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International Arts Carnival to offer summer fun for all (with photos)
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     This summer, the International Arts Carnival (IAC) will offer a splendid array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for all. Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the annual summer arts festival will run from July 6 to August 13 and will feature a series of arts programmes for families.
 
     In this year's carnival, performing groups from the Mainland, Australia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Spain, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, along with local groups, will present a variety of programmes including acrobatics, dance theatre, music theatre, shadow puppetry, interactive installation, bubble theatre, shadow theatre, multimedia theatre and magic. Films from around the world will also be screened.
 
     The breathtaking acrobatic show "Pizzazz!" by the China National Acrobatic Troupe will start the festival with an amazing display of precision, energy and striking feats such as diabolo routines, balancing acts and tumbling through hoops to present an astounding action-packed encounter.
 
     Fireflies Shadow Theater of Ukraine will perform its showcase "Shadow Space", featuring imaginative storytelling and blending cool visuals and acrobatics to take the audience on an adventure into whimsical realms of light and shadow.
 
     Employing bubbles, stunning lighting and a laser show finale, Fan Yang Productions International from the US will create a dazzling wonderland in "Gazillion Bubble Show", an off-Broadway smash hit with a continuous 10-year run.
 
     Audiences can design and build their dream residences in the creative installation "Home Sweet Home" by the UK's Subject to_change, and experience community life with other participants.
 
     Local participation is equally creative. Members of the public should not miss the family musical "Cooking Papa" by the Theatre Wonderland, magic and music theatre in "How are you, neighbour?" by Harry Wong, and the musical "Éphémère the Little Witch" by Hong Kong 3 Arts Musical Institute.
 
     Other attractive programmes will include:
 
* "Puzzle" by Dansema Dance Theater (Lithuania);
* "Slapdash Galaxy" by Bunk Puppets (Australia);
* "The Music Factory" by Calefax Reed Quintet (The Netherlands);
* "The Polar Bears Go Up" by Fish and Game (UK);
* "Beatles for Babies" by La Petita Malumaluga (Spain);
* "Dim Sum Adventures @ Lung Fung Teahouse 2.0" by Hong Kong Dance Company;
* "The Mad Monk and the Eight Immortals" by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Hong Kong Repertory Theatre;
* "The Little Prince" by City Contemporary Dance Company;
* "BAUHAUS Magic Flute" by Zuni Icosahedron;
* Hong Kong Youth Music Camp Concerts 2017 by the Music Office;
* International Children and Youth Film Carnival 2017 by the Film Programmes Office; and
* Summer Fun Party by the Entertainment Office.
 
     Outreach and school touring programmes, workshops, cultural tours and exhibitions will also be part of the extension activities of the IAC.
 
     Tickets will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from tomorrow (May 12) onwards. For credit card telephone bookings, please call 2111 5999.

     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.
 
Ends/Thursday, May 11, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:38
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This summer, the annual International Arts Carnival will run from July 6 to August 13 and will offer a splendid array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for all. The breathtaking acrobatic show "Pizzazz!" by the China National Acrobatic Troupe will start the festival with an amazing display of precision, energy and striking feats such as tumbling through hoops to present an astounding action-packed encounter.
This summer, the annual International Arts Carnival will run from July 6 to August 13 and will offer a splendid array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for all. Employing bubbles, stunning lighting and a laser show finale, Fan Yang Productions International from the US will create a dazzling wonderland in "Gazillion Bubble Show".
This summer, the annual International Arts Carnival will run from July 6 to August 13 and will offer a splendid array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for all. Local participation will include the creative magic and music theatre show "How are you, neighbour?" by Harry Wong.
This summer, the annual International Arts Carnival will run from July 6 to August 13 and will offer a splendid array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for all. Children can design and build their dream residences in the creative installation "Home Sweet Home" by the UK's Subject to_change, and experience community life with other participants.
This summer, the annual International Arts Carnival will run from July 6 to August 13 and will offer a splendid array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for all. Fireflies Shadow Theater of Ukraine will perform "Shadow Space", blending cool visuals and acrobatics into captivating and imaginative storytelling.