Para para craze inspires LCSD to organise community dance nights
Para para dance lovers should not miss the para para dance nights organised during August by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD).
Para para dance nights (pictured) are a highlight of the Healthy Exercise for All Campaign's 'Dance for Health' scheme organised jointly with the Department of Health.
'Dance for Health' includes a variety of activities, training classes, play-ins and competitions based upon such themes as social dance, folk dance, oriental dance, children's dance, modern dance and jazz.
Dance nights will be held in LCSD's indoor games halls or indoor recreation centres throughout the 18 districts.
Leaflets and application forms are now obtainable at LCSD's district leisure services offices. Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Entry fee is $20 and $10 (students); tickets available at Sportix outlets.
Enquiries can be made by calling the respective district leisure services offices.
Education enrolment interviews organised by the British Council include information and profiles of 91 universities and further education institutions in the United Kingdom.
Representatives from various institutions will interview and process students' applications. Students at HKCEE level and above can apply for courses in the September term.
The exercise offers local students an insight into educational opportunities through courses including one-year foundation courses, vocational courses, diploma and higher education courses.
Apart from traditional subjects, such as law, business management, and e-commerce, new subjects available include stable management and international chess.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. A special session of the International English Language Testing System will be held on August 25 for September term applicants.
Testing will be held in Exhibition Hall A, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wan Chai from 11 am to 6 pm from August 17 to 19.
For inquiries, please call 2913 5170.
Francesca Ballet School Student Council has organised a performance of 'Precious Dancing Moment', based on the dancers'experiences of life and art, childhood, dreams and recollections of youth.
The performance will be staged in the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (APA) Drama Theatre at 7.45 pm on August 19.
Tickets at $120 and $100 for adults and $108 for students are on sale at the APA box office or all Ticketek outlets.
For enquiries, please call 2584 8514. Reservations: 3128 8288.
The Min Chiu Society collection of Chinese art is dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of traditional Chinese art.
Chinese history includes many examples of collecting by emperors, aristocrats and scholars, and Hong Kong boasts many private collectors who have sustained a lifelong interest in Chinese antiques. These collectors established the Min Chiu Society 40 years ago.
Through collecting and academic exchanges, the society continues to refine members' skill and appreciation of Chinese art.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary the society has collaborated with the Museum of Art for the 'In Pursuit of Antiquities: 40th Anniversary Exhibition of the Min Chiu Society' featuring 245 works selected from members' personal collections.
Exhibits include paintings and calligraphy, bronzes, jade, ceramics, gold wares, glassware, lacquer, snuff bottles, enamel and furniture.
Pieces on show date from as early as 2200 BCE to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911 CE).
The exhibition is now on display at Hong Kong Museum of Art until August 26.
It opens daily from 10 am to 6 pm except Thursdays when the museum is closed.
Admission is $10 and $5 (students). For enquiries, please call 2721 0116.
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