HKAPA 35th Open Day Attracts over 11,000 Visitors to Enjoy the Fun of Performing Arts
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) held its 35th Anniversary Open Day today. The event drew over 11,000 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 prepared by students and faculty of the six Schools, including Cantonese Opera experience through virtual reality, guided tour to TV Studio, concerts, visit to backstage, interactive sessions and dance performances.
Seven distinguished alumni were invited to express their views towards Hong Kong film industry at the Elite Alumni Sharing Session organised by the Alumni Association at the Academy Drama Theatre.
The Academy Council Chairman Professor Stephen Chow Chun-kay, Director Professor Adrian Walter, the council members, the distinguished guests and performing students at the Opening Ceremony.
Guided tour to TV studio by the School of Film and Television.
Interactive session organised by the School of Drama.
The Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus attracted a number of visitors.
Visitors were amazed to visit the backstage that was usually off limits.
Students of the School of Dance demonstrate the technique to the audience.
Seven distinguished alumni (from left) Amos Wong, Anthony Yan, Ben Yuen, Anthony Wong, Jessey Tsang, Kearen Pang and Sunny Chan share their views on Hong Kong film industry at the Elite Alumni Sharing Session.
The participants experienced the acting in Cantonese Opera through the game of virtual reality.
About The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) (www.hkapa.edu)
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), 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.