Sha Tin Town HallLeisure and Cultural Services Department
25．35 Performing Arts Carnival
Participating arts groups
31.7.2022 (Sun) 2pm-5pm
Free Admission
Auditorium
(Suitable for ages 3 and above)
Fringe Activities
31.7.2022 (Sun) 1pm-6pm
Free Admission
Cultural Activities Hall
| 2:15pm Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center Hong Kong Puppet Show Excerpts
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| Established in 2001, The Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center aims to promote and develop the traditional puppet art. The company is especially appreciated for the combination of the four traditional puppet and shadow techniques. | |
4pm Hua Xia Chinese Music Association Touring Concert: Interview with Music Maestro Touring Exhibition Talented local musicians will perform and introduce Chinese music in this touring concert which provides audiences a better knowledge of this art form through exhibition and various activities, including the chance to perform with the musicians on stage. Founded by erhu virtuoso Hsin Hsiao-ling in 2002, Hua Xia Chinese Music Association has presented more than 500 performances in collaboration with local governments and institutions in the Mainland China. By serving the community and promoting music education, the group seeks to contribute to the development of Chinese music and enhance artistic literacy in society. |
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Exhibition Gallery
| 1pm The Radiant Theatre |
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| * "PLAY Theatre" Interactive Experience | |
| Audience to be seated on floor Quota: 80 Participate in the theatre in an energetic way! Through Radiant’s "PLAY Theatre" Interactive Experience, audience have a chance to act as the characters of "The Little Red & Three Little Pigs" and take part in the development of story line by playing different games. Trinity Theatre hopes to create resonance with audiences. They see communication as incredibly important. Inspired by everyday encounters, their vivid energetic original productions and workshops allow audiences to get into theatre, seeking to popularise theatre in Hong Kong. Hopefully, the theatre could become the medium in sharing collective memories among Hong Kong citizens. The Radiant Theatre seeks to put forward family entertainment productions in which both adults and kids could run into the story genuinely and sincerely. To them, theatre is a playground with enjoyment and joy for everyone. Their past productions are categorised into different series, such as musical series, “Pillow Talk” series, the new series “Mini PLAY” etc. |
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| 2:15pm Hong Kong Dance Company |
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| * Chinese Dance Performance cum Interactive Workshop | |
| Quota: 80 Join us for a relaxing afternoon to appreciate various pieces by Hong Kong Dance Company’s dancers, including folk dance, dance of zodiac animals from “Magical Adventures of Baby Polar Bear and the 12 Zodiac Animals”, and excerpts of “Red poppies” which is a grand dance drama adapted from the eponymous novel with honor of China’s most prestigious book prize established by writer Mao Dun. Established in 1981, the Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC) was incorporated in 2001 as a charitable and non-profit-making institution, and is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. In 2018, HKDC became a venue partner of Sha Tin Town Hall. As one of the nine major performing arts companies in Hong Kong, the mission is to promote Chinese dance with contemporary artistic visions and Hong Kong character. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, HKDC has staged over 100 productions over the decades, many of which were highly popular with critical acclaim. Recent productions include “The Legend of Mulan”, “Red Poppies”, “Spring Ritual·Eulogy”, “The Butterfly Lovers”, “Storm Clouds”, “L’Amour Immortel”, “Dream of the Past: Ancient Chinese Court Dances”, “Reveries of the Red Chamber”, “Chinese Hero: A Lone Exile”, ”Vipassana, Lady White of West Lake”, “Tale of Three Cities”, “Waiting Heart”, “Liu Sanjie” etc. |
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| 3:30pm The Cantonese Opera Advancement Association |
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| *Children’s Cantonese Opera Workshop | |
| Quota: 80 In the world of Cantonese opera, strength is presented by the soft water sleeves, smoothness is shown by the sparring of spears, and old stories are told by words and songs with literary values. Want to join the imaginary world with little artists? The Cantonese Opera Advancement Association was registered as a non-profit making organization and became a venue partner of Sha Tin Town Hall in 2008. With a desirable performance platform for production and creation, COAA has organised different professional Cantonese opera performances at the auditorium of Sha Tin Town Hall every year, and has a mission to foster the growth and development of junior Cantonese opera troupes. With a true heart to motivate the participation of the public, COAA has also organised various free audience building activities, such as “Cantonese Opera Funday”, “Cantonese Opera for Families and Students”, “Workshops of Cantonese Opera Movement and Accessories Making” and “Audio Description Scheme in Cantonese Opera”. Production: Sing Fai Cantonese Opera Promotion Association |
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Music Studio
| 3pm Musical Trio |
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| *K-pop Dance Demonstration Workshop | |
| Quota: 30 The workshop includes demonstration performances and simple dance instructions, which is suitable for people of all ages to participate and learn about the parent-child activities of K-pop dance together. Musical Trio insists on the exploration and development of musical theatre from its roots. Our productions are based on the theories and experiences where the form of musical theatre has been originated. We aim to showcase the rich variety in musical theatre to audiences and allow our local culture and social characteristic to prevail in the exploration of the form of musical theatre that belongs to us. Instructor: Po Hon |
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| 4:30pm Tai O Cultural Association |
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| “A Tale of a Harbour” Musical | |
| By introducing an innovative art form with interaction, “A Tale of a Harbour” aspires to share the stories of the floating homes and guide participants in artistic expression focusing on traditional arts and culture in Tai O. In projecting positive energy, hopefully the programme will help families in the modern world out of their predicament. Established in 2017, Tai O Cultural Association aims to “reinterpret culture in innovative ways”. In collaboration with the indigenous community of Tai O, it presents their oral history and traditional skills in innovative forms, such as environmental theatre and multi-arts to preserve the cultural heritage of this unique fishing village. |
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Dance Studio
| 2pm East Kowloon Cultural Centre |
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| ‘Into the EKCC’: Experiencing the Optical Tracking Camera System | |
East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC), now under construction at Ngau Tau Kok, strives to promote the development of 'Arts Tech’. ‘Into the EKCC’ will first introduce EKCC and demonstrate how technology can be applied in performing arts activities. |
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*Workshop Arrangements
- Admission by ticket with free seating. Limited places available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Tickets will be distributed at the Enquiry Counter of Sha Tin Town Hall from 12 noon on the day of the workshop.
- There is a limit of two tickets per person.
- Reserved places will be released in case the ticket holders do not show up within 10 minutes after the workshop has started.
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are advisable.
- In the event of any dispute regarding ticket distribution and seating arrangements, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s decision shall be final and conclusive.
Free admission for all programmes. Tickets are required for workshops only.
Information provided by the arts groups
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.
Enquiry: 2694 2560