West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

[ Kicking off the first season of “WestK Street Performance Scheme” 2025 with Kerry Properties as Lead Partner] We are pleased to launch the first phase of the “WestK Street Performance Scheme” this month, in partnership with Kerry Properties Limited as our Lead Partner. This marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration to enrich WestK’s street performance scene, offering enhanced training and exchange initiatives for performers over the next two years. Together, we aim to bring Hong Kong’s vibrant street performance culture to life for the public. To celebrate this milestone, we hosted a special kick-off ceremony at WestK Art Park on Saturday. Eva Kwong, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kerry Properties Limited, shared, “The scheme seeks to provide local youth with greater opportunities to showcase their gifts and engage in meaningful exchanges. As part of our dedication to placemaking, we continue to foster vibrant, dynamic communities through diverse initiatives that bring stakeholders together. MegaBox is also proud to serve as the ‘Extended Stage’ of the Scheme in further promoting youth creativity and development.” Paul Tam, Executive Director, Performing Arts, WKCDA, also remarked, “A barometer of the city’s cultural life, street artists, or buskers, give us plenty of joy, excitement and creativity. Therefore, I am hugely grateful to Kerry Properties for their generous support in making busking an integral part of WestK.” The officiating guests included Eva Kwong, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kerry Properties Limited; Paul Tam, Executive Director, Performing Arts, WKCDA; Joyce Ho, Corporate Development Officer, WKCDA; Joycelyn Choi, Deputy Director, Operations, Performing Arts, WKCDA; and Victor Ng, Senior Director, MegaBox under Kerry Properties. The event featured electrifying performances from local band “per se”, singer-songwriter Tse Nga Yi performed alongside street performers from the scheme, including When Jam Band, Moody Monday, Jason Hearthy, LFT, artistic group Indefinite Body that blends acrobatics and pantomime, and crystal ball performer Chris Lam, infusing WestK with a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_nMV8bQ #WestK #WestKPerformingArtsPresents #StreetPerformanceScheme

[ Announcing WestK Shanghai Week 2025! ] We are delighted to share that the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) will host WestK Shanghai Week 2025 this June, in collaboration with six esteemed cultural institutions and venues in Shanghai. This marks the first cross-disciplinary showcase of cultural and creative programmes curated or co-organised by WestK outside of Hong Kong since WKCDA’s establishment in 2008, marking an important milestone in fostering the city’s unique cultural programmes to “go global”. Henry Tang Ying-yen, Chairman of the Board of the WKCDA, remarked that “Shanghai and Hong Kong are powerhouse cities that share a great deal in common. There are tremendous synergies between the two places. [...] WestK Shanghai Week offers an exciting opportunity to showcase the dynamism and creativity of Hong Kong's cultural and artistic landscape to audiences in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta, marking a new chapter in cultural collaboration between the two cities.” Betty Fung, Chief Executive Officer of the WKCDA, also highlighted that “2025 marks the year for WestK to ‘go global’ in a comprehensive manner. [...] The WKCDA will continue to pursue the vision and directions outlined in the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address and the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development by promoting cultural tourism and bringing Hong Kong’s cultural and creative content to the Mainland and international stages through our global network of partners, thereby solidifying the city’s position as an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange.” WestK Shanghai Week will feature an exceptional lineup of seven programmes spanning exhibitions, original Cantonese musical, Xiqu, jazz, dance, and more, including: 🎨 Exhibitions ·      Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) presents “City Rhythms: Chinese Traditional Culture Reinterpreted” | Zhang Yuan, Shanghai ·      M+ “I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture” | Power Station of Art, Shanghai 🎭 Performing Arts Programmes ·      “The Impossible Trial – a musical” – an award-winning production | Shanghai Culture Square ·      Xiqu: “Farewell My Concubine” (Experimental Cantonese Opera from Xiqu Centre’s Tea House Theatre) | Wanping Theatre, Shanghai ·      Jazz: Jazz Concerts | JZ Club ·      Dance: Hong Kong Dance Company presents “Convergence” (Chinese Dance x Martial Arts) | Grand Theater, Shanghai International Dance Center ·      Experimental Performance and Exhibition: “PHONATE (solo)” and “PHONATE (un/taped)” | Experimental Theater and Foyer, Shanghai International Dance Center More details will be announced soon – stay tuned for updates! #WestK #WestKShanghaiWeek #Freespace #HongKongPalaceMuseum #MPlusMuseum #WestKPerformingArtsPresents #XiquCentre

🌟 “WestK Nightscapes”: A thriving success – now a regular programme! 🌟 Over the past weekends, “WestK Nightscapes” has brought together an incredible community of artists, performers and visitors, amping up the nights and transforming the WestK waterfront into a vibrant hub of energy. We welcomed many visitors to enjoy live performances and booths, against stunning Victoria Harbour views that are second to none. Thanks to overwhelming enthusiasm and support, For the next two weekend, more live music, art and market booths, making WestK a go-to destination for unique experiences. 📅 28.2 – 9.3.2025 📍 Harbourside East Lawn, Art Park Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdHe3pQ5 #WestK #ArtPark #WestKNightscapes #Performance #Market

[ Art March Hong Kong – The city’s favourite celebration of the arts, culture and creativity is back 🎨✨] The highly anticipated Art March Hong Kong is back, bringing together the city’s top cultural institutions to present an extraordinary lineup of artistic experiences. To mark this exciting occasion, WestK has officially launched the “Art March Hong Kong 2025” website (https://www.artmarch.hk), where art lovers can browse a comprehensive list of happenings, from world-renowned art fairs, cultural summits, exhibitions, art festivals, screenings to performing arts programmes from all over Hong Kong during the month. WestK will be presenting a series of world-class exhibitions, events and performances in March. Here are the must-see highlights: ✨ M+ ·      Special Exhibition “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia—A Conversation” ·      Large-scale installation “Lee Mingwei: Guernica in Sand” ·      Free General Admission access on 9 March, Sunday ✨ Hong Kong Palace Museum ·      “A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China” ·      A new rotation of special exhibition “The Forbidden City and The Palace of Versailles: China-France Cultural Encounters in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries” ✨ WestK Performing Arts ·      The second annual WestK FunFest, a dynamic family-friendly festival featuring captivating performances and interactive experiences. ·      The first-ever FunFest Market offering a real feast for the senses! ·      Tea House Theatre Family Experiences and Cantonese Opera Movement Workshops at the Xiqu Centre. 🔗 Even more exciting events are on the way! Visit https://www.artmarch.hk for full details. #ArtMarchHongKong #WestK #Culture #Arts #MPlusMuseum #HongKongPalaceMuseum #WestKPerformingArtsPresents #Picasso #ArtFestival

🙌 Inclusive WestK Community Engagement Programme 2024-25 Event Highlights The Inclusive WestK Community Engagement Programme, organised by West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) and sponsored by the Yau Tsim Mong District Office of the Home Affairs Department has entered its third year. WKCDA designated January 2025 as the “WestK Inclusive Sharing Month”, which featured various accessible and inclusive activities at WestK with over 1,700 participants. Highlights of the programme included 12 accessible and inclusive activities: 📜 Inclusive Tea House Theatre Experience and Touch Tour 🎨 M+ Accessible Guided Visits to the M+ Collection 🎭 Xiqu Stage Movement Workshop ☕ Coffee Brewing Workshop 🏛️ Hong Kong Palace Museum Access Tour One of the brand new initiatives of this year’s programme was the “Together We Share” activity. Each participant received two sets of the Inclusive Souvenir, which consisted of a customised cooling gel mat created by St. James’ Settlement Jockey Club Artspiration Academy in collaboration with people with disabilities, and a Braille message card hand-dotted by individuals with visual impairment from Cedar Workshop, a social enterprise under Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired. Participants were encouraged to share their experiences in WestK or uplifting messages with their loved ones along with one of the Inclusive Souvenir sets, thereby spreading the spirit of inclusion and connection. 💌 Additionally, members of the public checked in at the accessibility facilities or provisions within WestK during our “WestK Inclusive Sharing Month” Snap-a-shot with Accessibility Provisions challenge to redeem the WestK F&B and Shopping Buy-One-Get-One Free Vouchers. It was a delightful way to explore WestK’s barrier-free, inclusive environment! Let’s keep building a welcoming, barrier-free community together! #WestK #InclusiveWestK #WestKInclusiveSharingMonth

[ The highly anticipated WestK FunFest is set to make a spectacular return in late March ] The six-week WestK FunFest will showcase almost a hundred family-friendly artistic programmes spread across the vibrant corners of WestK. Visitors of all ages will be treated to interactive performances, theatrical experiences, magnificent outdoor art installations, and a wealth of free performances and workshops, all presented by an impressive lineup of award-winning artists from Hong Kong, the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, Belgium, and beyond. With a diverse array of programmes, this festival is the perfect opportunity for families to dive into the joyful world of performing arts during the Easter holidays. Tickets are now available. More details on free programmes will be announced soon - you won’t want to miss out on the magic! Details: https://lnkd.in/g_9an5Ra #WestK #WestKFunFest #WestKPerformingArtsPresents #PerformingArts #Dance #Music #Theatre

[ Happy Chinese New Year from our WestK family to you and yours! 🏮 ]    As we embrace the Year of the Snake, we wish you a year of boundless creativity, success, and endless possibilities. ✨  Celebrate the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year by sharing blessings with our vibrant new eCard. This year’s design features the traditional Chinese New Year goodies tray, or “chuen hup”, paired with a lively peach-pink hue to symbolise celebration and new beginnings. At its heart is a dynamic lion dance surrounded by iconic New Year elements, representing vitality, prosperity, and the turning of good fortune in your favour. 🎊 Let this eCard convey your warmest wishes, bringing joy, happiness, and abundant luck to all who receive it. 🧧✨ Click on the link to send it to your loved ones (remember to turn the sound on!):  https://lnkd.in/gzm-vfGb    Here's to a year of growth, transformation, and boundless inspiration!  We can’t wait to bring you even more inspiring exhibitions and programmes throughout the year. #WestK #WestKowloonCulturalDistrictAuthority #HappyYearoftheSnake #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear M+ Hong Kong Palace Museum #Freespace #XiquCentre 

[Yaron Lifschitz, Artistic Director of Circa – Carnival of the Animals announced as a recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Award of The International Society for The Performing Arts (ISPA)] The ISPA Awards were presented last week during the ISPA 2025 New York Congress. Yaron Lifschitz, the Artistic Director and CEO of Circa - one of the featured organisations in WestK FunFest 2025 - received the prestigious International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2025 Distinguished Artist Award. Notably, he is the first Queenslander to win the award. Announcing the Award ISPA said, “Yaron Lifschitz is, a visionary and arguably one of the leading artistic entrepreneurs of the day. His commitment to circus arts and the development of future generations of circus artists is manifested through his work with Circa and the many regions within which he works”. Performing in more than 45 countries, Circa will proudly present Carnival of the Animals , produced with Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Out of the Box Festival, at this year’s WestK FunFest. The performers stun with acrobatic feats and aerial skills in a uniquely inventive, breathtakingly joyful, contemporary physical theatre experience that brings you to the wondrous world of the animal kingdom! Early bird offer available: https://lnkd.in/g__Bu6PA Image 1: Juan Patino Image 2 & 3: Justin Nicolas, Atmosphere Photography #ISPA2025 #DistinguishedArtistAward #Circa #WestKPerformingArtsPresents #WestKFunFest #CarnivalOfTheAnimals

[ WestK FunFest returns this spring! ]   A performing arts festival featuring diverse international and local performers, celebrating the transformative power of imagination!   Between March and April, the festival promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all generations, featuring a captivating mix of free and ticketed multimedia performances, engaging artist-led workshops, and interactive creative experiences.      Highlights include Carnival of the Animals, a physical theatre extravaganza by internationally acclaimed Australian contemporary circus Circa, showcasing the wondrous world of the animal kingdom. La bulle by Canadian physical theatre and dance company CORPUS features a Pierrot mime and a transparent bubble tent. Time Keeps The Drummer, an original durational theatre experience created by UK arts company Fevered Sleep, along with a cast of Hong Kong children, presents a playful and immersive performance. You can also enjoy Pollinator – a live artist residency and experimental performance event devised by US artist duo Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley, free pop-up performances around the Art Park, artist-led workshops, and free interactive xiqu workshops. Join us for a journey of artistic expression, exploration, and connection!   Early bird tickets are now available! More details on free programmes will be announced in early February. Stay tuned to more details: https://lnkd.in/g_9an5Ra   #WestK #WestKFunFest #WestKPerformingArtsPresents #PerformingArts #Dance #Music #Theatre

[ “Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China” and “The Impossible Trial” received accolades at ArtCan Awards ] We are thrilled to have attended the ArtCan Arts and Culture Forum and Awards Ceremony 2024 organised by SING TAO NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED 星島新聞集團 on 14 January 2025. Our Chairman, Henry Tang Ying-yen, delivered a speech on behalf of the Professional Jury Committee, while our CEO, Betty Fung, shared inspiring insights into establishing the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) as an international cultural brand for Hong Kong. We are proud to have received two Arts and Culture Awards among the 10 distinguished awardees:  The M+ Special Exhibition “Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China”: Held from 29 July 2023 to 14 April 2024, this exhibition celebrated the legacy of Song Huai-Kuei, an icon who revolutionised arts, fashion, and popular culture in China from the 1980s to the 2000s. “The Impossible Trial — a musical”, commissioned by WestK, co-presented and co-produced with Hong Kong Repertory Theatre: The multi-award-winning Hong Kong production premiered in 2022, returning for a highly anticipated rerun in 2023, and is set to tour this year. As we celebrate these achievements, we are even more excited about what lies ahead. Our 2025 lineup promises an array of exhibitions, performances, and vibrant happenings that we can’t wait to bring to life. Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to welcoming you to WestK this year. #WestK #WKCDA #ArtCan2024 #ArtsAndCulture #MPlusMuseum #WestKPerformingArtsPresents