West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park｜2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival One Beat, One World: Connecting Through the Drum Drum Carnival And 5G Live Concert

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The annual cultural event - "Moving the Heart, Connecting the World" Drum Carnival and 5G Live Concert will be held grandly on December 8 (Sunday) at the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park. It is definitely a must-see for parents, children, music and dance lovers! The event is organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and presented by Chinachem Group. In addition to performances by world-class drumming and dance masters, the event also brings authentic food and cultural experiences from the consulates of 8 countries in Hong Kong, a 3.47-meter-high giant Taiping drum, drum music and street dance The workshop, of course, includes carnival-like booth games, balloon twisting, face painting, etc.! As well as the finale of the evening drum concert, exciting activities run throughout the day, allowing citizens to experience the multiple charms of rhythm and culture!

Multi-national cultural cuisine and interactive experiences, one-stop experience of global charm

On the day of the carnival, the consulates in Hong Kong from Japan, India, Hungary, Poland, Egypt, Vietnam, the Philippines and South Korea will present local specialties and cultural experiences, allowing you to experience global diversity in one place. In addition, there are booth games, balloon twisting, face painting and other activities on site. It is full of fun and suitable for the whole family to participate. There are also opportunities to win rich prizes, making it a must-go parent-child activity in December!

Giant Taiping Drum, Drumming and Street Dance Workshop

Another highlight of the event is the giant 3.47-meter-high Taiping Drum. Citizens can beat it in person and feel the shocking power of the drum sound! The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra will organize a parent-child drumming workshop, where professional instructors will lead participants to experience the art of drumming for the first time. In addition, the intangible cultural heritage drum troupe from mainland China - Shaanxi Hancheng Hanging Drum and Lanzhou Taiping Drum - were specially invited to parade on the lawn together with the Hong Kong lion dance team, interacting closely with the audience, creating a lively carnival atmosphere! There will also be a hip-hop dance workshop during the event, with a strong rhythm and full of dynamics. Whether you are a child or an adult, a beginner or a player who loves hip-hop, you can participate to your heart's content. You can also challenge a wonderful hip-hop battle. Don't miss it!

The finale concert, the sound of drums resounded throughout West Kowloon

The evening concert will be led by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and artists from all over the world will be invited to perform, including Japanese tap dance, Korean drumming, Malaysian drum theater, Xinjiang hand drumming and Indian Tabla art, bringing a rhythm feast that transcends cultural boundaries. There will also be a drum release session on site, inviting the audience to play the drums together, intertwined with the sunset scenery and melodious music, bringing a shocking end to this cultural carnival.