“Beyond the Shore" (Peng Chau version) - Dialogue

If the great sea had memories, what would it record about us? From  ancient wars to sea goddesses, from fish-human hybrid legends to  legendary female pirates, the continuous waves of historical stories  have nurtured the maritime civilizations of each generation. Inspired by  the ancestral legends of the human-fish hybrid ‘Lo Ting’ and the pirate queen ‘Zheng Yi Sao’, “Beyond the Shore" (Peng Chau version) connects mythology,  history, and gender through interactive dance theater, embarking on a  journey of self-reflection.

This performance was premiered at the Itoshima International Arts  Festival in Japan. Returning to Peng Chau, we hope to understand the  relationship between islanders and non-islanders with the sea through a series of local interviews. The event is divided into two parts. The  first part is the “Interview" where the team will host at the open space outside the Lung Mo Temple, engaging in a "designed conversation” activity. The second part is the "live performance". After three weeks, we will use the local stories as a blueprint to create the "second half" of the performance and share this unique sunset moment.

This form is the registration form for the first part of the  "Interview". Apart from the legendary myths in Hong Kong, we are curious about the people who, live in this place–their memories, thoughts, and dreams. We would like to invite you as our guest to share your connections between the sea and your history. As a gesture of gratitude, we would be delighted to offer a small token of appreciation in return.

About the artists:

Alysa Leung graduated from Utrecht University (2021-2022) with an M.A. in Contemporary theatre, dance and dramaturgy.  Leung is an artist and dramaturg based in Hong Kong, who researches the connections among city, body, and self-identity with solo and community arts.  

Gigi Tang. Born in 1997, a cross-media creator, writer and scriptwriter who grew up by the sea, and tries to be alive every day.