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Cultural Masseur 2023-24
Body massage stimulates circulation, while mind massage stimulates the flow of creativity. “Cultural Masseurs" connect the arts and daily life through an array of curated programmes, enlightening the participants as active audiences, to see the world artfully, share knowledge and ultimately become “cultural masseurs” themselves, passing on arts and culture in the city.
In traditional Chinese medicine, music not only nourishes life but also heals illness. As stated in the ancient Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, "Heaven has five tones; man has five viscera. Heaven has six pitches; man has six bowels. This reflects how man embodies the patterns of heaven and earth.
"The gong tone tunes the spleen, the spleen akin to earth; the shang tone tunes the lungs, the lungs akin to metal; the jue tone tunes the liver, the liver akin to wood; the zhi tone tunes the heart, the heart akin to fire; the yu tone tunes the kidneys, the kidneys akin to water. Attuning to the five tones corresponding to each organ helps smooth the flow of qi and blood to the body’s five viscera, bringing balance to yin and yang to prevent illness.
Healing Harmonies features renowned Chinese music artists Chan Pik-sum and Yanki Ma, who will perform melodies on the huqin and yangqin. This cross-disciplinary artistic experience integrates traditional Chinese music and medicine, immersing listeners in
beautiful melodies that regulate the five viscera and unblock meridians, opening body and mind through the healing power of cultural art.
Performer:
Yanki Ma (Yangqin)
Master of Yangqin performance from the Central Conservatory of Music（CCOM）. Yanki is currently the executive vice-president and general secretary of the Asian Dulcimer Association, the honorary member of Council of the Yangqin Art Professional Committee of the China Musical Instrument Association.
Chan Pik Sum (Huqin)
Trained in Cantonese music under the gaohu virtuoso Yu Qiwei, gaining a double major in gaohu and erhu. Upon graduating from the Academy with a Bachelor of Music (Hons) degree, Chan furthered her music studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and was awarded a Master of Arts (Music) degree. Chan is active in both Chinese and Western musical genres and has played with various leading orchestras.
Guest Speaker:
Dr Jenny Yeung Ming Ha (Chinese Medicine Practitioner)
Doctor of Philosophy in Traditional Chinese Medicine from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Yang has conducted in-depth research in the fields of Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin and beauty, and is dicdicated to promote holistic well-being by integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese cultural arts.
Art x Wellbeing: Healing Harmonies - Concert
Session 1: 01 Dec 2023 (Fri) 8pm-9pm
Session 2: 02 Dec 2023 (Sat) 8pm-9pm
Session 3: 03 Dec 2023 (Sun) 3pm-4pm
Venue: McAulay Studio (Hong Kong Arts Centre Lower Basement)
Ticket: 180 HKD
Art x Wellbeing: Healing Harmonies - Chit-Chat Salon
Date: 02 Dec 2023 (Sat)
Time: 5pm-6pm
Venue: McAulay Studio (Hong Kong Arts Centre Lower Basement)
Fee: Free of charge
Speakers: Yanki Ma, Chan Pik Sum, Dr Jenny Yeung Ming Ha
Disclaimer & Remarks:
- Each ticket is subjected to personal information. Any sharing or transfer of tickets is not allowed.
- No smoking, eating and drinking. Unauthorized photo-taking, audio and/or video recording are strictly forbidden.
- Participants may be captured in photos or video recordings during the programmes. The materials may be saved and uploaded to the Hong Kong Art Centre’s websites, social media platforms, publications and/or publicity materials. All photos and videos will be used for art promotion and educational purposes only.
- Participants shall present the verification email to our on-site staff before taking part in the events.
Adverse weather arrangements:
- If Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or an announcement is made by the Hong Kong Observatory that Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is to be hoisted three hours before the activity is scheduled to start, the activity will be cancelled. All activities scheduled for that day, including those due to take place after the signal has been lowered, will be cancelled. Admission fee will be refunded after the deduction of service charges.
- Hong Kong Art Centre will decide if the event continues and reserves the right to cancel all activities under adverse weather conditions.
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