“HKPM SHOWTIME!” Series Show Introduction

Under the exclusive sponsorship of BOCHK, the museum will launch the “HKPM SHOWTIME!” series, which will run from July 2022 to June 2023. The series will present a wide range of performing arts events in the museum or online every Sunday from 3pm to 4pm, spanning music, dance and drama and performed by some of Hong Kong’s leading performing arts groups and artists.

These shows, specially tailored for HKPM, will draw on the richness of the Palace Museum’s history and the beauty of Chinese arts and culture with the aim of sparking multi-disciplinary learning and education for the benefit of the public, at the same time offering new ways to promote cultural dialogue between China and the rest of the world. Echoing the museum’s mission to provide a platform for local artists, the “HKPM SHOWTIME!” series will showcase performances from Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Dance Company, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble (HKGDE), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong Enharmonica and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

25 June: HKPhil Dim Sum Series: String Dialogue, by Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

With four strings and one soundbox, Western string instruments and the traditional Chinese pipa produce expressive sounds that enchant audiences across cultures. Join the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra string musicians and virtuoso guest pipa player, Gao Sijia, for a crossover performance marked by intimacy and fervour. Starting with two pieces composed for pipa and string quartet—Law Wing-fai's "Ink Spirit” and Tansy Tsai's “Suddenly”—the musical dialogue continues with short but distinctive pieces that bring out the elegance of string instruments. Closing the programme is the first movement of Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2, which interweaves moments of drama, euphoria, and spontaneous dance.

• Date: 25 June 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (Duration: 45–60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

18 June: Martial Arts x Dance, by Hong Kong Dance Company

A culminating work that combines Chinese dance and Chinese martial arts traditions.

The Hong Kong Dance Company explores the essence of both traditional practices, extracting new perspectives on movement and the fluidity of expression between ideology and physical gesture. Martial Arts x Dance brings these discoveries together, capturing the transient between stillness and motion, tranquillity and exuberance; all that one may find through the synergy of dance and martial arts.

• Date: 18 June 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (Duration: 45-60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

11 June: Classics and Women: A Tribute, by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Join us for a musical tribute to women with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. In this captivating performance, we celebrate the strength and resilience of women, highlighting their unwavering determination to break free from societal norms and expectations.

Known for its meticulous artistry and signature timbre, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra pays homage to women with Chinese classical pieces in string ensemble that echo their vibrant and indomitable spirit. Come and experience the magic of the music.

Artistic Advisor: Chew Hee Chiat

Moderator: Wong Yui Kiu

• Date: 11 June 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (Duration: 45-60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

4 June: A Dazzling Musical Journey Through Time, by Hong Kong Enharmonica

This exhilarating concert takes you on a magical, musical journey through different galleries at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, exploring the innovative beauty and historical value of Chinese culture through musical notes. “Dazzling Through Time”, composed by award-winning composer Shirley Choi, will also make its debut and celebrate women’s creativity, perseverance, and influence throughout the eras.

While celebrating women's strength, resilience, and beauty, the powerful performance illuminates women’s different roles throughout history, their long path to freedom and autonomy, and their stellar contributions to dance.

• Date: 4 June 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (Duration: 45-60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

28 May: Celebrating Women: Dancing from Aristocracy to Modernity, by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Travel through time with six exceptional female dancers. Witness a noble lady’s graceful baroque dance in the 18th century, and marvel at a famous ballerina and the founder of modern dance in the early 20th century. Be prepared to be moved by the exceptional artistic expressions of two modern Chinese women and a contemporary dancer.

While celebrating women's strength, resilience, and beauty, the powerful performance illuminates women’s different roles throughout history, their long path to freedom and autonomy, and their stellar contributions to dance.

• Date: 28 May 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (Duration: 45–60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

30 April: HKPhil Dim Sum Series: Hymns from Her, by Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

To celebrate the influence of women in the realm of classical music, fellows of the Orchestra Academy Hong Kong performs pieces that pay tribute to remarkable females throughout the ages. The concert features pieces either written by female composers or themed around women.

The show will start with an oboe solo of Benjamin Britten’s “Six Metamorphoses after Ovid”, followed by works by female composers like Rebecca Clarke and Fanny Mendelssohn. Join us for a memorable afternoon as we celebrate female empowerment through music!

• Date: 30 April 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Duration: 45 - 60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

23 April: A Showcase of Chinese Dance, by Hong Kong Dance Company

The Hong Kong Dance Company presents the most distinctive folk dances with remarkable music and costumes, highlighting a strong ethnic flavour. A dance extravaganza that is emotionally stirring, rhythmically unique, stylistically diverse, and visually vibrant.

• Date: 23 April 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Duration: 45 - 60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

2 April: Between Tradition and Fusion, by Chan Pik Sum

The enchanting melodies of the Erhu and Yangqin will come together to tell a story of traditions and the power of overcoming life's odds. Renowned Huqin player, Chan Pik Sum, and Yangqin player Bryan Lai will present some of the most beautiful pieces of Chinese music. Join us at HKPM SHOWTIME! to experience a unique and unforgettable performance. Let their timeless classics take you on an unforgettable journey.

• Date: 2 April 2023 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(Duration: 45 - 60 minutes)
• Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
• Tickets: Free Admission by online pre-registration
• Language: Cantonese

Show Details

• HKPM SHOWTIME! ｜Show
• Dates: July 2022 to June 2023
• Venue: Hong Kong Palace Museum (Click here for more Hong Kong Palace Museum related events)
• Address: 8 Museum Road, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Source of the above information: West Kowloon Cultural District