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10 Hong Kong events and shows in 2017 to look forward to, from Arts Festival to Beijing, London and Paris museum exhibitions
Handover anniversary will be cue for a number of events, though details of July 1 concert are still under wraps; China and Hong Kong ballet companies, and Berliner Philharmoniker, also to perform
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The clairvoyants envisage a year of anxiety and strife, but 2017 looks set to be a good year in terms of cultural offerings in Hong Kong. Blockbuster shows will be flown in under the aegis of the 20th anniversary of the handover, including previews of the future Hong Kong Palace Museum, while local powerhouses have lined up special programmes throughout the year. Here is a selection of the top performances and exhibitions Hongkongers can look forward to.
1. Hi! Houses
Teams led by four Hong Kong artists – Wilson Shieh, Lam Tung-pang, Fiona Wong and Jaffa Lam – will pay tribute to four old houses in Hong Kong with on-site installations that reflect the history of the heritage buildings. Organised by the Art Promotion Office.
When: Staggered opening dates from Jan 1-22, 2017. Works on view until June 30, 2017
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Where: Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, Central, Old House at Wong Uk Village, Sha Tin, Law Uk Folk Museum, Chai Wan, and Sam Tung Uk Museum, Tsuen Wan
2. Hong Kong Odyssey: A journey of music and poetry inspired by Hong Kong
Commissioned by the Hong Kong Arts Festival, veteran composer Chan Hing-yan joins forces with three emerging talents Charles Kwong, Daniel Lo and Phoebus Lee to create a work about Hong Kong’s history. Choreographer Helen Lai is in charge of staging the ambitious production with narrators, vocalists, choir, orchestra and videos. Conducted by Lio Kuokman.
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