About the event
Welcome to this musical celebration where we dance with nature! At Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, parents and children explore nature's symphony together in a verdant embrace. Experience highlights include:
- Nature Discovery: Get up close to parrots, barking deer and a variety of birds and listen to their natural melodies; this will peak children's curiosity and inspire a love for nature.
- Musical Weaving: Create unique musical experiences through plucking and playing various instruments from around the world, improvising in harmony with the natural environment.
- Mindful Immersion: Enjoy a relaxing sonic journey surrounded by nature, letting your mind and body escape from urban bustle and daily stress while savouring peaceful moments.
Benefits of Connecting with Nature:
- Mental Wellness: Being in nature effectively reduces anxiety and stress while enhancing overall well-being.
- Family Bonding: Build relationships and create beautiful memories through shared nature exploration of nature combined with musical activities.
- Creative Inspiration: Stimulate children's imagination and creativity through nature's diversity.
This is more than just a concert – it's a precious opportunity for parent-child interaction. Let's weave beautiful memories with music among the green hills, feeling the rhythm of life and the warmth of family.
Facilitator
Kawa Wong
Multi-instrument player (Indian bansuri flute, frame drum, Indian kanjira drum, Brazilian pandeiro drum, shakuhachi flute, jaw harp, throat singing and other instruments). Recognised for playing live meditative music for concerts/sound bath/yoga/mindfulness sessions with acoustic instruments. He believes touching music is through playing in the present, and by mindful listening one can bring a harmony of sounds to the surroundings.
About the organizer
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) spreads over 148 hectares of land on the northern slopes of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's highest mountain, near the town of Tai Po.
KFBG has a deep-set valley between two ridges, with a stream running steeply down through the forest. On the slopes there are forest, theme gardens, vegetable terraces, 8km of walking trails, 9km of roads, and conservation and educational facilities.
The Farm was established in 1956 to provide agricultural aid to farmers in need of support to help them lead independent lives; and to provide leisure and educational experience for the public. The theme gardens were designed and planted from the 1960's onwards, and through planting, natural process and protection from fire, what was once barren scrubland is now mature forest. Visitors are welcome.
KFBG's work and influence now spread far beyond the KFBG site. We raise awareness of ecological and sustainability issues, undertake species conservation and ecosystem restoration in Hong Kong, mainland China, Cambodia and Laos, reconnect people with nature, and promote sustainable lifestyles.