Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2016

Summer’s nearly over – which means it will soon be time for Standard Chartered Arts in the Park! 
 
Hong Kong’s biggest themed puppet parade returns on 12 and 13 November. This year, to celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare’s legacy, our theme is A Midsummer Night’s Dream – one of his best-known and most well loved comedies. Step into a magical forest with mesmerising illuminated artworks, spectacular giant puppets, and an array of art stalls and stage performances – a weekend of extraordinary visual and sensory art experiences for all ages!

Night Parade
Immerse yourself in the magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a host of illuminated giant puppets.

Grand Finale Parade
Join the day-time festivities and watch more than 600 youngsters and 11 over 4 metres tall hand-made giant puppets.

A Meeting with Chimpanzee Expert Jane Goodall
Before the grand parade, join an inspirational talk by the famed conservation expert. 

Theatre in a Wagon 
The six mechanicals take you on a fantastic ride.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Puppet Theatre
Step into the magical world of the fairies with this handcrafted puppet show.

African Drum Jam
Create your own equatorial beats, and drum the afternoon away.

18 Free Art Stalls
Make your own mask or headdress, or try your hand at face-painting.

Stage Performances
Non-stop live performances by 70 talented youth groups.

TAGS:
Shakespeare, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Drum Jam, Arts in the Park, Community Arts, Puppetry, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jane Goodall, Parade, Face-painting, Youth