Tsuen Wan Town Hall is a town hall in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. Its construction was part of Tsuen Wan New Town. Originally it was planned to build near the Tsuen Wan Station of MTR, but it turns out located near the former Tsuen Wan Ferry Pier and Tseun Wan Magistracy, between Tai Ho Road and Yuen Tun Circuit in late 1970s. The town hall was completed in 1980. It facilitates with auditorium, cultural activities hall, exhibition gallery, conference room and lecture room.
The auditorium is the core of the town hall. With excellent acoustics design, it is often chosen by Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for practising.
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The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts , located near the north coast of Wan Chai on the Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong, is both an academic institution and a venue for performances.
The academy was established by Government Ordinance in 1984. It provides professional education, training and research facilities in the performing arts, theatre and entertainment arts, film and television. Its educational policy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions and interdisciplinary complementarity. Every year, HKAPA enrolls about 750 students for its full-time programmes and around 770 students for the junior programmes. Furthermore, its extensive EXCEL programme offers part-time personal enrichment courses and in-service professional training to nearly 8,000 students each year.
Since 1986 the academy has hosted the annual Hong Kong International Dance Conference.
The Academy offers academic programmes from Diploma/Foundation to Master's degree level in Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, Theatre and Entertainment Arts, as well as Chinese Traditional Theatre.
Academic staff includes:
* Prof Kevin Thompson, Director
* Dr Anita Donaldson, Dean of Dance
* David Jiang, Dean of Drama
* Shu Kei, Dean of Film and TV
* Benedict Cruft, Dean of Music
* John A Williams, Dean of Theatre and Entertainment Arts
* , award-winning pianist as artist-in-residence
* Lyric Theatre, with 1,181 seats.
* Drama Theatre, with 415 seats.
* Concert Hall, with 382 seats.
* Recital Hall, with 134-202 seats
* Studio Theatre, with 120-240 seats
Academy's venues are available for hire at reasonable rates, with technical, customer services and box office support.
The academy was established by Government Ordinance in 1984. It provides professional education, training and research facilities in the performing arts, theatre and entertainment arts, film and television. Its educational policy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions and interdisciplinary complementarity. Every year, HKAPA enrolls about 750 students for its full-time programmes and around 770 students for the junior programmes. Furthermore, its extensive EXCEL programme offers part-time personal enrichment courses and in-service professional training to nearly 8,000 students each year.
Since 1986 the academy has hosted the annual Hong Kong International Dance Conference.
Academic Programmes
The Academy offers academic programmes from Diploma/Foundation to Master's degree level in Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, Theatre and Entertainment Arts, as well as Chinese Traditional Theatre.
Academic staff
Academic staff includes:
* Prof Kevin Thompson, Director
* Dr Anita Donaldson, Dean of Dance
* David Jiang, Dean of Drama
* Shu Kei, Dean of Film and TV
* Benedict Cruft, Dean of Music
* John A Williams, Dean of Theatre and Entertainment Arts
* , award-winning pianist as artist-in-residence
Facilities
* Lyric Theatre, with 1,181 seats.
* Drama Theatre, with 415 seats.
* Concert Hall, with 382 seats.
* Recital Hall, with 134-202 seats
* Studio Theatre, with 120-240 seats
Academy's venues are available for hire at reasonable rates, with technical, customer services and box office support.
Sha Tin Town Hall
Sha Tin Town Hall is a town hall at the town centre of the Sha Tin District in Hong Kong, China. It is located near the Sha Tin Park and the New Town Plaza. It is part of the podium complex which includes the Sha Tin Town Hall, Sha Tin Public Library and the Sha Tin Marriage Registry.
The town hall consists of:
* an auditorium
* a cultural activities hall
* an exhibition gallery
* a dance studio
* a music studio
* conference rooms
* lecture rooms
* practice rooms
The facility was formerly governed by the but has since been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Its interior is currently under renovation.
The town hall consists of:
* an auditorium
* a cultural activities hall
* an exhibition gallery
* a dance studio
* a music studio
* conference rooms
* lecture rooms
* practice rooms
The facility was formerly governed by the but has since been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Its interior is currently under renovation.
Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre
Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre is a community arts centre in Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong and maintained by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The 3-floor venue consists of:
* Cultural Activities Hall
* Music Practice Rooms - 2 rooms seating 20 each
* Theatre - 471 seat auditorium with stage
* Art Studios - 2 rooms seating 20 and 30 people
* URBTIX Box Office
It is serviced by of the MTR .
The 3-floor venue consists of:
* Cultural Activities Hall
* Music Practice Rooms - 2 rooms seating 20 each
* Theatre - 471 seat auditorium with stage
* Art Studios - 2 rooms seating 20 and 30 people
* URBTIX Box Office
It is serviced by of the MTR .
Queen Elizabeth Stadium
The Queen Elizabeth Stadium is an indoor sport facility on the Morrison Hill in Wan Chai, on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. First opened in 1980, it has a 3,500-seat arena, gymnasia, squash and badminton courts, and a multi-purpose hall. It was built by the Urban Council, and is now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.
It is usually in Cantonese language referred as ''San Yi Kun'' because there are some indoor playgrounds in Queen Elizabeth II Youth Centre in Mongkok.
It is usually in Cantonese language referred as ''San Yi Kun'' because there are some indoor playgrounds in Queen Elizabeth II Youth Centre in Mongkok.
Kwai Tsing Theatre
Kwai Tsing Theatre is a major performance venue in Kwai Tsing District, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is located in Kwai Fong, near station. It was built by the and opened in November 1999 to provide a medium-size theatre for performances. It has a 905-seat auditorium, exhibition areas and rehearsal rooms. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it re-opened as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994. It has a maximum seating capacity of 40,000, including 18,240 at the main level, 3,153 executive seats, 18,559 upper level seats and 48 seats for wheelchair users.
The stadium is located in So Kon Po, Hong Kong Island, a valley near Causeway Bay. Most international matches held in Hong Kong are held at this stadium. It is also the location for the Hong Kong Sevens rugby sevens tournament.
Hong Kong Stadium also hosted the Rugby World Cup Sevens twice, in 1997 and 2005.
So Kon Po was formerly the burial ground for the 1918 fire at Happy Valley Racecourse. Then the Hong Kong Government moved all the tombs to . The old Governmenr Stadium was constructed by 1953 and had a capacity of 25,000. It witnessed the best times of Hong Kong football in the 60s and 70s. At the time, the stadium will be packed full of spectators when a top of the league clash happens and a red flag would be hoisted. Eager spectators without tickets would climb up to the hill behind the stadium to see the game.
The old Government Stadium was only partially covered, without sufficient seats or lighting systems. In the 90s, the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club proposed a reconstruction plan so that Hong Kong can have a world class sports stadium.
Even before the reconstruction, the Governmenr Stadium was Hong Kong's most important sports venue, with a sand running track around the football field. As the focus on the design was for football only, the track went to 450m, 50m longer than standard. Numerous schools held their athletic meetings here. But after reconstruction, due to the land size, no running track was built. Forcing the schools to look for alternate venues. The grass turf at the Hong Kong Stadium has also been much critized, even nicknamed "potato field" by Hong Kong's footballers.
The government had hoped that the stadium could be used as a music concert venue in order to bring in more rental income. But due to the noise levels, the nearby citizens complained endlessly. The government then had to regulate the noise levels which rendered the stadium unsuitable for concerts. That reduced greatly the income levels of the stadium and the management company, Wembley, ran into financial troubles. In the end, Wembley handed back the management rights and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department took over.
Alan Tam held a concert at the Hong Kong Stadium from 22 April to 24 April 1994. It was the only solo concert held here.
The only time the venue is used for live events is the Extravaganza of China Olympic Gold Medallists celebration show for the .
Hong Kong Stadium can accommodate 40,000. The spread is as below:
* 18240 at main level
* 18559 at high level
* 3153 suite level
* 48 wheelchair
In addition, there are many refreshment kiosks inside the stadium, including McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken...etc.
The stadium was supposed to be a multi purpose entertainment and sports venue, due to its much greater capacity compared to the other popular and over used Hong Kong Coliseum, where nearly all uses are now strictly for popular entertainment. However, its open-air nature has led to noise complaints from residents in tower blocks surrounding the stadium. It has not been allowed to host entertainment events since 1999. A new multi-purpose stadium at South Eastern Kowloon is currently in the planning stage, when it is completed, the Hong Kong Stadium will be demolished to make way for housing developments.
The Hong Kong Stadium is set to be demolished for luxurious housing development after the construction of the new 45,000 seat Kai Tak Multi-Purpose Stadium is completed.
The stadium is located in So Kon Po, Hong Kong Island, a valley near Causeway Bay. Most international matches held in Hong Kong are held at this stadium. It is also the location for the Hong Kong Sevens rugby sevens tournament.
Hong Kong Stadium also hosted the Rugby World Cup Sevens twice, in 1997 and 2005.
History
So Kon Po was formerly the burial ground for the 1918 fire at Happy Valley Racecourse. Then the Hong Kong Government moved all the tombs to . The old Governmenr Stadium was constructed by 1953 and had a capacity of 25,000. It witnessed the best times of Hong Kong football in the 60s and 70s. At the time, the stadium will be packed full of spectators when a top of the league clash happens and a red flag would be hoisted. Eager spectators without tickets would climb up to the hill behind the stadium to see the game.
The old Government Stadium was only partially covered, without sufficient seats or lighting systems. In the 90s, the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club proposed a reconstruction plan so that Hong Kong can have a world class sports stadium.
Even before the reconstruction, the Governmenr Stadium was Hong Kong's most important sports venue, with a sand running track around the football field. As the focus on the design was for football only, the track went to 450m, 50m longer than standard. Numerous schools held their athletic meetings here. But after reconstruction, due to the land size, no running track was built. Forcing the schools to look for alternate venues. The grass turf at the Hong Kong Stadium has also been much critized, even nicknamed "potato field" by Hong Kong's footballers.
The government had hoped that the stadium could be used as a music concert venue in order to bring in more rental income. But due to the noise levels, the nearby citizens complained endlessly. The government then had to regulate the noise levels which rendered the stadium unsuitable for concerts. That reduced greatly the income levels of the stadium and the management company, Wembley, ran into financial troubles. In the end, Wembley handed back the management rights and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department took over.
Alan Tam held a concert at the Hong Kong Stadium from 22 April to 24 April 1994. It was the only solo concert held here.
The only time the venue is used for live events is the Extravaganza of China Olympic Gold Medallists celebration show for the .
Facilities
Hong Kong Stadium can accommodate 40,000. The spread is as below:
* 18240 at main level
* 18559 at high level
* 3153 suite level
* 48 wheelchair
In addition, there are many refreshment kiosks inside the stadium, including McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken...etc.
Other use
The stadium was supposed to be a multi purpose entertainment and sports venue, due to its much greater capacity compared to the other popular and over used Hong Kong Coliseum, where nearly all uses are now strictly for popular entertainment. However, its open-air nature has led to noise complaints from residents in tower blocks surrounding the stadium. It has not been allowed to host entertainment events since 1999. A new multi-purpose stadium at South Eastern Kowloon is currently in the planning stage, when it is completed, the Hong Kong Stadium will be demolished to make way for housing developments.
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Future
The Hong Kong Stadium is set to be demolished for luxurious housing development after the construction of the new 45,000 seat Kai Tak Multi-Purpose Stadium is completed.
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