Published: 12:55, August 11, 2023 | Updated: 17:04, August 11, 2023
Hong Kong artists shine in Edinburgh Festival Fringe
By Wang Zhan

Hong Kong’s celebrated dancer and choreographer Mui Cheuk-yin performs in "Diary VII: The Story of……" during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Aug 9, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London has supported three Hong Kong performance programs to stage the good stories of Hong Kong at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

The three programs include Theatre de la Feuille, as well as Hong Kong’s celebrated dancer and choreographer Mui Cheuk-yin and TS Crew from performance platform "Hong Kong Soul".

Mui presented a contemporary dance performance titled Diary VII: The Story of...... and guided her audience through an intimate autobiographical journey, offering a heartfelt glimpse into her life.

Her performance beautifully conveyed the depth of her love and connection with her feline companion, creating a touching experience for everyone in attendance.

Performers from the Theatre de la Feuille play "Fall and Flow" during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Aug 9, 2023 (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

Theatre de la Feuille is a Hong Kong theater group that tells stories with body movements. Its work Fall and Flow is a non-verbal comedy inspired by famous wuxia and kung fu films of Hong Kong.

With a captivating comedy intertwined with kung fu, the troupe presented the profound themes of love, hate and sorrow and left audiences with food for thought.

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As the winner of the Asian Arts Award for Best Show of last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, TS Crew astounded the audience in No Dragon No Lion with their innovative reinterpretation of the lion dance and Chinese Opera.

TS Crew plays "No Dragon No Lion" during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Aug 8, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

They wove in elements of beatboxing, martial arts, tricking, and parkour, creating an electrifying fusion that pushed the boundaries of performance art.

Director-General of the London ETO Gilford Law addressed the audience of the three programs staged on Tuesday and Wednesday, saying that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s art and cultural sector and developing the city into an East-meets-West center for international cultural exchange.

He also welcomed the audience to visit Hong Kong and experience the unique cultural landscape of the city.

Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London Gilford Law (fourth left) addresses the audience of the Theatre de la Feuille's "Fall and Flow" during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Aug 9, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London Gilford Law (fourth left) addresses the audience of Mui Cheuk-yin's "Diary VII: The Story of…..." during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Aug 9, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

Director-General of the London ETO Gilford Law (left), chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Kenneth Fok (right) and Hong Kong’s celebrated dancer and choreographer Mui Cheuk-yin (center) pose for a photo after Mui's performance during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Aug 9, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 runs from Aug 4-28 in Edinburgh.

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Diary VII: The Story of…... and No Dragon No Lion play at C Arts, Lauriston Halls untill Aug 13, while Fall and Flow plays at Underbelly, Cowgate till Aug 27.