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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Properties of World Heritage in China - Photographic Exhibition

An exhibition  showcasing China's World Heritage  sites. 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2560 0619. Ends Thu

The Splashing Richness of Ink and Brushes

Works by current and former teachers and graduates of CityU's department of calligraphy.  Daily, 10am-7pm, City University of Hong Kong, 6/F Amenities Building, Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon. Inquiries:

2194 2477. Ends Aug 29

Summer in the City

Paintings by Vietnamese artists Le Quan, Hoang Duc Dzung and Dao Thanh Dzuy. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Bldg, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central.

Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Aug 31

Weltsprache Fussball

(Planet Football)

A photographic exhibition of football mania,  showing the universal appeal of the sport despite disparate living and playing conditions. The exhibition is touring the world in preparation for Germany's hosting of the World Cup in 2006. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe Gallery, Goethe-Institut Hong Kong, 14/F Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088 or go to website www.goethe.de/hongkong.

Ends Aug 31

The Moment

Photographs and videos of Hong Kong by local artist Galen Tse. Tue-Sun, noon-3.30pm and 4.30pm-8.30pm, Agnes b. Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central.

Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Sep 26

Performing Arts

Fifth Asia-Pacific Harmonica Festival

Four themed concerts. Asian Folk Gala with the Chinese YMCA Harmonica Orchestra, Thu;  Jazz & Blues K'night, Fri;  Classical Delights accompanied by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Sat.  All at 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Asian Rising Powers, Aug 9, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium. Inquiries: 8102 6258, 2268 7321 or go to website

www.hkharmonica.org

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts presents Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice's

acclaimed musical. In English.

Fri,  8pm, Sat,  3pm and 8pm,

Drama Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $40 HK Ticketing

Evacuation Order

A dance-drama set in a Hong Kong village during the transition from the Ming to the Qing dynasty. The performance includes traditional dances.  Performed by the Hong Kong Dance Company with original scores. Fri-Sat,  7.30pm, Sun,  3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1810 or go to www.hkdance.com

Extra-curricular

Food and Food Culture in Prehistoric South China

A presentation on the food culture and way of life in prehistoric south China approximately 12,000 to 6,000 years ago by Dr Tracey Lu of the Chinese University's department of anthropology. Thu,  6.30pm-8.30pm, The Helena May, Main Lounge, 35 Garden Rd,Central. $150 Asia Society

members, $200 non-members,

includes drinks. Inquiries: 2103 9508

From Macau and 'Matto Moro' to Kowloon and Beyond: the Evolution and Dispersal of the Hong Kong Portuguese Community

Local historian and writer Jason Wordie discusses the role and importance of the Portuguese community in Hong Kong, tracing their evolution from their beginnings in Macau in the 1500s until the 1960s. Presented by the Royal Asiatic Society. Fri,  6.15pm, Extension Activities Room, 8/F City Hall High Block, Central, free, no booking required. Inquiries: 2813 7500 or go to website www.royalasiaticsociety.org.hk

Art for Interior

A chance for the local interior design community, decorators, architects and art consultants to get together, with a talk by art consultant Bobby Mohseni at 8pm. Fri,  6.30pm-8.30pm, Chouinard Gallery, G/F 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries and reservations:  Elsie Fung, 2858 5072 or e-mail elsie@chouinardgallery.com

International Arts Carnival

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents an international carnival of 500 programmes by 30 local and visiting performers. Events include puppet shows, music, dance, drama,  theatre and films. Inquiries: 2370 3495.

Ends Aug 29

Film

A Tribute to Sylvia Chang

The career of actress, producer, writer and director Sylvia Chang Ai-Chia is showcased in a series of 13 films including Aces Go Places,  and her most recent film, 20:30:40. All movies have Chinese and English subtitles, except Legend of the Mountain which is in Putonghua. A seminar in Cantonese will be held on Aug 21, 4.30pm. For schedule, see www.filmarchive.gov.hk. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Aug 22

Time and Tide - Changes in Hong Kong Cinema in the 70s

The 1970s Hong Kong film scene was marked by Michael Hui's comedies, Cho Yuen's neo-martial arts interpretations, Bruce Lee and soft-porn sensationalism. Twelve films from the decade will be screened.  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. For programme, see website www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Aug 27

A Taste of Asia

The Asia Society's annual Summer Film Series presents five films related to food in Asia, and issues of migration, cultural identity, families and communities. The films are in various languages with English subtitles. Agnes b. CINEMA!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $40-$80 HK Ticketing or Asia Society. Inquiries: Asia Society, 2103 9508/2 or go to website www.asiasociety.org. Ends Aug 28

International Children's Film Carnival 2004

Screenings of feature, educational and animated films from around the world.  Various venues and languages, most films have English subtitles. Part of the International Arts Carnival, $40 Urbtix. For programme details, see website www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Inquiries:

2734 2900. Ends Aug 29

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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