Serie: 2nd (2019)
Documentary Theatre Showcases: The Departure Hall
All of us will die. But how would you arrange funerals for the decedents?
As a funeral planner, he is responsible for every steps of the traditions, rituals and taboo in the funeral. But what these traditions mean? In face of the rapid changes in Hong Kong, what are the challenges for these traditions? More importantly, how should we put an end to one’s life, and also the beginning of afterlife.
The views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent the stand of the Council.
Documentary Theatre Showcases: Dear Babies
A baby out of the blue, still lovable to coo?
Underage crisis pregnancy is often portrayed by the newspapers as the mothers’ own fault and thus the ensuing pain and hardship is what they deserve. But what is the story behind the fact? What leads to the news? How has she made her choices? After such accidents, does she have any new thoughts about life?
The views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent the stand of the Council.
What About Art in Hong Kong ?
Nowadays, Hong Kong is one of the most affluent cities in the world. Since the 70s we have evolved from cultural desert into one of the cities which has the biggest expenditure in art and culture. But has art really taken root in Hong Kong. Do we need art? What kind of art do we need?
West Kowloon Cultural District was born out of a dramatic past. In the beginning the Hong Kong government would like to have just one real estate developer to take up the whole area. Later three major conglomerates were formed to engage in fierce competition for this ludicrous investment. Due to ferocious public pressure, all the proposals were abandoned, and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority was established.
Before this part of the history is completely forgotten, we endeaver to start a new documentary theatre work, based on the intricating course of development of the West Kowloon Cultural Development. Archival materials will be consulted, and interviews will be made, just with a wish to get an answer of the question, “What is the point of doing art in Hong Kong?
The views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent the stand of the Council.
What About Art in Hong Kong ? (Student Matinee)
Nowadays, Hong Kong is one of the most affluent cities in the world. Since the 70s we have evolved from cultural desert into one of the cities which has the biggest expenditure in art and culture. But has art really taken root in Hong Kong. Do we need art? What kind of art do we need?
West Kowloon Cultural District was born out of a dramatic past. In the beginning the Hong Kong government would like to have just one real estate developer to take up the whole area. Later three major conglomerates were formed to engage in fierce competition for this ludicrous investment. Due to ferocious public pressure, all the proposals were abandoned, and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority was established.
Before this part of the history is completely forgotten, we endeaver to start a new documentary theatre work, based on the intricating course of development of the West Kowloon Cultural Development. Archival materials will be consulted, and interviews will be made, just with a wish to get an answer of the question, “What is the point of doing art in Hong Kong?
The views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent the stand of the Council.