The 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong Drum Festival
The Hong Kong Drum Festival was first held in 2003 as part of a series of events to get Hong Kong back on its feet after the outbreak of the SARS epidemic, and features a range of interactive activities, drum competitions and concerts to foster a community spirit and introduce people from different walks of life to traditional Chinese music. Since its launch, the Hong Kong Drum Festival has become a key fixture on the city’s cultural calendar – in addition to cultural events, it also helps to support local communities through a series of community-based activities.
This year, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) will be organising a series of online and offline events to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Drum Festival and brings together citizens, tourists, elderly, youngsters, vulnerable groups, young persons in custody
and ethnic minorities etc in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"The 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong Drum Festival" launch event highlight video replay: HKCO YouTube
"Hong Kong Drum Festival 20th Anniversary" Activities
“One Beat, One World: Connecting through the Drum” (presented by Chinachem Group)
“One Beat, One Community: Connecting Throughthe Drum” Drum training with performance recorded on video
A series of group drum lessons will be organised for members of the public in collaboration with the Home Affairs Department, the District Councils and local drum teachers. The HKCO will also team up with drum teachers to organise special activities for ethnic minorities, youths and other specific groups. Participants will be asked to prepare and film a two-minute performance based on their age and ability, which will be screened online as well as at the “One Beat, One World: Connecting through the Drum” event to be held at the West Kowloon Cultural District on 14 October. The event will also be livestreamed at numerous locations, including community halls, elderly care centres and schools.
Enquires: Tracy Huang (Head of Marketing and Development)
Tel.: (852) 3185 1608
Email: thuang@hkco.org
Online #DrumChallenge
Music fans from around the world are invited to join the #DrumChallenge by playing drum beats with a recycled object or any other items and uploading a video of their performance to the HKCO’s social media channels.
Drum around the World! Global drum performance recorded on video
Drum ensembles from around the world, including Japan, the UK, Canada, the US, South Korea, Africa, Taiwan and Malaysia will be invited to record a2-3 minute video clip, which will be screened at the “One Beat, One World: Connecting through the Drum” event to be held at the West Kowloon Cultural
District on 14 October.
Drumming Fun @ Central Market
Young musicians from the HKCO will be performing at Central Market and encouraging members of the public to join in with instruments made from
recycled materials.
Drumming Fun @ Nina Tower
Young musicians from the HKCO will be performing at Nina Tower and encouraging local residents as well as staff from Chinachem Group to join in
with instruments made from recycled materials.
“One Beat, One World: Connecting through the Drum” Drum Carnival and 5G Live Concert @ West Kowloon Art Park
14/10/2023 (Sat)
This year’s programme will include the following events:
- Opening ceremony (including performances by Intangible Cultural Heritage Drum Groups from mainland)
- Drum Carnival 1. Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition prize-giving ceremony with performances by winning groups.
2. 3.47 metre Peace drum for members of the public to play.
3. Drum workshop (led by contestants of the Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition or HKCO musicians).
4. Food and game booths organised by ethnic minorities, immigrant families, and disadvantaged groups).
5. Large projector screen with videos of drum performances from across Hong Kong’s 18 districts.
6. Large projector screen with videos of performances by drum ensembles from around the world.
- Exchanges between Intangible Cultural Heritage Drum Groups from mainland and the public
- 5G Live ConcertThe HKCO will stage a concert together with numerous leading drum ensembles or virtuoso from around the world. The event will be broadcast live
online, and rattle drums will be distributed among members of the audience to enable them to join in with the orchestra and other performers.
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More from the "Hong Kong Drum Festival"
Safety Godown Group proudly supports Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition
Drum players from across Hong Kong will be invited to showcase their talent at the Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition. Contestants will compete across a number of different groups, including a schools category (with separate groups for kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and universities), a group for special schools and rehabilitation centres, a seniors group, a specified repertoire group, a free recital group, the ‘King of Drums Challenge’, and a lion dance drum group.
"2023 Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition" details
Chinese Drum Music Showcase @ Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
Drum groups from across Mainland China will be invited to perform at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. It is a showcase that facilitates cultural exchange among the groups and interaction with the public.
