ENCORE! – a celebration of Tai Kwun’s 6th anniversary
As Tai Kwun turns six years old and we reflect on thousands of events, shows, exhibitions, performances and festivals which have taken place in Tai Kwun since opening in May 2018, there is one powerfully consistent feature and a constant source of inspiration which fills Tai Kwun with energy: it’s you – the Hong Kong public who have come in the millions since Day One and who return regularly to catch our ever-changing programme. The French word “encore”, meaning “again” or “more”, usually demonstrates the enthusiasm of the audience at the end of a great performance, but on this 6th anniversary, Tai Kwun and our founder and steadfast funder The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) are applauding Hong Kong for taking Tai Kwun so completely to its heart, and we hope to see you again and more often. Thank you for your resounding and palpable support and please come and celebrate with us during this action-packed anniversary month.
Awaiting your next visit is a vibrant line-up of shows, exhibitions, events and new experiences designed to appeal to everyone from art first-time visitors or couples on a first date to art aficionados and those fascinated by history and heritage. A major contemporary art exhibition by a truly global figure takes place alongside a new series of guided tours with a special architectural focus; the vast and welcoming Parade Ground is enlivened by a spectacular French physical theatre show while conservation talks and world class chamber music performances take place in the exquisite intimacy of JC Cube.
Tai Kwun has welcomed more than 17 million visitors in the last 6 years, the majority of whom are Hong Kong people, many returning frequently to see the ever-changing offering of Tai Kwun’s 365-day festival. Thank you for embracing Tai Kwun and for realising the dream.
Bravo, Hong Kong! Encore! Encore!
