HKJC Presents Simple Gifts of Joy 2023
HKJC Presents Simple Gifts of Joy 2023
Overview
What is the perfect gift for the holiday season? Often, it is the intangible things that have the most lasting impression – those spontaneous smiles, those warm embraces, those moments shared together. Christmas is that special time of year where these little things take on an extra special meaning.
As an annual tradition, The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Tai Kwun will present a resplendent season of play and joy, infusing new meaning and setting the stage for an unforgettable Christmas season in the Parade Ground of Tai Kwun this December.
Truly bedecked with more than boughs of holly, the annual festivities of “HKJC Presents Simple Gifts of Joy” will thrill Hong Kong with everything from Christmas carols to experimental contemporary circus spectacles, all within the towering Christmas tree in the Parade Ground. Echoing the Club’s long-standing commitment to promoting arts and culture, singers and circus performers from Hong Kong will be featured alongside international acts such as Gregarious (from Catalonia/Sweden), Giraffes (Spain) and Funny Business (UK).
Each weekend of December will be filled with growing excitement and joy, as “HKJC Presents Simple Gifts of Joy” is a celebration for everyone in Hong Kong to enjoy. The Club aims to build an inclusive, creative and vibrant city, where everyone’s quality of life can be improved through the arts.
A Beacon of Togetherness
At a towering 12 metres in height, the Christmas Tree, adorned with elegant decorations, beckons friends and families to gather and celebrate the spirit of togetherness at Tai Kwun. With a daily light show starting from 1 December, the evening sky atop Tai Kwun will transform into a breath-taking spectacle of lights and colours. Visitors can immerse themselves in the Christmas ambience at the Parade Ground as the heritage buildings' façade will be covered in fairy tale lighting, enveloping the area in an enchanting glow.
12-metre-tall Christmas tree in 2023
Christmas Light Show
*The light show may be canceled without prior notice due to the on-site performances
Christmas Playground
Tai Kwun has undergone a magnificent transformation into a Christmas playground, where cherished childhood memories are set to be rekindled with the annual festivities of HKJC Presents Simple Gifts of Joy.
The Gift of Music
"The Gift of Music" is the opening concert of annual festivities "HKJC Presents Simple Gifts of Joy". On the 1st of December, chamber choir NOĒMA presented this special concert to celebrate the joy of giving.
Conductor Sanders Lau has hand-picked the finest professional choristers in Hong Kong to establish NOĒMA - a superb new vocal ensemble which has already asserted its musical identity with its impressive inaugural concerts and has already become a shining star in Hong Kong’s musical scene.
“The Gift of Music” is a free and festive concert of uplifting Christmas tunes, partly arranged by Hong Kong musician Joseph Ho to offer a unique flavor to these familiar titles.
The Gift of Music – Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Gift of Music
Programme (Conductor: Sanders Lau)
Stuart Nicholson (arr.) Ding Dong! Merrily on High
John Rutter Shepherd's Pipe Carol
Joseph Ho (arr.) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
John Rutter (arr.) Silent Night
John Rutter Star Carol
Joseph Ho (arr.) Joy to the World
Joseph Ho (arr.) Simple Gifts
Tai Kwun Circus Plays: A World of Wonder
Prepare to be dazzled as Tai Kwun Circus Plays returns with an even grander spectacle. Against the backdrop of Christmas and New Year, the annual event is a highlight of mid-December and early January, featuring the finest contemporary circus artists and street performers from around the world. Circus Plays showcases the latest trends in circus arts, enthralling audiences with extraordinary performers and a series of captivating circus programmes on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. The lineup includes both local talents and international sensations, allowing visitors to witness the fusion of culture and creativity only offered by Tai Kwun.
Circus Wulin
This upcoming production, a spin-off of Arts Delivery by the renowned Macau theatre group Po Arts Studio, promises to be an enchanting circus-themed addition to their immersive and magical performances.
| Date & Time: | 3pm, 20 – 26 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | Site-wide |
New Boom in Circus
A double-billed performance showcasing the incredible skills of Hong Kong’s contemporary circus talents, Dennis Law, Charles Huang, and Ho Ho Yeung. New Boom in Circus features juggling and contemporary circus acts.
| Date & Time: | 7pm, 23 Dec 2023 4pm, 24 – 26 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | JC Cube |
| Price: | $220 |
Ticket available at https://www.art-mate.net/doc/70705
Circus Bootcamp
A stage for the professionals to come together and help young circus performers shine, Circus Bootcamp acts as a breeding ground to showcase the potential of emerging circus artists.
| Date & Time: | 3pm & 5pm, 28 – 29 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | Laundry Steps |
Ting-koo-ki Mad Skills Battle
Featuring artists from Hong Kong and all over the world, Tai Kwun’s ever-popular signature circus battle returns for a fifth year.
| Date & Time: | (Gala) 2:30pm, 30 – 31 Dec 2023 (Battle) 2:30pm, 1 Jan 2024 |
| Location: | Parade Ground |
The Receptionists
A physical comedy shows revolving around the theme of customer service, presented by two talented Finnish female clowns, The Receptionists features everything from clownery, dancing, and miming to physical theatre. Throughout the performance, these components combine to create an engaging experience, showcasing five-star customer service both at the table and beyond.
| Date & Time: | 7pm, 15 Dec 2023 4pm & 7pm, 16 – 17 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | JC Cube |
| Price: | $220 |
Ticket available at https://www.art-mate.net/doc/70707
Funny Business
This award-winning clown show will be performed by festival favourite Fraser Hooper.
| Date & Time: | 1pm & 5pm, 16 – 17 Dec 2023 1pm & 4:30pm, 23 – 26 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | Parade Ground |
Gregarious
A contemporary circus gem that portrays the human side of sports, challenging the traditional depiction of athletes as heroes.
| Date & Time: | 3pm, 16 – 17 Dec 2023 3pm & 6pm, 23 – 26 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | Parade Ground |
Giraffes
A family-friendly large puppet show, featuring a charming household of giraffes strolling through the city.
| Date & Time: | 2pm, 4pm & 7pm, 23 – 26 & 28 – 30 Dec 2023 2pm & 4pm, 31 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024 |
| Location: | Parade Ground |
Screws
Curated by Alexander Vantournhout, the performance guides audiences along a route of reverberating micro-performances, from short solos and duets to pointed group choreographies.
| Date & Time: | 2:30pm & 4:30pm, 23 – 26 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | Prison Yard & Laundry Steps |
Circus Camp for Professionals – Master Class by Fraser Hooper the Clown
The world-renowned funnyman Fraser Hooper is in town to conduct a three-day Circus Camp. Through improvisation, rhythm and play participants will discover the joys of seriously clowning around in a practical workshop that shows you how to build material into comic routines. All sessions will be conducted in English.
| Date & Time: | 7pm, 19 – 21 Dec 2023 |
| Location: | F Hall Studio |
| Price: | $250 |
Ticket available at https://www.art-mate.net/doc/70709
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