Flagstaff House Museum Celebrates 40 Years with Light Show and Concert This Weekend

2024-11-21 19:00 Last Updated At：19:08

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware 40th anniversary special outdoor light show and concert to share joy with public

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, two special evening events will be hosted this weekend (November 23 and 24). An outdoor immersive light show, "Gentle Smoke of Tea", which integrates architecture, history and the art of tea ware, will be staged to reminisce about the museum's history and mission. A concert will be held in the evening of November 23, where visitors will experience a unique audiovisual art performance. The evening events are also part of Muse Fest HK 2024. Admission is free. Visitors can join on the spot without prior registration.

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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware 40th anniversary special outdoor light show and concert to share joy with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware 40th anniversary special outdoor light show and concert to share joy with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Hong Kong Artist Dialogue Series: 'Gentle Smoke of Tea' Light Show" and "The Sound of Art" concert will be held from 6.30pm to 8pm on Saturday. By integrating the latest projecting technology into historical architecture, Hong Kong art group XRT will illuminate the façade of the museum, a nearly 180-year-old building, with themes of poetry, calligraphy, painting and seal carvings on tea ware. This will highlight the distinctive architectural features of this historical building and offer the audience a visual feast. In addition, audience members can also enjoy a concert on the museum's outdoor lawn, immersing themselves in music.

On Sunday night, in addition to the light show, audiences can visit various exhibitions at the museum, including the newly launched thematic exhibition "Rendezvous with Tea" in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the museum. With a theme of auspicious and profound blessings, the exhibition features 18 unique and meaningful teapots selected from the K.S. Lo Collection of the museum. The exhibits span from the Ming dynasty to the 20th century, with most pieces featuring vibrant colours and intricate decorations. They showcase Dr K S Lo's aesthetic appreciation for folk vessels while highlighting the beauty of traditional Chinese culture. These teapots are adorned with a variety of auspicious patterns that are especially suitable for birthday celebrations, including patterns of the Chinese characters fu (blessing) and shou (longevity), the Eight Immortals of Chinese mythology presenting birthday wishes, and auspicious symbols such as dragons, bats and butterflies. Some teapots are creatively designed, for example in the shape of a peach or a pear or even the character shou.

The museum has also invited art group DBIS to create the interactive installation "Garden of Four Seasons" by integrating art and technology. By incorporating the Twelve cups representing flowers of each month in wucai enamel from the museum's collection into its interactive artwork, audiences can engage with these 12-month cups to guide the growth of floral deities through their body movements, creating a lively virtual garden.

Located at 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central (inside Hong Kong Park), the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware was originally built in 1846 as the former residence of the Commander of the British Forces and is also known as the "Flagstaff House". This two-storey mansion constructed in Greek Revival style is the oldest surviving example of Western architecture in Hong Kong. It was revitalised as the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in 1984 after renovations and was declared a monument in 1989. It is a branch museum of the Hong Kong Museum of Art under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It is dedicated to the collection, display, and study of tea ware and its related culture. For details of the museum's 40th anniversary events, please visit the websitehk.art.museum/en/web/ma/tea-for-all.html or call 2869 0690 for enquiries.

Giant Pandas Arrive in Hong Kong, Sparking Excitement and Tourism Initiatives

2024-11-23 17:30 Last Updated At：17:38

CSTB announces series of giant panda promotion activities

Since the arrival of another pair of giant pandas, An An and Ke Ke (their current names), gifted by the Central Government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a craze for giant pandas has sparked across the city. An An and Ke Ke are currently acclimatising to the new living environment and are in good condition. They are expected to meet the public within December this year.

In order to create a joyful atmosphere for welcoming the giant pandas, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), jointly with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Ocean Park Hong Kong (OPHK), will collaborate with various parties in Hong Kong to organise a series of promotional activities themed Come and Enjoy a Pandastic Hong Kong. The new Hong Kong giant panda family will serve as Hong Kong's tourism ambassadors in promoting "tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong" experience, attracting visitors from all over the world to Hong Kong and thus driving tourism development.

The CSTB will collaborate with various sectors of the society and the tourism industry to launch various promotional initiatives. One of the key events is the HELLO PANDAS Carnival, an outdoor event themed around giant pandas to be held from December 11 to 21 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazzas. Jointly organised by the China Tourism Group, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong as well as The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, and undertaken by the China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited, the Carnival will feature a diverse range of activities, including art installations, interactive performance, cultural and creative fair, photography exhibition. The Carnival will be open to all for free.

The CSTB and the HKTB also fully support the large-scale event PANDA GO! FEST HK hosted by a creative brand ARR (AllRightsReserved). A giant panda roving exhibition will be staged on three consecutive Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays starting from December 7. More details about the event will be announced shortly.

In addition, the CSTB and the HKTB will also produce a new television promotional video, in which the giant panda family and their friends will experience four unique tours in Hong Kong, including (1) explore the stunning world-class natural scenery; (2) enjoy delicious food from all over the world from local food to Michelin-award-winning restaurants; (3) indulge in the artistic atmosphere of world-class cultural museums and art galleries; and (4) experience the excitement of major events at Kai Tak Sports Park. The HKTB will also use the same theme of the event to stimulate a craze for giant pandas across the city. The six giant pandas can be seen in MTR stations, the Central Pier, the Mid-Levels escalators, and large outdoor advertisements in downtown areas.

The Government will continue to seize the opportunity brought by the arrival of the giant pandas and connect different sectors of the society to actively plan and launch more promotional activities related to the giant pandas, thereby generating business opportunities for different sectors and boosting the economy.

Flagstaff House Museum Celebrates 40 Years with Light Show and Concert This Weekend

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