March Brings The Celebration of Arts To Hong Kong
With an array of exhibits and performances that showcase the diversity of art offerings within the city, Hong Kong is now honoring its flourishing arts scene throughout the month, starting with the Hong Kong Arts Festival.
Taking place February 23 through March 24, the event is featuring more than 1,700 international and local artists and more than 130 performances.
Visitors can explore highlights such as “Whipped Cream,” by the American Ballet Theatre, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” by the National Theatre of Great Britain, and Debussy's “Pelleas et Melisande,” staged by the legendary Welsh National Opera.
Art Central Hong Kong will take place at the Central Harbourfront Event Space from March 27 to April 1. VIP and inauguration events will begin on March 26.
This is the fourth edition of the event and this year, there will be 30 local galleries participating along with more than 100 galleries from around the world, many from the Asia-Pacific region.
The week-long program also includes interactive installations, performances, and a panel discussion.
For the sixth year, Art Basel will head to Hong Kong, taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre March 29-31. The world-famous art fair will feature works from 248 galleries from 32 countries and territories. The installations at the event will illuminate Art Basel’s expansive view and include historical materials and cutting-edge works by established and emerging artists.
The month-long celebration will also feature local events. The heritage-rich Sham Shui Po neighborhood will be home to the HK Urban Canvas community art project, organized by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation. Local artists and students have come together to create 10 shutter artworks that tell the stories of the local shops in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood.
South Island Art Day on March 29, is the ideal time for visitors to explore the gallery district of Wong Chuk Hang. More than a dozen art galleries and studios in the South Island Cultural District will open their doors to host exhibitions and performances. Free guided tours are available for reservation.
Fo Tan is another up-and-coming art neighborhood in Hong Kong. Though lesser known to visitors, it has transformed into a vibrant artist community where visitors can find unique pieces.
During Arts Month, Fotan Open Studios will offer an opportunity for those who are interested to meet and exchange ideas with, and be inspired by, local artists.
If you are interested in going to Hong Kong for a real treat in this year's arts festival, please click the following for a quote on a vacation package to Hong Kong. Please put in the comment area your preference of hotel type, and most importantly your desired budget, so we an help you build a great vacation package in Hong Kong.
Taking place February 23 through March 24, the event is featuring more than 1,700 international and local artists and more than 130 performances.
Visitors can explore highlights such as “Whipped Cream,” by the American Ballet Theatre, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” by the National Theatre of Great Britain, and Debussy's “Pelleas et Melisande,” staged by the legendary Welsh National Opera.
Art Central Hong Kong will take place at the Central Harbourfront Event Space from March 27 to April 1. VIP and inauguration events will begin on March 26.
This is the fourth edition of the event and this year, there will be 30 local galleries participating along with more than 100 galleries from around the world, many from the Asia-Pacific region.
The week-long program also includes interactive installations, performances, and a panel discussion.
For the sixth year, Art Basel will head to Hong Kong, taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre March 29-31. The world-famous art fair will feature works from 248 galleries from 32 countries and territories. The installations at the event will illuminate Art Basel’s expansive view and include historical materials and cutting-edge works by established and emerging artists.
The month-long celebration will also feature local events. The heritage-rich Sham Shui Po neighborhood will be home to the HK Urban Canvas community art project, organized by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation. Local artists and students have come together to create 10 shutter artworks that tell the stories of the local shops in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood.
South Island Art Day on March 29, is the ideal time for visitors to explore the gallery district of Wong Chuk Hang. More than a dozen art galleries and studios in the South Island Cultural District will open their doors to host exhibitions and performances. Free guided tours are available for reservation.
Fo Tan is another up-and-coming art neighborhood in Hong Kong. Though lesser known to visitors, it has transformed into a vibrant artist community where visitors can find unique pieces.
During Arts Month, Fotan Open Studios will offer an opportunity for those who are interested to meet and exchange ideas with, and be inspired by, local artists.
If you are interested in going to Hong Kong for a real treat in this year's arts festival, please click the following for a quote on a vacation package to Hong Kong. Please put in the comment area your preference of hotel type, and most importantly your desired budget, so we an help you build a great vacation package in Hong Kong.
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