Another series of events happening in the next few weeks (actually, they've already started, oops) are organized by ArtAlive@Park! which is an effort to get people doing all kinds of stuff in Hong Kong's parks.
The great thing about this is that free shuttle buses are available so you don't have to miss out on anything!
I'm really interested in the following activities:
Last year, Uncle Hung’s story-telling became children’s favourite so “Story” has decided to stay and play with the kids, without realising that Uncle Hung forgot to take them home! This year, Uncle Hung is back again to the parks. He wonders, what have the stories he left behind become and is he able to recognize them still?
It is not only kids who love stories. Adults too are fascinated by the drama of stories that looks familiar. Story telling is an attempt to inherit community life, though unfortunately it is being forgotten amidst people’s busy lives. A park is a good place to rekindle it.
A story will invite another story, or else there will be no more stories in this world. This year, visitors are most welcome to bring their own stories along. A community means the interaction of telling and listening!
Yuen Chi Hung
Yuen is widely known as Uncle Hung the Storyteller. During his early ages in Canada, he aspired to model upon the professional storytellers who travel around Europe. He really became one in 1994 when he came back to Hong Kong. Since then, he traveled everywhere, from schools, streets, city centres to villages, telling stories to all ages alike, and making a lot of friends within the many stories.
The upcoming dates are:
15/1/2011 2:30-3:30pm Scented Garden, Tuen Mun Park
22/1/2011 2:30-3:30pm Back Lawn, Museum of Tea Ware, Hong Kong Park
29/1/2011 2:30-3:30pm Children Playground, Kowloon Park
I might try to go on the 22nd since I like that park the best. Not that I've been to Tuen Mun Park, but I don't like Kowloon Park because the last time I was there, I got bitten by a mysterious insect that left a giant swelling on my butt that looked like a tumour. I swear to you, my ex-husband wanted to take a photograph and send it to a scientific journal because it was so large.
I'm also curious about this:
Drum for Joy
Drumming is a simple yet powerful activity that is accessible to all, transcending gender, age and culture.
Led by Kumi Masunaga and other experienced facilitators, the event will motivate, energise and connects people, and relieve stress. Both participants and spectators can enjoy an uplifting and harmonious musical journey.
Up to 80 drums and percussion instruments will be provided for participants. Come and join us!
Kumi Masunaga is the founder and director of Drum Jam. She is also a leading facilitator, delivering a wealth of experience and boundless enthusiasm to each programme. She is a professional percussionist, HealthRhythms® trained facilitator and Remo endorser.
16/1/2011 3-4pm North Garden Lawn, Sha Tin Park
23/1/2011 3-4pm Self-Entertainment Zone, Tuen Mun Park
Anyway, there are a lot more activities, including dance, music and art events. Check out their Web site here for more information.
