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Hong Kong Drum Festival 2026: Majestic Drums

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One of the Programmes of Asia+ Festival 2026

Date and Time
30 Oct 2026 (Fri) 8:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Ticket Fee
$480, $380, $300, $250
(Half-price ticket discount for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and minders, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients and full-time students. Patrons can only enjoy one of the discount schemes for purchasing tickets.)
Conductor
Chew Hee Chiat
Performed by
Orang Orang Drum Theatre(Malaysia)
Ng Chun-sze
Qiao Jiajia
Fung King-yiu

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One of the Programmes of Asia+ Festival 2026


As the flagship event of the Hong Kong Drum Festival, “MAJESTIC DRUMS” captivates audiences with pulsating rhythms and boundless energy. This concert highlights the acclaimed Orang Orang Drum Theatre returning from their highly praised performances in “One Beat, One World: Connecting through the Drum” in 2024, delivering a showcase of the Southeast Asian country’s rich multicultural heritage.


The language of the drum knows no borders. In this concert, audiences will experience the many facets of percussion—from the earthy, folk-inspired Tuyang Sit in the Corner (adapted from Bornean melodies), to the lively Indonesian-inspired Aiyo… Mama!, and the explosive contemporary piece Charge. Classic works such as Flying Dragons and Leaping Tigers and the third movement of Yiu Kwong Chung’s Percussion Concerto seamlessly blend drumming’s majestic power with rich symphonic textures. Beyond international exchange, this programme shines a spotlight on “future drum kings”. Let thunderous drums ignite your passion! Immerse yourself in the electrifying power of rhythms that connect the world.

Programmes

Four Movements For Memory III for three percussionist Ma Hao

Percussion: Ng Chun-sze, Qiao Jiajia, Fung King-yiu


Mountain Sounds       Zhao sizhi Arr. by Zhao Sizhi (Arrangement commissioned by the HKCO / Premiere

Percussion: Ng Chun-sze, Qiao Jiajia, Fung King-yiu, HKCO Percussion Group


Tuyang Sit In The Corner     Adapted from Sarawak Folk Song    Arr. by Boyz Chew and Zyee Leow 

Ado Sorang Sibuk Sangat (Excerpts)    Lyrics by Syamil, Hui Min, Zyee Leow Arr. by Boyz Chew and Zyee Leow

Bakar  Boyz Chew and Zyee Leow

Performance & Vocals: Orang Orang Drum Theatre (Vocals: Rosemary Joel, Zyee Leow


Percussion Concerto   Impulse     Mark Lui Arr. by Wong Ching Yin

(Arrangement commissioned by the HKCO / Premiere)

Percussion: Fung King-yiu


Heading for (The third movement of Concerto for Percussion and Chinese Orchestra after 3 Poems by Sonja Huang) Chung Yiu-kwong

Percussion: Ng Chun-sze


Percussion Concerto   Flying Dragon and Leaping Tiger   Li Minxiong

Percussion: Qiao Jiajia


Ayo Mama   Indonesian Folk Music  Arr. by Simon Kong

Performance & Vocals: Orang Orang Drum Theatre (Vocals: Rosemary Joel, Zyee Leow


Percussion and Orchestra   Let the Thunder of Drums Roll VII.2023  Chew Hee Chiat

Audience perform with the Artists and HKCO


The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with intermission.