How the arts can help seniors live happier lives celebrated in Hong Kong festival
The second Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival will feature over 130 senior artists performing to promote the benefits of arts engagement for elderly well-being. The event is organized by the charity Arts' Options to foster social connection and confidence among seniors.
Why it matters
It addresses the growing global interest in using creative arts as a therapeutic tool to improve the quality of life for aging populations.
More than 130 artists aged between 55 and 90 are set to take the stage for the coming second Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival, a powerful celebration of how the arts can help seniors lead happier lives
Running from September 9 to 20 at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, the mainly Cantonese event will feature more than 40 performances, including an opening performance titled Measuring Love directed by the award-winning UK theatre director Alan Lyddiard.
Other highlights include a drama production by Guangzhou’s Third Act Theatre, visual art exhibitions, and talks focusing on creativity and well-being during later life stages.
The festival is organised by Arts’ Options, a non-profit charity established in 2011 to provide creative outlets and training for senior citizens in Hong Kong.
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