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Hong Kong Ballet's "Romeo + Juliet" opens to full house in New York (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States (US) tour of "Romeo + Juliet" with a full house at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time), enthralling the audience with a stunning visual feast set in 1960s Hong Kong.

     In this ingenious adaption of Shakespeare's classic, by the Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director, Septime Webre, the "old Hong Kong" was vividly brought to life with captivating choreography, intriguing drama, exciting kung fu fighting scenes and splendid cheongsam displays.

     The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), Ms Candy Nip, said she was proud to present to the US audience one of the finest and most international ballet companies in Asia. "The Hong Kong Ballet also represents the creativity, energy and diversity of our city. These brilliant artists are the cultural ambassadors of Hong Kong," she said.

     Ms Nip said this US tour was particularly meaningful as it was the first overseas tour of the Hong Kong Ballet since the pandemic. It was also the grand finale of our series of celebration activities for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 

     Prior to the opening performance, the HKETONY organised a reception bringing guests on a Hong Kong retro tour by exhibiting some of the city's cultural heritage, including Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, herbal tea shop and mahjong game set, etc. Attended by over 400 guests from the government, diplomatic, academic and business circles, as well as the art and cultural community, the reception also celebrated the imminent arrival of the Year of the Rabbit.

     Following the two performances at New York City Center on January 13 and 14, the Hong Kong Ballet will continue its US tour to North Carolina, performing at the Memorial Hall of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on January 20 and 21.
 
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Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" with a full house at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time), enthralling the audience with a stunning visual feast set in 1960s Hong Kong. In this ingenious adaption of Shakespeare's classic, by Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director Septime Webre, the "old Hong Kong" was vividly brought to life with captivating choreography, intriguing drama, exciting kung fu fighting scenes and splendid cheongsam displays.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" with a full house at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time), enthralling the audience with a stunning visual feast set in 1960s Hong Kong. In this ingenious adaption of Shakespeare's classic, by Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director Septime Webre, the "old Hong Kong" was vividly brought to life with captivating choreography, intriguing drama, exciting kung fu fighting scenes and splendid cheongsam displays.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" with a full house at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time), enthralling the audience with a stunning visual feast set in 1960s Hong Kong. In this ingenious adaption of Shakespeare's classic, by Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director Septime Webre, the "old Hong Kong" was vividly brought to life with captivating choreography, intriguing drama, exciting kung fu fighting scenes and splendid cheongsam displays.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time). Speaking at the opening reception, the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Ms Candy Nip, said Hong Kong Ballet represents the creativity, energy and diversity of Hong Kong, adding that they are the cultural ambassador of the city.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" with a full house at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time). Photo shows (from left) the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Ballet, Ms Heidi Lee; Board Member of the Hong Kong Ballet Ms Lindzay Chan; the Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mrs Vicki Kwok; the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in New York, Mr Huang Ping; the Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Ballet, Mr Septime Webre; the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Ms Candy Nip; the Director of Asian Affairs of New York State Governor's Office, Ms Elaine Fan; and the Deputy Permanent Representative and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations, Mr Dai Bing at the event.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time). Prior to the opening performance, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, organised a reception bringing guests on a Hong Kong retro tour by exhibiting some of the city's cultural heritage, including Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, herbal tea shop, and mahjong game set, etc.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of "Romeo + Juliet" at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time). Prior to the opening performance, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, organised a reception bringing guests on a Hong Kong retro tour by exhibiting some of the city's cultural heritage, including Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, herbal tea shop, and mahjong game set, etc.
Hong Kong Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated United States tour of “Romeo + Juliet” at New York City Center on January 13 (New York time). Prior to the opening performance, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, organised a reception. Photo shows special cocktails made from Hong Kong-produced gin were served at the reception to promote the city's local brands.