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International Festival of Inclusive Arts Festival Finale (with photos)
The following is issued on behalf of the International Festival of Inclusive
Arts:
The Festival Finale of the International Festival of Inclusive Arts features
outstanding artists with and without disabilities from Mainland China, Russia
and Hong Kong, bringing both adults and children a night of fun and beauty.
The Festival Finale will be held on December 10 at 7.30pm at the Auditorium of
Kwai Tsing Theatre. Local "Dancing Heart Troupe" of St James' Settlement
Rehabilitation Services and DancingAndy Creative Workshop will jointly stage a
new modern dance that presents the concept of social inclusion in "Smiling
Heart". Wong Wing-kam, Chosen Power, together with puppeteers with different
abilities will stage the innovative performance with shadows interpreting
paintings based on the album of famous painter Liu Tung-mui in "Trajectories".
In "Fun for All", internationally renowned Russian deaf theatre group, Toys
Theatre will mix deaf theatre, dance, clown performance and drama to tell
stories with music and body movements. The audience will not only sit back and
enjoy the performance but also become a part of it. The fun certainly extends
beyond the stage!
World Disabled People's Achievement Fair award holder China Disabled People's
Performing Art Troupe will perform the "Variety Show of Beauty", bringing the
Festival Finale to a close and giving viewers an unforgettable experience of
inclusive arts performances.
Organised by the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau and the Arts with the Disabled
Association Hong Kong, the International Festival of Inclusive Arts will be held
from December 2 to 10. Through diverse programmes like performances,
exhibitions, a symposium, workshops and a carnival, the festival aims at
providing an opportunity for participation in arts by people with and without
disabilities, and promoting an inclusive society.
Tickets at $80 per person are available at all URBTIX outlets. Discount tickets
at $40 per person are available to senior citizens, people with disabilities and
one minder each, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance
recipients. Wheelchair seats are provided.
For programme enquiries, call the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
at 2855 9548; for ticketing enquiries and reservations, call 2734 9009. Internet
bookings are available at www.urbtix.hk. For credit card telephone bookings,
call 2111 5999. Visit www.hkifia.net for more information about the festival.
Ends/Thursday, November 16, 2006
Issued at HKT 12:24
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