"Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Little Thoughts • Public Fun 2024": Embrace the joy of gathering together

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Christmas is right around the corner! The Hong Kong Jockey Club (Jockey Club) and Tai Kwun once again join hands to invite everyone to participate in the annual holiday celebration event and embark on a magical Christmas journey with you from December 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025. "Jockey Club From the imaginative contemporary circus shows from different countries to the food tours and shopping experiences prepared by a number of merchants, the entire Tai Pavilion will be filled with dazzling and gorgeous festive colors. We look forward to having a wonderful time with you!

The festive atmosphere has begun to float in the air - the aroma of pinewood swaying in the wind, the Christmas decorations on display in the windows, the colorful shining strings of lights, the smell of hot chocolate slowly wafting in the alleys, the whole city is looking forward to this The festive season is coming full of joy. Whether gathering with family, celebrating with friends or spending time with loved ones, the meaning of the festival is to share happiness and joy and freeze every moment filled with love. As the Hong Kong Jockey Club (Jockey Club) celebrates its 140th anniversary, we would like to express our special thanks to the people of Hong Kong for their continued achievements. To pay tribute to everyone, the Jockey Club and Tai Kwun once again organize the annual festival event "Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Little Thoughts·Public Fun 2024" to create unforgettable and heart-warming memories with loved ones, relatives and friends, adding special color to the festival and creating a shared future. A festive piece of winter twinkling.

Let’s discover a series of unique Christmas surprises in Tai Kwun! "Jockey Club , bringing you a dreamy and magical experience. The festive atmosphere of Tai Kwun will be filled with the timeless and moving "Musical Praise", and laughter will continue to echo in the return of the acclaimed "Enjoy the Tai Kwun Circus Season", providing everyone with free programs suitable for the whole family. The strong Christmas atmosphere is even more vivid in the series of festive experiences carefully planned by Tai Kwun merchants for you. From rich Christmas shopping options to mouth-watering gourmet food tours, Tai Kwun fans can also enjoy exclusive discounts to prepare for the festive season. Add a little thought and immerse yourself in the joy and joy of the holidays!

Embark on a Christmas fantasy journey

This December, the 12-meter-tall large-scale outdoor Christmas tree will return to Tai Kwun again, illuminating the historic buildings in Tai Kwun. Under the dazzling light of the Christmas tree, you will be in a fantasy fairy tale playground, with new discoveries everywhere and immersed in the joyful holiday atmosphere every moment. No matter young or old, let’s dance together in Tai Kwun’s dazzling winter celebration and create a different Christmas!
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The light of Christmas does not stop at the Parade Square. The exterior walls of the buildings of the historical monuments will also be covered with charming and twinkling lights. The entire Tai Kwun is transformed into a dazzling Christmas country. You can feel the joy and warmth brought by the festival at every step, which is even more exciting. Looking forward to Christmas.

The opening concert of "Music Praise" is touching and brings warm blessings to the festival

"Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Little Thoughts • Public Fun 2024" will officially kick off on the evening of December 1. "Musical Praise" will spread the joyful festive atmosphere to every corner of Tai Kwun with warm Christmas carols. This year Tai Kwun invited Hong Kong's prestigious Hong Kong Children's Chorus to perform for this opening concert. Under the leadership of music director and chief conductor Fok Jia-man, the classic Christmas carols were performed with heavenly singing, which impressed every audience present. I feel warm and heartwarming this holiday season.

 
These melodious melodies will accompany the lighting ceremony of the giant Christmas tree, and the dazzling intertwining lights and shadows will illuminate the night sky, creating a romantic and charming Christmas atmosphere. Tai Kwun will also serve you special Christmas mulled wine and hot chocolate that night, which will warm your body and heart. Whether you are quietly sipping a hot drink under the Christmas tree and enjoying the surrounding atmosphere, or swaying gently to the singing of the choir, every moment is full of simple and precious joy. Tai Kwun sincerely invites everyone to participate in this evening's grand opening event, immerse yourself in the moving music, dazzling lighting and rich Christmas atmosphere, and create unforgettable and precious memories together.

"Musical Praise and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony"

Date: December 1, 2024

Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue: Tai Kwun Parade Square

"Musical Praise"

Date: December 6 and 7, 2024

Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Venue: Tai Kwun Parade Square

The stunning circus performances of "Tai Kwun Circus Season" triggered waves of cheers and laughter.

"Fun Tai Kwun Circus Season" has been launched since the opening of Tai Kwun in 2018. It is one of Hong Kong's first contemporary circus arts festivals and has been well received. This year, it will return with great success from December 14 and will bring 12 brand-new circus performances. Circus shows bring to life the fascinating charm of contemporary circus art! "Tai Kwun Circus Season" has a diverse lineup, inviting artists from both international and local countries to perform. The audience will be able to watch up close jaw-dropping acrobatic performances, hilarious and heart-warming clown performances, etc., combining artistic elements and drama. The performance was captivating and suitable for all ages, making the whole Tai Kwun burst into cheers and laughter!

"Enjoy Tai Kwun Circus Season"

Date: From December 14, 2024

Location: Various places in Tai Kwun

Details: https://qrs.ly/wega7q6

The circus wonders of the world are all in Tai Kwun

The circus masters who spearheaded "Tai Kwun Circus Season" will perform stunts and challenge the force of gravity with unconventional acrobatics, which will definitely make the audience's adrenaline soar! "A Guide to Playing with Gravity" is performed by Gravity & Other Myths, an acrobatic troupe from Australia. Performers use their own bodies to explore gravity and balance, and use soft and changeable body movements to perform a variety of unstructured acrobatics that amaze the audience. My heart beats faster and I enjoy it. Another highlight of the show, "Flying through the Changmon Gate", is presented by four acrobatic teams from Belgium. They are good at using suspenders, belts, aerial booms, etc. to perform various acrobatics. An ordinary door can be It instantly became their performance stage, colliding and balancing each other in the narrow space, just like walking on a tightrope.

 
In addition to breathtaking acrobatic performances, "Tai Kwun Circus Season" also brings an alternative visual impact to the audience. "The Yellow Three at Home" is a cross-disciplinary performance that combines fashion, music and acrobatics, triggering unlimited poetic imagination in a limited performance space. Other performances such as "French Dreams" will stage a silent performance, leading the audience to wander between reality and illusion; and "Parade" will also bring a giant parrot puppet to meet with everyone in the review square.

Up-and-coming Asian contemporary circus

Another popular show of "Tai Kwun Circus Season", "Strange Fight" will return with a bang! The term "nailing" has gradually become a term in the circus world, which represents a one-on-one challenge. The "Ding Guzhi" from Taiwan will be loud in the Tai Kwun every December. Jugglers from different places are gearing up and eagerly looking forward to this bloody battle of "Ding Guzhi". On the eve of the duel, the audience can see more than a dozen circus performers with different stunts showing off their unique stunts. The final battle will be voted by the audience in real time to prove who can fight to the end. Of course, all fierce battles are purely a competition between masters, and friendship will last forever. Masters from all walks of life can use this to communicate freely. In victory or defeat, what is more important is that they can grow together with each other.

 
This year, Tai Kwun has launched a brand new "Asian Circus Platform", making Tai Kwun a gathering place for Asian circus masters, introducing new Asian contemporary circus forces to audiences around the world, and promoting the development of local circus. . For the first time, this platform brings together outstanding circus elites from Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong in Tai Kwun, providing a performance platform and promoting skill exchange, including the semi-improvised acrobatic performance "Between the Views" from Japan, and Circus D. Lab from South Korea. Circus game "Dream Hunting Progress",Take over "Circus Games" and have a humorous and epic mime showdown. The finale is a circus-opera performance from Hong Kong called "Circus in the Cool Breeze", which combines Dahuan with Guangdong Nanyin poetry and uses ancient furnishings to carry a modern story, arousing resonance among urbanites. Parents and children can also participate in the parent-child juggling workshop held by Circus D. Lab on December 21, where they can learn basic juggling skills and share a happy time.

Nurturing new stars: The future of circus begins in Tai Kwun

Tai Kwun has been committed to promoting the development of local arts and nurturing potential local circus artists through "Circus Alley 2.0" and "Circus New Generation". This year Tai Kwun continues to make the performance space here more interesting and creative, inviting circus performers who have been dedicated to street performances, or artists who have initially dabbled in circus creation, or are exploring the incorporation of contemporary circus elements into their performances, to break away from the usual performances. Frame, come to a venue in Tai Kwun with a complete theater configuration, create your own works to your heart's content, and explore the cross-media potential and diversity of contemporary circus.

Christmas feast is in Tai Kwun: exclusive shopping offers, gourmet dining and Christmas gifts

In addition to rich entertainment programs, there are also endless food tours and shopping experiences, allowing you to enjoy the joyful Christmas time. Unique Tai Kwun merchants will launch various festive offers, ranging from unique handicrafts to mouth-watering delicacies! Whether you are rewarding yourself or picking up Christmas gifts for your loved ones, Tai Kwun is definitely the best place to spend the Christmas holidays.

 
The Magistracy Dining Room, inspired by London's historic restaurants, will launch the "Christmas Luncheon British Gathering" on Christmas Day, stepping into a century-old historic site during the charming holiday season, allowing you to enjoy a classic British lunch under the magnificent decoration. On The Hill Coffee Bar also offers "Wintered Strawberry Hot Milk" during the Christmas season, which uses liqueur-soaked strawberries, plus hot milk and Baileys, for a sweet and soft cup. Special drinks add to the tipsy feel of Christmas. Lechaxuan Tea House will launch the "Christmas Limited Edition Liuhe Flower Tea Gift Box". The set includes special beauty tea, osmanthus single tea, chrysanthemum Pu'er, exquisite fragrant stamens, mint black tea and Dishouhua Longjing, allowing you to give a gift to your loved ones. A colorful and floral Christmas.
 
If you want to show off your creativity, you can join the series of Christmas workshops held in Tai Kwun. A Christmas wreath is a must-have when adding Christmas decorations to your home. Throughout December, Love Painting Studio will hold "Christmas Wreath Workshops", allowing you to decorate your own wreaths, take home personalized works, and spread holiday joy. And in this digital age, what could be more interesting than hand-painted Christmas cards? Bookazine Social will hold a "Christmas Card Watercolor Painting Workshop", where Thai artist Roong Suchinunkul from Bymamalaterre Studio will teach you watercolor painting techniques. PAP Studio will also hold a "Holiday Glass Art Christmas Workshop" to explore the fascinating world of glass mosaic art with everyone! The ancient technology combined with the light box effect creates stunning light and shadow beauty, bringing a unique Christmas twinkling light to the space.
 
If you like art, you can visit the Lian Shou Ceramics Joint Exhibition "Unprecedented Lian Shang VI" organized by TOUCH. The exhibition sincerely invites five practicing ceramic artists, including Mika Sato, Yukiko Takahashi, Aiko Sato, Juko Mori and Yasmin Pat, to join the exhibition. Presenting the beauty of Japanese "Renjo" pottery, as well as the cultural connotation and philosophical thinking behind the display. Jifengxuan Gallery will present the print "Bright" by Chinese-American artist Yang Dengxiong in France, which depicts a sprouting branch on a bright red background. New leaves are emerging from the branches, symbolizing the vigorous vitality of nature and providing a new environment for new generations. Sending endless blessings throughout the year.

Tai Kwun FAN Exclusive Enjoy the festive gift "socks"

Tai Kwun has prepared not just one, but two different exclusively designed holiday gift "socks" for Tai Kwun fans! In order to make the entire Christmas experience more perfect, Tai Kwun fans are cordially invited to participate in the "Enjoy Christmas Rewards". With a net spending of HK$300 or above in Tai Kwun's unique restaurants and shops (a maximum of two purchase receipts from different merchants can be accumulated), you can redeem a pair of exclusive limited-edition "Enjoy Christmas Rewards" gift "socks" at the Visitor Center. While rewarding yourself and your loved ones, you can also take home a surprise Christmas reward!
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If you want to add a little festive fun to Christmas, Tai Kwun fans can also participate in the "Festive Footprints" and enjoy three different circus shows in Tai Kwun. As long as you check in through the Tai Kwun APP, you can unlock and get the exclusive "Festive Footprints" A pair of "socks" as a gift.

We agreed to gather together in Tai Kwun to celebrate the festival and spread happiness.

As Tai Kwun transforms into a Christmas pageant full of fantasy and joy, whether you are gathering to watch a circus show, gathering under the Christmas tree to admire the bright lights, enjoying festive treasure hunting and shopping, or feasting on Christmas delicacies, every moment is a time of celebration and gathering with family and friends. Opportunities to bring communities closer together and create joyful and precious memories. This Christmas, the Jockey Club and Tai Kwun sincerely invite all members of the public to participate in the "Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Little Thoughts • Public Fun 2024" celebration ceremony, share laughter and gather together in Tai Kwun to celebrate Christmas.

Start planning your Christmas vacation now! For more information and event discounts, please visit the Tai Kwun website.