Hong Kong Ballet's First-Ever Performance in Korea
"Romeo and Juliet" Reimagined by Septime Webre
International Collaboration by Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Sungkyunkwan University
"Collab Asia Project" Showcases New Works by Emerging Dancers
Labora Terry Arts Presents "Pajiok" Korea Edition
A Powerful Fusion of Cantonese Ritual and Contemporary Dance
Hong Kong Dance Troupe's Large-Scale Production "24 Solar Terms"
A Modern Take on the Cycle of Time and Life
Hong Kong Contemporary Dance Company Unveils "Mr Blank 2.0"
Exploring Identity and Awakening in the Digital Age
The international arts festival "Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul," which aims to promote Hong Kong's culture and arts around the world, will be held in Seoul for the first time this year.
Hong Kong Ballet 'Romeo and Juliet'
The Hong Kong Ballet will visit Korea for the first time since its founding. "Romeo and Juliet," to be staged at the National Theater Haeoreum Grand Theater on September 26 and 27, is a reinterpretation of the classic by world-renowned choreographer Septime Webre, set against the backdrop of 1960s Hong Kong. Septime Webre is a celebrated choreographer who gained fame for his large-scale productions during his 16-year tenure as artistic director of The Washington Ballet. This performance presents a stage where winding alleyways, dazzling qipao, Prokofiev's music, and the dynamic energy of Chinese kung fu are woven together, creating a unique intersection of East and West.
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts × Sungkyunkwan University 'Collab Asia Project'
The Collab Asia Project is an international collaborative stage jointly produced by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Department of Dance at Sungkyunkwan University. New works created through two weeks of collaboration between dancers from Hong Kong and Korea will be showcased at Sungkyunkwan University's Jobyungdoo International Hall from September 30 to October 1. This will be followed by outdoor performances at Marronnier Park on October 3 and 4. Crossing the boundaries of genres such as ballet, Chinese dance, Korean dance, and contemporary dance, this stage will highlight the talents and potential of the next generation of dancers. The Department of Dance at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts has produced numerous award winners in international competitions and choreography contests, establishing itself as a leading institution in the Asian contemporary dance scene.
Labora Terry Arts 'Pajiok' Korea Edition
The Korea edition of "Pajiok" by Hong Kong dance group Labora Terry Arts will be performed at the Arko Arts Theater Small Theater from October 17 to 19. Inspired by the traditional Cantonese ritual of "Pajiok," this powerful production explores life and death through the language of the body, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics in an original work. Choreographer Tsang Jinghui, winner of the 18th Hong Kong Arts Development Award for "Rising Artist (Dance)," is recognized for her reinterpretation of regional traditional culture through the language of contemporary dance.
Hong Kong Dance Troupe Large-Scale Dance Drama '24 Solar Terms'
The large-scale dance drama "24 Solar Terms" by the Hong Kong Dance Troupe will be staged at the National Gugak Center Yeakdang on October 18 and 19. This work translates the concept of the solar terms from traditional philosophy into contemporary stage art, depicting the cycle of time and life through a sensory presentation of light, sound, and video. Since its premiere, it has received enthusiastic acclaim from both audiences and critics, and in 2024, it won both the "Best Large-Scale Stage Performance Award" and the "Best Ensemble Performance Award" at the Hong Kong Dance Awards. The stage, co-created by artists from Korea and Hong Kong, harmonizes the aesthetics and sensibilities of both regions, offering a modern reinterpretation of the philosophy embedded in the flow of the four seasons.
Hong Kong Contemporary Dance Company 'Mr Blank 2.0'
"Mr Blank 2.0" by the Hong Kong Contemporary Dance Company will be performed at the Gangdong Arts Center Grand Theater Hangang on October 24 and 25. Utilizing glass walls and real-time video, the production breaks down the boundaries between audience and dancer, stage and reality, offering a sharp reflection of the modern individual. Since its premiere in 2018, the work has continued to evolve and was nominated for the "Best Choreography Award" at the 2019 Hong Kong Dance Awards, recognized for both its artistry and experimental spirit. This performance, directed by newly appointed artistic director Sang Jija with a new ensemble, dynamically reinterprets the loss of direction and awakening in the digital age through the language of the body.
"Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul" is an international cultural exchange festival organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Since 2019, it has been held in mainland China and major overseas cities to develop Hong Kong as a hub for East-West cultural exchange, and following Bangkok in 2023, it will be held in Seoul for the first time this year. Through a total of 14 programs spanning dance, music, film, comics, visual arts, fashion, and more, the festival will showcase Hong Kong's artistic excellence and cultural diversity to Korean audiences.
All performances can be booked via NOL Ticket (Interpark) and the respective venue websites. Detailed program information is available on the official website and Instagram.
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