ADAHK’s Artist with Disability Participates in the No Limits 2025 Closing Performance |
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Emerging pianist Anson Tang, ADAHK’s artist with disability, is honoured to be invited to the No Limits 2025, where he will join British flautist Ruth Montgomery for the closing performance — Whispers of Wind and Keys: A Piano and Flute Concert.
This marks their first collaboration as they explore the theme of explore the theme of ‘journey’ through a diligently selected series of movements that resonate with each other, creating a rich musical experience. The repertoire spans classical, romantic, and modern styles, conveying excitement to the audience through lively rhythms and soaring melodies.
Date: 29 March 2025 (Sat) Time: 3:00 pm Location: Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Ticket Prices: $180, $100
Image provided by No Limits
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No Limits International Symposium How Creative Considerations of Inclusivity are Transforming Asian Cities |
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No Limits invites professionals and stakeholders from related sectors across Asia to a one-day international symposium on 9 March, exploring the transformative impact of creative initiatives in promoting inclusivity throughout Asian cities.
ADAHK’s Arts Specialist, Prof. Lena Lee, will be the moderator and lead Key Discussion #3, featuring social entrepreneurs from Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. This session will delve into the challenges and opportunities in promoting an inclusive society. ADAHK will provide live Hong Kong Sign Language Interpretation for the symposium. Register now!
Date: 9 March 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration required for online and in-venue sessions.
Image provided by No Limits
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‘Arts Connect 2.0’ Mini Showcase |
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This programme builds on the previous ‘Arts Connect’ programme (2021-22), providing further training in 4 art mediums for people with disabilities. The training courses include Non-visual Photography Class, Dancing class, Face and Body Painting Class, and Painting Class. Upon completing the courses, the participants will join in mini showcase to share their learning outcomes with the public, promoting art and community inclusiveness. There will be a free art experience workshop and a guided tour during mini showcase. Join us to enjoy the fun of art making with the programme participants.
Date: 13 Mar 2025 (Thursday)–18 Mar 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Venue: L3-04, L3 & L6 Common Space, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC)
Date: 15 Mar 2025 (Saturday) Art Workshop: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Registration required) Guided Tour: 4:00 pm Venue: Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio, L3-04, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre
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Charity Concert 2025 Came to A Successful End |
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‘Harmony in Diversity: When East Meets West in An Inclusive Music Performance,’ presented by ADAHK and title sponsored by Ms Lily Chow, concluded successfully on 20 February 2025. It drew more than 200 guests, sponsors, donors, and artists with disabilities, successfully raised funds to support artists with disabilities in providing them with invaluable resources and opportunities to pursue their artistic dreams. The Association was honoured to have invited Mr. Chris Sun, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, to officiate the opening Ceremony with Ms Lily Chow and other Executive Members and Committee Members of ADAHK.
The concert showcased an impressive lineup, featuring emerging talents Malcolm Mok, Hardi Li and Chris Tang alongside seasoned artists Ding Yijie, Yang Enhua, Lee Hin, Lee Shing and pianist Laurina Hong. Their performances not only highlighted exceptional skill but also reinforced Hong Kong’s stature as a cultural hub, paving way for these artists to shine both locally and interntionally.
A cocktail reception was held before the concert, welcoming guests, sponsors, donors, and artists with disabilities, featured four artworks by ADAHK’s artists with disabilities, fostering interaction while spotlighting their remarkable creations and promoting artistic inclusion. Artist Lo Pui-yung shared her painting journey, offering guests a heartfelt glimpse into how she channels her inner world through art.
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ADAHK’s Artists with Disabilities Travelled to the United States for a Music Performance |
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To celebrate the Year of the Snake, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in New York and Washington, D.C. hosted their annual Lunar New Year receptions in early February, featuring a music performance by ADAHK’s artists with disabilities Ding Yijie and Yang Enhua, along with pianist Laurina Hong.
The trio's performance combined violin, erhu, and piano, performing music pieces that creatively merge Eastern and Western cultures. Their performance showcased the extraordinary talents of artists with disabilities and reflected Hong Kong’s diversity and spirit of inclusiveness, leaving a lasting impression on all guests.
*Photos provided by HKETO (New York and Washington, D.C.)
*The performance was sponsored by HKETO (New York and Washington, D.C.) and Cathay Pacific
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‘A Bit More than Arts Festival 2025’ successfully concluded |
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‘A Bit More Than Arts Festival 2025’ successfully concluded. Themed ‘Things Around Us,’ emphasising the meaning of ‘Arts Engagement’ within communities. Through the annual exhibition, guided tours, the opening party ‘Mad Hatter's Tea Party,’ art experienced booths, concert, and artists sharing, the festival showcased the creative expressions of participants from ‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project.’ With its visual and performing arts programmes, the festival invited the public to experience art’s remarkable capacity in inclusion.
A heartfelt thank you to all the artists for their dedication and contributions, as well as to everyone who participated, making the ‘A Bit More Than Arts Festival’ a celebration of the city's diversity.
See you at the next ‘A Bit More Than Arts Festival’!
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【Arts Accessibility Scheme】 Programmes with Arts Accessibility Services in March |
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We will provide Arts Accessibility services for the art programmes below. You are most welcome to enjoy and participate.
No Limits 2025: Jazz Excellence by Matthew Whitaker (House programme in braille and audio format)
No Limits 2025: Songs of the Wayfarer by Claire Cunningham (Accessible captions in Chinese and English, audio description in Cantonese and English, caption reading in Cantonese, Hong Kong Sign Language interpretation)
No Limits 2025: Jockey Club No Limits Education and Community Programme "Small Steps, Giant Strides" #3 (Audio description in Cantonese, Hong Kong Sign Language interpretation)
No Limits 2025: Hide-and-Seek by ErGao Dance Production Group (Accessible captions in Chinese and English, audio description in Cantonese)
No Limits 2025: Be Seen by Zhao Hongcheng (Accessible captions in Chinese and English, audio description in Cantonese and English, caption reading in Cantonese, Hong Kong Sign Language interpretation)
No Limits 2025: Love Beyond by Ramesh Meyyappan, directed by Matthew Lenton (Audio description in Cantonese, house programme in audio format)
No Limits 2025: Whispers of Wind and Keys: A Piano and Flute Concert by Anson Tang and Ruth Montgomery (House programme in audio format)
The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival ‘Crime and Punishment’ (Audio Description in Cantonese)
Hong Kong Repertory Theatre ‘Sleep’ (Audio Description in Cantonese)
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Please Support Our Mission |
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ADAHK does not receive any regular government subvention. Our operation relies on donations from individuals, corporations and foundations alike. With support like yours, people with disabilities can continue exploring the world through the arts and develop the artistic talent that enables them to shine much brighter than they can imagine.
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Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong Tel.: 2855 9548 E-mail: ada@adahk.org.hk; marketing@adahk.org.hk Address: 4/F, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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