Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019 will be staged this Sunday (November 17) from 2pm to 6pm at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. The event features ethnic performances and activities demonstrating the fascinating diversity of Asia's cultures. Members of the public are welcome to participate in a related workshop and admission is free.
Nineteen Asian countries and places will be joining this year, showcasing entertainment that includes Korean traditional Nongak and Taepyeongmu dances, a Japanese Tokushima Awa dance, Indian classical and Bollywood dances, and folk dance performances of countries such as Bangladesh, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. In addition, Hong Kong and Macao arts groups will stage a hip hop lion dance and a cheerleading performance respectively.
A series of fringe activities such as traditional arts and crafts, costumes and food displays will be present, as well as a bamboo musical instrument workshop that will introduce the customs and cultures of different places. A CIBS mobile studio supported by Radio Television Hong Kong will also be set up to let members learn about broadcasting.
Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019 is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. For details please visit the website at www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cpo/territoryevents/asianethnic/aecp2019.html or call 2591 1340.
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