"So Nordic - Six Perspectives on the Nordics" Arts Salon Series by IATC

Let’s join our fascinating rides into the Nordic culture! Creatives from different disciplines engage in dialogues that give you fresh insights on the Nordics.
4.9 Wed
Environmental Harmony: The Aesthetics and Creativity of the Nordic Architecture
Humphrey Wong (Architect/Co-founder of MDFA) × Bong Yeung (Architect/Founder of littleurbanmountain)
Venue: Podium Workshop
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
11.9 Wed
This is not Swiss: Different Perspectives of the Nordics
Alan Ng (Founder of InNordics) × Kanice Yan (Freelance Journalist formerly based in Sweden)
Venue: Podium Workshop
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
18.9 Wed
In Search of the Key: Concepts and Inspirations for the Nordic Model of Education
Simon Lau (Principal of United Christian College/ Chairperson, Online Learning and Teaching Association (OLTA)) × Vincent Kwan (An architect building the education for the next generations)
Venue: Podium Workshop
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
25.9 Wed
The Imagination of Sustainability: Concepts and Practices of Nordic Design
Kay Wong (Fashion Designer/Co-founder of FASHION CLINIC) × Dylan Kwok (Registered Interior Architect (Finland))
Venue: 9F Forum Eslite Causeway Bay Store
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
2.10 Wed
Dance Out of the Box: Creativity and Interactions on the Nordic Stage
Ivy Tsui (Hong Kong independent dance artist) × Wayson Poon (Hong Kong contemporary choreographer and dance artist)
Venue: 9F Forum Eslite Causeway Bay Store
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
9.10 Wed
The Cultural Crossover: Understanding Swedish Cultures from a Hong Kong Perspective
Anders Nelsson (Singer/Actor/MC/DJ)
Venue: 9F Forum Eslite Causeway Bay Store
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
Podium Workshop
Podium, Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Take the elevators at Administration Building to Podium)
9F Forum Eslite Causeway Bay Store
9/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
In Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on registration
Pre-performance Talks by IATC

Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the Nordic performing arts through sharing by experienced artists and cultural experts before performances.
16.10 Wed
Dancing Denmark: My Dance Inspiration
7:30pm-9pm / In Cantonese
Hugh Cho (Choreographer / Artistic Director, TS Crew) × Anna CY Chan (Dean, School of Dance, HKAPA / Dance Advisor, West Kowloon)
Moderator: Joanna Hoi-yin Lee (Arts Critic)
19.10 Sat
The Nordic Imagination: Exchange, Inclusion and the World Stage
2:30pm-4pm / In English
Kai Amberla (Executive Director, Finland Festivals) × Benny Lim (Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies and Associate Director and M.A. in Cultural Management programme, CUHK)
Moderator: Damien Cheng (Theatre Critic)
20.10 Sun
Understanding Norwegian Plays and Theatre Structures from a Dramaturg’s View: Ibsen and Beyond
2:30pm-5:45pm / In English
Hege Randi Tørressen (Dramaturg, National Theatre in Oslo)
Respondent: Tam Kwok-kan (Dean, School of Humanities and Social Science, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong)
Moderator: Lai Sim-fong (Dramaturg)
30.10 Wed
Understanding Odin Teatret: Inspiration, Transcendence and the Contemporary Chinese Theatre
7:30pm-9pm / In Putonghua
Ding Yiteng (Rising Chinese Director / First Invited Chinese Actor of Odin Teatret) × Priscilla Lai (Freelance Theatre Director / Movement Coach / Performer) × Janice Poon (Senior Lecturer (Playwriting and Dramaturgy), School of Drama, HKAPA)
Moderator: Bernice Chan [General Manager, IATC (HK)]
Podium Workshop
Podium, Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Take the elevators at Administration Building to Podium)
Free admission. Limited seats available on registration
Standing quota for walk-in participants available on a first-come-first-served basis