Taipei, Sept. 15 (CNA) Audiences in Hong Kong can get a taste of Taiwanese performing arts in November when the annual "Taiwan Month" kicks off in the former British colony, showcasing top and emerging artistic groups.
The "Taiwan Month," to begin Nov. 1, will feature 31 performances and talks by 10 groups, according to the Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Centre, Taiwan's cultural office in Hong Kong and organizer of the event.
Among them are performances by Cloud Gate 2 -- the youth and outreach wing of the renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre -- the Ju Percussion Group, the Paper Windmill Theatre and the Guoguang Opera Company.
Dance troupe Shu-Yi and Dancers will also perform in a public square, while the Chio-Tian Folk Drums and Arts Troupe will cooperate with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in a percussion show that turns a traditional Taiwanese folk drum parade into a performing arts piece.
The performances will be a combination of tradition and innovation, said Lu Chien-ying, head of the Kwang Hwa center.
Now in its eighth year, "Taiwan Month" has in the past showcased Taiwan's cuisine, music, theater, literature, films and tourist attractions, and is organized to promote deeper understanding of Taiwan among people in Hong Kong.
(By Christie Chen)