Freespace Happening (9–10.3.2019)
Art Park, West Kowloon , 09.03.2019 to 10.03.2019
Dance | Literature | Market | Workshop | Nature | Kids | Fun with Dogs | Tour
Dance
Djijor and Friends: African Drums and Dance Workshop
Come join our friends from different parts of Africa and learn some great beats and moves!
| Date | Time |
| 9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1: 3:10pm–3:30pm & |
Free admission. No registration required.
For the final WE Dance session of the season, we are delighted to welcome Indian movement artist Shilpika Bordoloi. Accompanied by musicians Mukunda Madhab Borah and Paramananda Kakaty Borbayan, Shilpika performs excerpts from her work Majuli, a contemporary dance tale about an island and its people. In the workshop sessions, Shilpika introduces some of the movements of Sattriya, a classical form of dance from Assam in Northeast India where she grew up.
| Date | Time | Programme details |
| 10 March (Sunday) | 3:00pm–3:30pm | WE Dance Indian Dance Workshop 1 |
| 4:45pm–5:35pm | WE Dance Indian Dance Workshop 2 and performance by Shilpika Bordoloi |
Click here to see full programme details.
Literature
Join the House of Hong Kong Literature and uncover hidden aspects of your personality through a short literary quiz. This month, our guest authors Tse Ngo-sheung (Saturday) and Keith Liu (Sunday), are on site to decipher your answers. All participants receive a small souvenir after the reading.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1: 3:00pm–4:00pm & |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission on a first come, first served basis.
About Tse Ngo-sheung
Former senior editor of the Hong Kong Economic Times, Tse is a prolific novelist, poet and playwright. She is also director of the Hong Kong House of Literature.
About Keith Liu
Hong Kong poet and publisher, Keith Liu is the author of two poetry anthologies: Not Even the Sound of Blossom and The Beach is as Quiet as a Stopped Clock.
Read more about the House of Hong Kong Literature.
Bring along a book to the bookcrossing and choose a book you would like to adopt! If you don’t bring anything, you can still borrow a book that someone else has shared and read it on the lawn.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Requirements for books:
- We welcome books in Chinese and English.
- Books should be in good condition.
- We only accept legal copies of books.
- Magazines, newspapers and textbooks are not accepted.
- Books with obscene, violent or offensive content are not accepted.
Book crossing guidelines:
- You are free to exchange as many books as you want.
- We suggest that you take away the same number of books as you brought.
- Please bring your own bag(s).
- If you do not have a book to exchange but there is something you are interested in at the Library, you can read the book at Freespace Happening and return the book to the Library before leaving.
Free admission. No registration required.
Our “Literature Gachapon” capsule vending machine offers beautifully illustrated miniature poems and small, poem-inspired charms for you to take home. Capsules are $10 each.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Market
Our regular waterfront market presented by “a nice place to” offers an exciting selection of handicraft booths, art stalls and workshops.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:30pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
Free admission.
Read more about a nice place to.
Download the Freespace Happening App to check out what’s on at our handicraft markets.
Bring your ticket stub with you and revisit your dreams and goals by collecting your Freespace Timehub wish card at Freespace Happening’s “a nice market” on 9 and 10 March.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:30pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
Free admission.
Workshop
What is life like for an asylum-seeker? Learn about the dreams and struggles faced by asylum-seekers in Hong Kong at our human library, where invited individuals share their stories in this very special session.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1: 2:30pm–3:30pm Session 2: 4:40pm–5:30pm |
Free admission. No registration required.
DIY Air Plant Boards for Cat Lovers
Calling all cat lovers! Join us to paint your favourite cat, share cat anecdotes, and create a miniature living air grass board.
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Date |
Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1: 3:00pm–4:00pm Session 2: 5:00pm–6:00pm |
Number of participants: 12 per session.
Fee: $180 per person
Suitable for participants aged 8 and above.
Registration required. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions on or before 12 March. Walk-in registration accepted on the event day subject to availability.
Please note
- Participants should arrive 5 minutes before the workshop starts and register at the “a nice market” booth. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes after the workshop starts will not be admitted. No refund will be provided.
- If the workshop is cancelled due to rain, inclement weather or other special situations, it will be rescheduled on 12 March and held at ‘a nice place to’ studio in Causeway Bay. Participants will be notified of the supplementary class arrangement by email. No refund will be made for participants unable to attend the supplementary class.
- For enquiries, please contact Mr Ching of ‘a nice place’ at aniceplaceto@gmail.com.
- “a nice place” reserves the right to make the final decision and to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
Learn how to make your own beautiful macramé plant holder in our DIY workshop.
| Date | Time |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Session 1: 3:00pm–4:00pm Session 2: 5:00pm–6:00pm |
Number of participants: 12 per session.
Fee: $180 per person (Plant not included)
Suitable for participants aged 8 and above.
Registration required. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions on or before 7 March. Walk-in registration accepted on the event day subject to availability.
Please note:
- Participants should arrive 5 minutes before the workshop starts and register at the “a nice market” booth. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes after the workshop starts will not be admitted. No refund will be provided.
- If the workshop is cancelled due to rain, inclement weather or other special situations, it will be rescheduled on 13 March and held at “a nice place to” studio in Causeway Bay. Participants will be notified of the supplementary class arrangement by email. No refund will be made for participants unable to attend the supplementary class.
- For enquiries, please contact Mr Ching of ‘a nice place’ at aniceplaceto@gmail.com.
- “a nice place” reserves the right to make the final decision and to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
See with Your Ears and Fingers
Experience art with all your senses through audio descriptions and tactile artworks that help you see with more than your eyes.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission. No registration required.
Decorate your own tote bag using fun and simple screen print techniques.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission. No registration required.
Visit our solar-powered playground and try out toys powered by sunlight and other sources of renewable energy. You can also have a go at creating your own solar-powered toy – a fun way for visitors of all ages to learn more about renewable power!
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:30pm–5:30pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Number of participants: 20
Fee: $50 per person
Registration required on-site at the “Solar Toy Playground” booth. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Read more about Solar Sound System.
Nature
The Sounds of Nature in the City
The sounds of nature have an almost magical power to relax our minds and bodies and give us a positive emotional boost. This month, the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society brings the sounds of nature to the Art Park – join us to hear some familiar, enchanting voices!
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission. No registration required.
Visit our animal-themed face-painting booth and let our artists disguise you as your favourite animal!
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–6:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Fee: $50 per person
The Sparrow Tree is made from different parts of a tree. The wings of the birds are made from leaves. Their bodies are made from different coloured bark and their beaks and claws are made from pieces of branches.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–7:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission.
Kids
On our newly opened waterfront promenade, ohmykids host a giant children’s playground designed by students with all kinds of creative upcycled “play art” pieces, including a “Scaffolding Slide”, an exciting “Scaffolding Maze”, a “Four-legged Tyre Octopus” and a “Free Play Bamboo Zone”.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–6:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission.
Notes:
- Participants must be children aged 2–12 years. Please note that there is a suggested age range for each playground facility.
- Apart from the suggested age, parents should consider the health condition and ability of their children for each playground facility.
- All facilities belong to the shared resources of ohmykids Playground. Do not take any parts away without authorisation.
- For safety reasons, the organiser has the right to refuse the participation of children under 2 years of age and their parents.
- ohmykids reserves the right of final decision and change of the terms and conditions without prior notice.
Read more about ohmykids.
The ohmykids Market is a fun craft and games market run by creative young stall holders aged below 12. Come along and be surprised by their ideas!
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–6:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission.
“Green Concert by Orff4Kids” gives children the opportunity to dance, play interactive games with performers, get up close to a collection of musical instruments and enjoy a fun concert experience.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1: 3:30pm–4:00pm Session 2: 5:00pm–5:30pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission.
Teachers and children from Hong Kong Soka Kindergarten lead a lion-dance parade around the Art Park. Join us and learn more about this fun tradition from the young dancers!
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
4:15pm–4:45pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Presented in collaboration with Hong Kong Soka Kindergarten and Hong Kong Spunk Dragon and Lion Dance Sport Association.
In this perfect workshop for parents and children, tutors from “Green Come True” share simple ideas for how to upcycle old bamboo into wind chimes and rainsticks. A great opportunity to explain recycling to your kids.
| Date | Programme details | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) & 10 March (Sunday) |
Bamboo Wind Chime Workshop |
Session 1: 2:30pm–3:20pm Session 2: 3:30pm–4:20pm |
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Bamboo Rainstick Workshop |
Session 1: 4:30pm–5:20pm Session 2: 5:30pm–6:20pm |
Free admission. Limited walk-in quotas available on a first come, first served basis.
Notes:
- Suitable for participants aged 5 and above. All Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Both workshops involve the use of an electric drill and sharpening tool.
- ohmykids reserves the right to make final decisions and changes at any time without prior notice.
Fun with Dogs
Basic Dog Care Tips for Dog Lovers
In our fun and informative sharing sessions, specially deisgned for dog lovers and new dog owners, Hong Kong Dog Rescue’s experienced dog adoption manager shares basic tips on dog care and how to bond with your newly adopted pet.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1: 2:00pm–2:30pm Session 2: 4:00pm–4:30pm |
Number of participants: 20 per session
$50 donation required. Registration required. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Tags save lives! Donate $20 to help the homeless dogs at Hong Kong Dog Rescue and receive a customised tag for your dog!
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
2:00pm–6:00pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
$20 donation required.
Tour
Join our “Park Tour and Workshop” for an introduction to the Art Park and a closer look at the trees and plants growing there. Walking with our knowledgeable guides you will learn interesting information about the park and fun facts about the different plant species. After the tour you can also take part in a fun interactive workshop.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
Session 1 2:00pm–4:00pm Session 2 3:30pm–5:30pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission on a first come, first served basis. Advance registration required.
Click here to see full programme details.
Freespace Blindfolded – See the World in Darkness
Arts With the Disabled Association Hong Kong and “a nice place to” team up to take you on a blindfolded tour that helps you learn how to experience the world around you with all of your senses.
| Date | Time |
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9 March (Saturday) |
4:00pm–5:15pm |
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10 March (Sunday) |
Free admission on a first come, first served basis. Please register on-site 15 minutes before the event begins.
Read more about ADAHK and “a nice place to”.