Starting today (3 July), The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents: Dance Drama Cavalry will be staged for three consecutive days at The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre. The performances form part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s (the Club) Year of the Horse campaign. The Club is the sole sponsor of the production, organised by the Bauhinia Culture Group in Hong Kong. The Club’s support for the performance reflects its commitment to the 15th National Five-Year Plan’s emphasis to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. It also promotes outstanding traditional Chinese culture and advance arts development in the city.
The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (7th left), and Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of the Club (3rd right), together with Sun Shangwu, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (middle); Cui Jianchun, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR (8th left); Xu Zhengzhong, Chairman of Bauhinia Culture Group (8th right); Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (6th left); Song Yiping, Level II Bureau Rank Official, Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (5th left); Li Li, President of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre (7th right); and other guests attend the opening ceremony of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents: Dance Drama Cavalry.
Performed by actors from the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, Cavalry is the first large-scale original dance drama in Chinese stage art history to focus on the cavalry. Through powerful and virgorous dance movements, it expresses patriotic sentiments and pays tribute to history’s indomitable cavalrymen and their horses. Supported by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the dance drama is also included in the programme of this year’s Chinese Culture Festival and “Chinese Performing Arts Hong Kong Season” Series.
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The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (7th left), and Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of the Club (3rd right), together with Sun Shangwu, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (middle); Cui Jianchun, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR (8th left); Xu Zhengzhong, Chairman of Bauhinia Culture Group (8th right); Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (6th left); Song Yiping, Level II Bureau Rank Official, Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (5th left); Li Li, President of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre (7th right); and other guests attend the opening ceremony of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents: Dance Drama Cavalry.
The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (7th left), and Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of the Club (3rd right), together with Sun Shangwu, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (middle); Cui Jianchun, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR (8th left); Xu Zhengzhong, Chairman of Bauhinia Culture Group (8th right); Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (6th left); Song Yiping, Level II Bureau Rank Official, Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (5th left); Li Li, President of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre (7th right); and other guests attend the opening ceremony of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents: Dance Drama Cavalry.
The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said at the opening ceremony that Cavalry’s Hong Kong debut is a rare opportunity for audiences to deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese dance, and experience the patriotism and perseverance of the Chinese nation.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents: Dance Drama Cavalry, which forms part of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, is being staged at The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre.
Performed by actors from Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, Cavalry pays tribute to history’s indomitable cavalrymen through powerful and virgorous dance movements that express patriotic sentiments.
Performed by actors from Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, Cavalry pays tribute to history’s indomitable cavalrymen through powerful and virgorous dance movements that express patriotic sentiments.
The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said at the opening ceremony that Cavalry’s Hong Kong debut is a rare opportunity for audiences to deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese dance, and experience the patriotism and perseverance of the Chinese nation.
The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said the Club is honoured to sponsor a production included in the “Chinese Performing Arts Hong Kong Season” Series once again. By supporting outstanding national and local art troupes to perform in Hong Kong, the Club enables citizens and tourists to appreciate their top-rate productions, deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese dance, and experience the patriotism and perseverance of the Chinese nation. The Club will continue to leverage the city’s strengths to serve the country’s needs, and cooperate with the HKSAR Government and all sectors of society to contribute to Hong Kong’s integration into the overall national development.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents: Dance Drama Cavalry, which forms part of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, is being staged at The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre.
The Club is committed to promoting cultural and artistic exchange between China and the rest of the world, and to supporting the development of cultural facilities and heritage conservation in Hong Kong. In addition to sponsoring the Cavalry performances, the Club is also offering complimentary tickets to its staff as well as Club mentors and their mentees under the Strive and Rise Programme.
Performed by actors from Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, Cavalry pays tribute to history’s indomitable cavalrymen through powerful and virgorous dance movements that express patriotic sentiments.
The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine sports and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under “One Country, Two Systems”. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.
Performed by actors from Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, Cavalry pays tribute to history’s indomitable cavalrymen through powerful and virgorous dance movements that express patriotic sentiments.
About Cavalry
The dance drama is divided into six acts. The first half depicts the “choices” made by the hero Chuluu, who is determined to join the Inner Mongolian People’s Cavalry. Chuluu and his horse Galaa can be seen charging fearlessly through the battlefield.
The second half showcases the “loyalty” of war horses. Dancers mimic the movement of the animals, such as tumbling and jumping, to showcase the majesty and loyalty of war horses. At the performance’s conclusion, Chuluu loses his left arm and his war horse Galaa dies, signifying the unbreakable bonds of the cavalry in times of war.
The drama has been awarded the 17th Wenhua Grand Award, the 16th “Five One Project” Award and the 12th China Dance Lotus Award.
Starting today (11 June), a spectacular horse-themed light projection will illuminate the iconic domed façade of the Hong Kong Space Museum, brought to the public by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show, which is part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign. The multi-angle display showcases the profound significance of the horse in history, art and intangible cultural heritage (“ICH”).
Guests enjoy The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show.
The programme is one of the activities under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The light show runs until 24 June, with looping screenings nightly from 8:15pm to 10:00pm. Each session lasts approximately three minutes and is free for public viewing.
The multi-angle light display of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show showcases the profound significance of the horse in history, art and intangible cultural heritage.
The opening ceremony took place tonight, officiated by Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Professor Ricardo Mak, Chairperson of Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee; Manda Chan, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services of HKSAR Government; and Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government.
Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (middle); Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (2nd left); Professor Ricardo Mak, Chairperson of Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (2nd right); Manda Chan, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services of HKSAR Government (1st left); and Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government (1st right) officate at the opening ceremony of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show.
Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said the light show combines technology and tradition, creating a new attraction for visitors while also showcasing the rich heritage of the horse in Hong Kong and Chinese culture. The Club is honoured to solely sponsor a diverse range of events under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 that enable both citizens and visitors to explore Hong Kong’s cultural depth and unique charm, while experiencing the richness of Chinese civilisation.
Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a speech at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series:“Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show opening ceremony.
Since 2012, the Club has supported The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. This long-standing partnership has delivered world-class exhibitions and high-quality arts and cultural programmes that inject vitality into Hong Kong’s cultural scene, attract both citizens and visitors, and reinforce the city’s position as an international cultural metropolis. These initiatives also align with the HKSAR Government’s Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 and the National 15th Five-Year Plan, as different sectors of society work together to contribute to the country’s development.
Other activities under the Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series include “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” Opening Ceremony cum ICH Carnival, ICH Highlight Tours, and “10 Living ICH Treasures” Mobile Classrooms.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” Opening Ceremony cum ICH Carnival featured engaging activities and booths that enabled the public and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage crafts and experience their cultural richness and enjoyment firsthand.
The carnival, held in late May, featured engaging activities and booths that enabled the public and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage crafts while experiencing their cultural richness and enjoyment firsthand. Running throughout June, the ICH highlight tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore various intangible cultural heritage items, with practitioners sharing their skills and stories. The mobile classrooms bring intangible cultural heritage into primary and secondary schools through mobile exhibitions, live demonstrations and interactive workshops, enabling students to learn through enjoyable activities and fostering interest in Chinese culture.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore intangible cultural heritage items.
The Club has long supported the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, encouraging public and youth participation through a diverse range of initiatives. In addition to Hong Kong ICH Month, the Club supports three local traditional events on the national heritage list: the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore intangible cultural heritage items.
The Club’s support for these traditions, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.
The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information, please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.
