candy

Stage setting: S C Engineering Ltd.

The Legend of Fiery Dragon by Association of Hong Kong Dance Organizations

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

18.02.2017 (Sat)
20:00

19.02.2017 (Sun)
15:00

Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre

$200, $160, $120

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DATE

18.02.2017 (Sat)
20:00

19.02.2017 (Sun)
15:00

VENUE

Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre

PRICE

$200, $160, $120

BUY NOW

Tickets available from 6 January 2017 onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.

Discount Scheme

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis.)

Group Booking Discount

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.  Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.

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Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers andaudiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats during the intermission or at a suitable break.


The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.


The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.