E-news June 2017

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【Arts Accessibility Scheme】 Accessible Program in June - 'Grand Red Trousseaus - Dream of a Maiden'

To welcome the summer holiday, we are bringing you a series of accessible programs in June and during summer holiday.
 
In June, we present you ‘Genesis and Spirit’ -  A Showcase of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Zhejiang: Dance Drama Grand Red Trousseaus - Dream of a Maiden by Ningbo Song Dance Theatre.  The Dance Drama is inspired by the wedding custom of eastern Zhejiang ‘Grand Red Trousseaus’ which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. This very colourful Dance Drama is indeed an anthem of Jiangnan maiden's devoted love, a panoramic view of Zhejiang's folk marriage custom. We will provide audio description in Cantonese.

For details, visit
http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=2827 
 

【Arts Accessibility Scheme】 Accessible Program in June - “Pizzazz!”

The first and foremost performance for the summer series is the opening programme of International Arts Carnival 2017: “Pizzazz!”  Dance, music, theatrics, wushu and quieter interludes are all brilliantly added to this astounding, action-packed acrobatic mix while the artists’ superb precision, prodigious energy and thrilling top-tier exploits will keep you on the edge of your seat. Audio description in Cantonese is available.

Full description of this aesthetic fun can be found at http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=2828
 

【Arts Accessibility Scheme】 Accessible Program in June - International Arts Carnival 2017: “Éphémère the Little Witch”

Last but not least is the “Éphémère the Little Witch” Have you ever wonder What would happen when magic goes wrong? Come, find it out from this musical. Adapted from a French musical, this Hong Kong version in Cantonese with theatrical interpretation and touch tour stays faithful to the original work. Imaginative lighting and special effects add to the atmospheric production, bringing the enchanted woodlands vividly to life.

Magical programme description and witch registration
http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=2830

Affordable Art Fair 2017

ADAHK was invited to take part in the Affordable Art Fair 2017 which was held successfully in between 19th and 21st May at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was the first time for ADAHK to showcase artworks of artists with disabilities in the fair. Their art talents and the concept of social inclusion were the centrepiece of our booth. ADA Angels, Kevin Cheng and Apple Tong were at the Fair alongside Green Leaf Artist Frank Wong in sharing with visitors their artistic philosophy and stories behind their art pieces. What’s more, the organizer helped bring visitors to our booth on a daily basis to help introducing the concept of art accessibility on a laymen level. We were convinced that seeds have been planted for a more open and inclusive society in the sense of art appreciation. Thank you very much indeed for all of your support in making our fair debut a great success!

CCB (Asia) Dragon Boat Display and charitable activities

The highly anticipated annual event of dragon boat carnival will be held on 2nd – 4th June 2017 at the Central Harbourfront. ADAHK and ADAM have cooperated with CCB (Asia) again to set up a dragon boat cultural art exhibition, displaying distinctive dragon boat and dragon paddles masterpieces of ADA artists. Apart from such art display, for a donation of HK$20 visitors can make wishes in the wish-making area on a tailor designed dragon boat shape wishes board. In addition, two dragon-boat-training machines will be set up at the “Row for Charity” area for public to try and enjoy the fun of rowing on land. CCB (Asia) will donate HK$2,000 to ADA for each 1km cumulative rowing distance. This is surely a funful activity which cost you nothing but possibly lots of energy while brings you also lots of laugh in return. Come and join the meaningful dragon boat event, we look forward in seeing you all there.

Date: 2–4 June 2017

Venue: Central Harbourfront Activities Space

Website: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/tc/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/dragon-boat-carnival.jsp

Following the overwhelming success of A Cappella Trainer’s Training Workshop in 2014, Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio has invited Mr. Chu Yuan Lei “the Father of Taiwan's A Cappella”, to Hong Kong again, for the another series of A Cappella Trainer’s Training Master Class on 8th -13th July. This Master Class consists of two levels, elementary and advance, cater for participants with different level of experience. The two classes aim at allowing participants to have a deeper understanding in A Cappella, enhance teaching skills to people with special needs. They are now open for application until 9th June! Don’t miss this chance in learning from one of the master teachers in A Cappella!
 
 

Ignition Scheme

Funded by the Lee Hysan Foundation and the Jean Ho Family Foundation, the three-year Ignition Scheme is designed to promote arts among young peoples with disabilities. To this end, we partnered with four local special schools, including the Ebenezer School, Hong Kong Red Cross John F. Kennedy Centre, Sam Shui Natives Association Lau Pun Cheung School and R.C.H.H. Island West Hong Chi Morninghope School to identify students with artistic potential and talent to cultivate them in order to develop their own artistic undertakings in the future and to teach the public to focus on their artistic talent in hope to build a more harmonious society.
 
On the other hand, through the continuation Artists with Disability Development Fund that was established in 2013, we focus on supporting artists to pursue excellence in their respective fields of arts.
 
This Ignition Scheme Showcase slotted to take place on 12th July will demonstrate to the public not only the artistic advancement among these students and artists but their holistic development as a result of join this scheme. Your presence at this event will surely give them the support and recognition while allowing you to witness their growth. We look forward in seeing you then.