Spanish Dance Performance "PLAY" to Dazzle Audiences at International Arts Carnival This August

Award-winning Spanish dance performance "PLAY" ignites sheer joy of play

Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" in early August as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival (IAC) presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. With the Yuen Long Theatre turned into a playground, the show features agile and energetic dancers in quirky costumes who wield curious objects to bring sheer joy to audiences.

Everyday games and toys are reinvented through dance in this playground: swan-shaped floaties will perform "Swan Lake" ballet, pillows several times larger than a human will engage in a pillow fight, gigantic cat's cradles will form countless patterns, and there will even be a tap dance performed by a mischievous troupe of fluffy dogs, ensuring an endless stream of dazzling surprises.

The production has swept the awards for Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Original Score, and was named a finalist for Best Family Show at the 2020 MAX Awards in Spain. Designed for nothing but sheer joy, it invites all fun-loving children-at-heart to join the celebration.

"PLAY" will be held at 3pm on August 8 and 9, and 7.30pm on August 8 at the Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre. This programme is recommended for audience members aged 4 and above. Tickets priced at $220, $280 and $350 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the URBTIX mobile ticketing app.

Ameet-the-artist session will be held after the performance on August 9for the audience to exchange views with the performers. In addition, parent-child dance workshops (in English with Cantonese interpretation) will be held at 11am and 5pm on August 9 at the Dance Studio of Yuen Long Theatre, where participants will learn a short dance piece through games, improvisation and physical contact. The workshops will close with an enjoyable group drawing exercise and are suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families. Tickets are priced at $120 for children and $180 for parents.

For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.

This year's IAC will present over 100 performances and related activities in July and August, bringing together artists from overseas, the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong for an exciting lineup of interactive, inspiring and family-friendly programmes, including acrobatics, dance, music, theatre and multimedia. The IAC will also offer film screenings, library activities, parent-child workshops, an online programme and exhibitions, providing the city with a fulfilling and diverse summer arts experience for families.

Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" on August 8 and 9 as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Everyday games and toys are reinvented through dance in the show. One performance features pillows several times larger than a human engaging in a pillow fight. (Source of photo: Pedro Arnay) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" on August 8 and 9 as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Everyday games and toys are reinvented through dance in the show. One performance features a tap dance performed by a mischievous troupe of fluffy dogs. (Source of photo: Pedro Arnay) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" on August 8 and 9 as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The show features agile and energetic dancers in quirky costumes who wield curious objects to bring sheer joy to audiences. (Source of photo: Pedro Arnay) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" on August 8 and 9 as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The show features agile and energetic dancers in quirky costumes to bring sheer joy to audiences. (Source of photo: Pedro Arnay) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" on August 8 and 9 as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The show features agile and energetic dancers in quirky costumes who wield curious objects to bring sheer joy to audiences. (Source of photo: Pedro Arnay) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving passengers at airport

Hong Kong Customs today (July 31) detected one drug trafficking case at Hong Kong International Airport. About 3.9 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with a total estimated market value of about $0.8 million was seized. Two men were arrested.

A 28-year-old and a 23-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong today from Hangzhou and Bangkok, Thailand, respectively. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside the suitcase of the 28-year-old man. The 28-year-old man and the 23-year-old man connected to the case were subsequently arrested.

An investigation of the case is ongoing.

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases