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Sai Kung District Music, Arts and Cultural Festival
To induce and nurture residents’ interests in traditional and modern music, arts and culture,“2016/2017 Sai Kung District Music, Arts and Cultural Festival” (the Music, Arts and Cultural Festival) will be organised by the Sai Kung District Council from September 2016 to February 2017.
Event Highlights
Activities of the Music, Arts and Cultural Festival are listed as follows:
| Programme | Date | Time | Venue | Co-organiser | Remarks | ||||
| Opening Ceremony cum Golden Oldies Concert |
16 Sep 2016 (Friday) |
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Central Lawn, Hong Kong Velodrome Park |
Hang Hau Rural Committee Sai Kung Rural Committee Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
Prog. poster (Chinese ver. only) Finished |
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| Content： Famous singers including Joey Tang and Lau Nga-lai will be singing Chinese and English golden oldies on the evening of the day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. | |||||||||
| Chinese Music Sharing Concert: TV and Movie Gold Songs |
30 Oct 2016 (Sunday) |
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Sai Kung Jockey Club Town Hall | Sai Kung Culture Centre |
Prog. poster (Chinese ver. only) Finished |
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| Content： The Chinese music performance of classic hits in TV dramas and movies will enhance public appreciation of Chinese musical instruments and the exquisiteness of Chinese music while the performance of the national drama art “Face Changing” with powerful drum beats will immerse the audience into a brand-new world of Chinese music. | |||||||||
| Tseung Kwan O Folk Music Concert |
6 Nov 2016 (Sunday) |
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Central Lawn, Hong Kong Velodrome Park |
Tseung Kwan O Cultural & Recreational Centre Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
Prog. poster (Chinese ver. only) Finished |
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| Content： Famous folk singers including Albert Au and other local singers will be singing classic folk songs to spread folk music to every corner of the community and bring along reminiscences of classic folk music and emotional relief. | |||||||||
| Sai Kung Art and About |
3 and 4 Dec 2016 (Satuarday and Sunday) |
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Sai Kung Promenade Park Mei Yuen Street Sai Kung Jockey Club Town Hall and Tin Hau Temple Square |
Sai Kung District Community Centre |
Prog. poster Finished |
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| Content：A two-day street art fair in Sai Kung Town Centre, offering free art and entertainment programmes. More than 60 talented artists will showcase their artworks with different media, styles and techniques and exchange views with the visitors. Other activities including DIY creative souvenirs, pastel drawing zone, seminars, workshops, outdoor gallery walk, art exhibition and mural painting demonstration, music performance etc. for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages. | |||||||||
| The Youth Chinese Opera |
7 Jan 2017 (Saturday) |
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Tin Hau Temple Plaza, Sai Kung | Sai Kung Kai Fong Committee |
Prog. poster (Chinese ver. only) Finished |
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14 Jan 2017 (Saturday) |
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Hang Hau Community Hall | |||||||
| Content： The Young Academy Cantonese Opera Troupe will be playing traditional Cantonese opera with their use of brand-new lighting and visual effects to bring the traditional culture into the realm of modern stage in a refreshing tone. | |||||||||
| Drama |
21 Jan 2017 (Saturaday) |
8 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. |
Hang Hau Community Hall | Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Women’s Association |
Prog. poster Drama Introduction (Chinese ver. only) Finished |
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22 Jan 2017 (Sunday) |
3 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
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| Content： Famous troupes will display a drama adapted from US award-winning playwright Craig Pospisil, spanning over 12 months, the panoramic view of life presents the intriguing and complicated interpersonal relationships between 10 urbanites, letting the audience reflect upon the encounters they face in the journey of life. The minimalist set design further opens room for imagination, accompanied with songs that narrates the laughter and tears in the metropolis. | |||||||||
| Closing Ceremony cum Jazz Concert |
25 Feb 2017 (Saturday) |
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Tin Hau Temple Plaza, Sai Kung | Sai Kung District Community Centre |
Prog. poster Finished |
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| Content： To put an amazing ending for the season, with sending message that music can transcend cultural and traditional boundaries will be disseminated among Chinese and foreigners through Jazz music. | |||||||||
