PolyU Culture Promotion Committee (CPC)

[Limited Complimentary Ticket]
岩彩畫社會美育發展論壇

📅Date: 7 June 2026 (Sunday), 2.30 pm
📌Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, PolyU
💬Language: Putonghua
🔗Enrolment Link: https://polyu.hk/phjnh

內容簡介 Introduction:
「岩彩畫社會美育發展論壇」由中西區文化藝術協會、河北美術學院及香港理工大學（理大）合辦。本論壇匯聚中國美術學院、西安美術學院、中港澳地區及加拿大的專家學者，共同探討岩彩畫美育的學術基礎與課程體系構建、高校教育與社會普及的銜接經驗，並探討如何透過海外傳播模式拓展國際視野。論壇將現場發布《岩彩畫社會美育發展倡議》，攜手各界推動傳統藝術的傳承與國際化發展。
(The content is available in Chinese only)

A limited number of complimentary tickets are now available to PolyU students, staff and alumni on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please fill in the form on or before 29 May 2026. Each successful applicant will be entitled to a maximum of two complimentary tickets. Successful applicants will be notified by email individually.

【文明遇 · 鑒：錦繡江蘇 — 蘇港崑曲文化交流 A Cultural Exchange Programme Highlighting the Heritage of Kunqu Opera】

由江蘇省對外文化交流協會主辦，並由香港理工大學（理大）、蘇州市對外文化交流協會、江蘇省廣播電視總台及江蘇省蘇州崑劇院共同合辦

[2025-26名家講座系列: 丁新豹教授《孫中山與辛亥革命》]
由國史教育中心（香港）主辦，香港理工大學合辦的2025-26名家講座系列: 丁新豹教授《孫中山與辛亥革命》，於2026年4月25日在香港理工大學蔣震劇院圓滿舉行！今年適值辛亥革命爆發115年，也是孫中山先生誕生160年。丁新豹教授藉此機會回顧孫中山的革命事跡，從多角度探討他對辛亥革命的貢獻及探究他的不同身份是怎樣形成。講座主要分為三個部份：武昌起義與清室覆亡，孫中山對辛亥革命的貢獻及其不同形象的型塑。透過丁新豹教授精彩的分享, 加深了理大師生、校友及在場人士對孫中山的多重身份的了解，了解清室覆亡的背景及原因，提升大眾對國家歷史的認識。

The talk organised by The Centre of National History Education (Hong Kong), co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was successfully held on 25 April 2026 at the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre. This year marks the 115th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution and the 160th anniversary of Dr Sun Yat-sen’s birth. Taking this opportunity, Prof. Ting reviewed Dr Sun’s revolutionary deeds, explored his contributions to the Xinhai Revolution from multiple perspectives, and examined how his various identities were formed. The talk focused on three main parts: the Wuchang Uprising and the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, Dr Sun Yat-sen’s contributions to the Xinhai Revolution, and the shaping of his multifaceted image. Through Prof. Ting’s insightful sharing, PolyU students, staff and alumni and the audience gained a deeper understanding of Dr Sun Yat-sen’s dual roles. The session also provided a deeper understanding of the background and causes behind the fall of the Qing Dynasty, thereby enhancing public awareness and appreciation of the nation’s history.

[《林則徐：虎門銷煙以外》電影欣賞及分享會]
由香港電台及國史教育中心（香港）主辦，香港理工大學合辦的《林則徐：虎門銷煙以外》電影欣賞及分享會，於2026年4月18日在香港理工大學蔣震劇院圓滿舉行！是次活動反應熱烈，吸引約200名觀眾到場參與。節目以細膩的鏡頭語言和情感敘述，串聯歷史與當下，展現林則徐精神的當代意義，引導觀眾認識鴉片戰爭前後的歷史脈絡，理解林則徐在禁煙、外交與民生改革等方面的遠見與堅持，從而反思歷史人物在國家危難時的選擇與擔當，並啟發觀眾培養對國家的歸屬感。

是次放映亦邀得丁新豹教授（理大大學院士及理大藝術家聯盟成員）及林則徐第六代後人程平山擔任映後分享嘉賓，與現場觀眾交流，深化對林則徐精神及其家國情懷的認識，鼓勵新一代學習林則徐堅韌不拔的精神，承傳他的高尚情操和民族精神。。

The documentary screening and sharing session organised by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and The Centre of National History Education (Hong Kong), co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was successfully held on 18 April 2026 at the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre. The event received an enthusiastic response and attracted approximately 200 audience members. Through delicate cinematography and emotional storytelling, the programme connected historical events with the present day, highlighting the contemporary significance of Lin Zexu’s spirit. It guided the audience to understand the historical context of the O***m War era, to appreciate Lin Zexu’s foresight and perseverance in o***m prohibition, diplomacy, and social reform initiatives, and to reflect on the choices and responsibilities of historical figures in times of national crisis, thereby inspiring the audience to strengthen their sense of belonging to the nation.

It is also honored to have Prof. Joseph Ting Sun-pao (PolyU University Fellow and member of PolyU Artists' Alliance) and the sixth-generation descendant of Lin Zexu as the post-screening guest speakers, who engaged with the audience to deepen their understanding of Lin Zexu’s ideals and patriotic spirit, and to encourage the new generation to learn from Lin Zexu’s unwavering spirit, carrying forward his noble character and national spirit.

[Limited Tickets Available!] PolyU Orchestra Chamber Music Concert
📆Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
⏰Time: 7.30 pm
📌Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, PolyU
🔗Enrolment Link: https://polyu.hk/aDViC

Introduction 簡介:
Organised by the Culture Promotion Committee of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), this concert celebrates music's role in developing the next generation under the theme "Symphonic Pathways: Nurturing Future Talents". 13 ensembles featuring 50 members of the PolyU Orchestra will perform a diverse programme of classical and contemporary works. From strings and piano to woodwind, brass and percussion, the concert showcases the dedication and talent of our orchestra members.

由香港理工大學（理大）文化推廣委員會主辦，理大管弦樂團室內樂音樂會以「交響之路：作育菁莪」為主題，旨在透過音樂頌揚藝術之美與啟蒙意義。理大管弦樂團的 50 位成員將組成 13 個室內樂小組，呈獻一系列經典與當代的多元樂曲。演出涵蓋弦樂、鋼琴、木管、銅管及敲擊樂，充分展現成員們對音樂的熱忱與藝術才華。

【French May Arts Festival 2026】Scènes de la vie de Bohème 波西米亞生活場景
Date: 30 May 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Jokey Club Auditorium, PolyU (香港理工大學賽馬會綜藝館）
Language: Performed in French with English surtitles
Free Registration: https://art-mate.net/doc/94344

Presented by the French May Arts Festival, the Department of English and Communication, the Minor in European Studies, the Culture Promotion Committee of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Opera Hong Kong, this programme invites you to celebrate the timeless allure of the bohemian soul.

This story of impoverished artists, tells a completely recognisable and relatable tale of a group of young people in the period of self-discovery. Echoing the classic French novel by Henri Murger, based on the iconic opera by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and sung in French, “Scènes de la vie de Bohème” is an intimate dramatic adaptation of Giacomo Puccini’s classic opera. This is a new version of story of love, loss, art, poverty and the richness of life.

The programme will be around 90 minutes in duration without an intermission. Sung in French with English surtitles.

由法國五月藝術節、香港理工大學英文及傳意學系歐洲研究副修、理大文化推廣委員會及香港歌劇院聯合呈獻，本節目誠邀您一同感受波希米亞精神的永恆魅力。

這個關於一群窮困藝術家的故事，細緻描繪了一群年輕人在從放蕩不羈的青春步向肩負責任的成年之間，自我探索的動人旅程。呼應亨利．穆爾傑的法國經典小說，並以義大利作曲家賈科莫．普契尼傳世歌劇為藍本，以法語演唱的《波西米亞生活場景》，是普契尼經典歌劇的一部細膩而親密的劇場改編。全新版本是一段關於愛與失落、藝術與貧窮，以及生命富足深意的篇章。

本節目全長約 90 分鐘，不設中場休息。法語演唱，配有英文字幕。

PolyU Cinema: "Radioactive"
理大影院：《居禮夫人：一代科研傳奇》

ENROL NOW!
📅Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)
🕥Time: 7.30 pm
📍Venue: Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU
🔗 Enrol here: https://polyu.hk/DNEll

Tickets are now available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For PolyU students, staff and alumni only. Free admission.

Synopsis 故事大綱

In late 19th century Paris, Marie met fellow scientist Pierre Curie (Sam Riley). The pair went on to marry, raised two daughters and changed the face of science forever by their discovery of radioactivity. In 1903, the pair jointly won the Nobel Prize in physics for their discovery, making Marie the first woman to win the esteemed prize.

After the death of her beloved Pierre, Marie’s commitment to science remained unwavering and her work went on to win her a second Nobel Prize, taking with it the responsibility for discoveries which changed the world. This is a bold, visionary depiction of a legacy of an extraordinary life, the transformative effects and ensuing fallout of the Curie’s work and an exploration of how this impacted the defining moments of the 20th Century.

在19世紀末的巴黎，瑪麗(露莎蒙碧姬 飾)與同為科學家的皮耶居禮(森萊利 飾)邂逅，兩人對科學的共同興趣與激情，使他們越走越近，不久更結為夫婦。他們的感情以及對科學的熱情都與日俱增，成為了彼此在愛情上的伴侶及在科學上的最佳拍檔，更一起發現了兩種新元素「釙」及「鐳」，開創了放射性理論，並創造出「放射性」(radioactivity)這個科學名詞。他們憑著破天荒的研究，雙雙獲得諾貝爾獎，而瑪麗更是史上首位獲得此殊榮的女性。可惜皮耶不幸意外逝世，傷心欲絕的瑪麗仍然堅持繼續獻身科學研究，並再度獲得諾貝爾獎。居禮夫婦的浪漫與熱情，以及大膽探究的精神，成就了造福和改變後世的科學基業。

[Limited Complimentary Ticket]
中國歷史人物全接觸舞台劇《銷煙為民林則徐》

📅Date: 15 May 2026 (Friday), 7.30 pm
16 - 17 May 2026 (Saturday-Sunday), 3 pm
📌Venue: Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU
💬Language: Cantonese
🔗Enrolment Link: https://polyu.hk/bNVHE

內容簡介 Introduction:
此劇以林則徐虎門銷煙為經，彰其剛正不阿、忠貞愛國之情；復述其一生屢為蒼生請命，清廉自守。藉其行誼，刻畫其憂國憂民之志、勇於擔當之義，以昭後學。
(The content is available in Chinese only)

A limited number of complimentary tickets are now available to PolyU students, staff and alumni on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please fill in the form on or before 8 May 2026. Each successful applicant will be entitled to a maximum of two complimentary tickets. Successful applicants will be notified by email individually.

Theatre performance “8-11-13-17”
Date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: The Box, Freespace, WestK
Please click below for more information.
https://iichongkong.esteri.it/en/8-11-13-17-performance-with-antonio-rezza-and-ivan-bellavista-free-event/
Registration required. Click Below to reserve your spot.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/8-11-13-17-with-antonio-rezza-and-ivan-bellavista-tickets-1985566485809

Created by Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella, Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale Teatro, that the Italian Cultural Institute is hosting the next 26th of April.

Flavia Mastrella and Antonio Rezza have shared their artistic journey since 1987. Using diverse art forms, they have made performing a totemic poetics. They are continually generating new facts, short circuits, obscurity from excess and defect. Their language of contamination is expressed through the image, the body, the word and the substance. They destroy and distort classic dramaturgy. They erode the mundane beneath layers of desperate comical screams. They do not manipulate the brains of those who see; they manipulate the bodies of those who watch.

[St Catharine's College Choir, University of Cambridge & The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Choir Musical Exchange Concert]

The "St Catharine's College Choir, University of Cambridge & The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Choir Musical Exchange Concert" was successfully held at the Jockey Club Auditorium on 19 April 2026.

Ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary gems, the evening fostered a deeply meaningful cultural exchange between our two universities. A major highlight was the grand finale, where the voices of Cambridge and PolyU united to perform Thomas Morley’s Now Is the Month of Maying and the historic round Sumer Is Icumen In, offering a joyful welcome to the spring season.

A massive thank you to the two brilliant conductors—Dr Edward Wickham (David Epps Director of Music at St Catharine's College) and Mr Alex Tam (Conductor of the PolyU Choir) — for guiding us through such a captivating blend of musical excellence and artistic synergy. The rich and expressive interpretations from both choir brought the warmth of spring, renewal, and inspiration to all. Following the concert, a reception was held at the Global Student Hub of PolyU to allow members of both choirs to mingle and exchange with each other.

「劍橋大學聖凱瑟琳學院合唱團與香港理工大學（理大）合唱團音樂交流音樂會」於2026年4月19日在賽馬會綜藝館圓滿舉行。

是次音樂會呈獻了從古典名作到現代珍品的豐富曲目，為兩所大學帶來了意義深遠的文化交流。音樂會的一大亮點為劍橋大學與理大合唱團的壓軸演出，共同演繹了Thomas Morley輕快的《Now Is the Month of Maying》，以及歷史悠久的中世紀輪唱曲《Sumer Is Icumen In》，以歡樂的歌聲迎接春天的到來。

我們衷心感謝兩位出色的指揮——劍橋大學聖凱瑟琳學院 David Epps 音樂總監（David Epps Director of Music）Dr Edward Wickham，以及理大合唱團指揮譚天樂先生。在他們的悉心指導與帶領下，演出融合了卓越的音樂造詣與藝術協作之美。兩支合唱團細膩且富有表現力的演繹，為觀眾帶來了春日的溫暖、新生與啟發。音樂會結束後，兩校合唱團成員移師理大「黃民鄧潔華伉儷環球學生薈」參加交流招待會，在輕鬆的氛圍下深切互動、分享心得，進一步深化了兩校情誼。

[Artist in Residence Programme 2025/26: The Animation Auteur Raman Hui] The “Imagination in Life: Exploring the Art of Animation” Exhibition Opening Ceremony cm Film Screening was successfully held on 16 April 2026 at Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU, marking a vibrant celebration of creativity and cultural innovation.✨

The evening began with an exclusive Guided Tour at the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, where Mr Raman Hui captivated guests with personal stories behind his legendary works. The ceremony was officiated by Prof. Ben Young, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) and Chairman of the Culture Promotion Committee, Prof. Geoffrey Shen, Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships), Prof. Gerhard Bruyuns, Acting Dean of School of Design, alongside Artist in Residence Mr Raman Hui, officially marking the commencement of the exhibition.

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a special screening of Monster Hunt, with an engaging pre-screening sharing where Mr Raman Hui revealed his personal journey and the art of blending live-action with animation.

🎨 The exhibition is now open until 30 April!
Explore Raman’s creative milestones, discover behind-the-scenes insights from “Shrek” and more signature works, and bring your own drawings to life in the interactive area. Docent tours and special screening sessions comping up – join us and don’t miss out!

📅 Date: 16 – 30 April 2026
🕦 Time: 10 AM – 7 PM
📍 Venue: Podium, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU

#理大文化推廣