MaD 2012 MaD Experiences

07.01.2012
12:00 NN – 1:30 PM
English

Speaker

Dr Daniel KRAFT, MD
Executive Director, FutureMed
Founder+CEO, IntelliMedicine (US)

Melissa MOWBRAY d'ARBELA
CEO, Filigent Limited (HK)

Moderator

Edmon CHUNG
CEO, DotAsia Organisation, Vice Chair, Internet Society HK Chapter (HK)

07.01.2012
12:00 NN – 1:30 PM
English

We will be looking at exciting new technology, and how they can be used for good on a global scale.

Facilitator

Simon BENNETT
ECEO, roll7 (UK)

08.01.2012
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
English / Cantonese / Putonghua

The workshop will provide a 3-step approach and practical tools on social innovation for start-up social entrepreneurs or those who are new to the field.

Facilitator

Clive LEE
Founder, GEILI (Global Exchange In Leadership Initiatives), Envision Hong Kong and DragoNation
Honorary Advisor, ECSEL Alumni Council (HK)

07.01.2012
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Cycling Ground, West Kowloon Promenade
English

Uncle Frog King will bring you into the fun and creative world of live art. With his frog goggles, you will become a comrade of Frogtopia and have a taste of the unique experience.

About the Artist

KWOK Mang-ho aka Frog King
Frog King grew up in Hong Kong and experienced an "art life" in New York for 15 years. Since 1967, he has produced numerous performances, sculptures, paintings and installations in over 3,000 art events all over the world. He received the "Yomoma Arts Group Award – The Best Community Arts Service" by City Hall New York in 1987, "Hong Kong Arts Development Council Emeritus Fellowship" in 1998. His exhibition "Frogtopia．Hongkornucopia" was selected to be presented at the 54th Venice Biennale (Visual Arts) in 2011.

07.01.2012
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Covered Space C, West Kowloon Promenade
English

Join us for an exciting opportunity to create music together with a wide variety of drums and percussion instruments from around the world. Over 100 drums and percussion instruments are provided for you to play. Drum-Jam's founding director and leading facilitator Kumi MASUNAGA will guide you through an uplifting musical journey in this 100% hands-on, interactive programme. Feel the power of the beat and discover your own rhythm! No experience necessary and everyone is welcome!

About the Artist

Kumi MASUNAGA
Kumi is a native of Japan and has been based in Hong Kong since 1990. Motivated by a passion for making people happy through rhythm and a faith in the power of drumming, Kumi has been leading drum circles in Hong Kong, China and throughout the region for over ten years. RTHK made a documentary about Kumi and her travels to Africa with her students. The programme received a Silver Award in the TV documentary category at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2003.

07.01.2012
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Lawn, West Kowloon Promenade
English

The most popular setting of Chinese traditional theatre is 1+2, i.e. one table and two chairs. It is the most usual yet also the most creative setting ever as it can act as the symbol of a wide range of stuff.

Placing a set of 1+2 on the lawn in West Kowloon is actually transcending time and space. With the most traditional setting, let's have a dialogue with the modern world in quest of our future opportunity in art and creation.

About the Artist

William YIP
William YIP loves theatre, and believes that "drama is empowerment"! He is primarily a theatre director whose works include musicals, theatre repertoires, original plays and experimental theatre works. He is also a drama teacher, actor, translator and producer. In 2006, he founded Theatre Noir to make dialogue with the community through the company's creative drama programmes and theatrical performances. Recently, he created a series of workshops for the British Council to encourage Creative Science Communication. The workshops have been conducted in Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Beijing.

07.01.2012
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Covered Space B, West Kowloon Promenadee
English

How can our bodies relate to the environment? Starting from observation, the workshop explores spatial possibilities through movement and dance. Get physically in touch with West Kowloon and create your own site-specific dance. Dance your way into living space.

About the Artist

HUI Chun-kit Cyrus
Cyrus graduated from the School of Dance of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (majoring in modern dance; minoring in choreography). Upon graduation, Cyrus received the Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund Scholarship and pursued further study at the Folkwang University of the Arts, Germany. He was a student of Duminique MERCY in Germany. Cyrus is currently a freelance choreographer, performing artist and dance instructor.

LEUNG Tsz-yan Cherry
Cherry graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (first class honors) degree from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, majoring in contemporary dance and choreography in 2008. Besides performing, Cherry is also a dedicated choreographer. Her works have been featured at the Hong Kong Dance Festival, CCDC Dance Centre, Hong Kong City Dance Festival. Her work Positioning received an award from the Hong Kong Dance Alliance in 2011.

07.01.2012
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Starting point: Kwai Tsing Theatre
Finishing point: West Kowloon Promenade
Cantonese / Putonghua / English

Setting off from Kwai Tsing Theatre, more than 300 participants will explore the West Kowloon neighbourhood in groups, rediscovering local history, culture and community. As you reach West Kowloon Cultural District, MaD@West Kowloon Carnival engaging public to make their creative presence at this cultural space will be there for you.