The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) held its annual Open Day today. The event drew nearly 8,500 visitors with their families and friends to the main campus in Wanchai and the Bėthanie Landmark Heritage campus in Pokfulam. During the day, visitors participated in almost 100 free programmes presented by the Academy students and faculty, including performances, open classes, film screenings and exhibitions in Chinese opera, dance, drama, music, film and television, theatre and entertainment arts to enjoy the fun of performing arts. Visitors were amazed to visit the backstage that was usually off limits.
In collaboration with the Alumni Association, the Academy had invited two distinguished alumni Rachel Cheung Wai-ching, award-winning young pianist and Chiu Sin-hang, the principal singer and guitarist of the rock band ToNick to share the life of pop music and classical music with the public today.
Photo 1: The Academy management and distinguished guests at the Opening Ceremony.
Photo 2: Guided tour to TV studio by the School of Film and Television.
Photo 3: Interactive session organised by the School of Drama.
Photo 4: String quartet by the students of the School of Music.
Photo 5: School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts showcases the students’ works at the Costume Shop.
Photo 6: Students of the School of Dance demonstrate the technique to the audience.
Photo 7: Two distinguished alumni Rachel Cheung Wai-ching (Middle, School of Music, Class of 2011), award-winning young pianist and Chiu Sin-hang (Right, School of Film and Television, Class of 2007), the principal singer and guitarist of the rock band ToNick share the life of pop music and classical music with the public today.
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About The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) (www.hkapa.edu)
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, established by Government Ordinance in 1984, is a leading tertiary institution in performing arts in Asia. It provides professional undergraduate education and practice-based postgraduate studies. The study encompasses Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music and Theatre and Entertainment Arts. Its educational philosophy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions, and interdisciplinary learning.