Enjoy Performing Arts
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) endeavours to promote performing arts by presenting and sponsoring programmes in various arts forms, including music, dance, theatre, Chinese opera, multi-arts, as well as programmes of arts festivals. From the traditional to the cutting edge, these splendid performances of local and international artists display a wide range of artistic styles to appreciate and enjoy.
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese opera is one of the most popular performing arts in Hong Kong as it is part of the Cantonese culture and heritage. In 2009, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) accepted the joint application of Guangdong, Macao and Hong Kong governments submitted by the Central Government, and inscribed Cantonese opera onto UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
As with other genres of traditional Chinese opera, Cantonese opera features not only singing, movement and acting, but also speech delivery, acrobatics and martial arts. The LCSD is keen to preserve and develop the vernacular art of Cantonese opera. Guangdong, Macao and Hong Kong governments have designated the last Sunday in November every year as the Cantonese Opera Day and in Hong Kong, the LCSD organises a large scale free event to promote this traditional art to the public.
Search for Chinese opera programmes staged in the LCSD performance venuesChinese opera programmes presented by the LCSDCantonese Opera Heritage HallDance
To promote dance in the community, the LCSD presents or sponsors an array of dance activities every year, including performances of modern dance, ballet, Chinese dance, ethnic dance, Flamenco and Tango as well as dance appreciation activities.
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It is a flourishing art form in Hong Kong. Local theatre goers are offered with a wide variety of productions by local and overseas companies.
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Going to a concert is one of the most popular cultural activities in Hong Kong. The music scene is also very rich and wide. Apart from orchestral music, there are recitals, chamber music, jazz, choral, operas as well as cross-cultural music performed by both local and internationally renowned talents.
Search for music programmes staged in the LCSD performance venuesMusic programmes presented by the LCSDCourses and activities organised by the Music OfficeFestivals
The LCSD presents and organises two major arts festivals every year: the International Arts Carnival for children and families during the summer vacation, and the Asia+ Festival in autumn. Along with a wide array of high quality performing arts programmes, there are also extension activities including exhibitions, workshops, talks and outreach performances.
Festivals ProgrammesPromoting Performing Arts
Under LCSD there is the Audience Building Office which promotes knowledge and appreciation of performing arts at the community and school levels, making arts a lifelong pursuit for the public especially for the young generation. Surely it is never too late to fall in love with the arts. The LCSD also offers free entertainment programmes to promote performing arts to people of all ages. See also the links below for more information and the latest programmes.
Audience Building and Arts Education SchemesTerritory-wide and Free Community Cultural Arts Events in 18 districtsMore about the LCSD's initiatives in promoting performing arts