Name: RASA
Start: 2026-06-20T15:00:00+08:00
Location: Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre; Shau Kei Wan Road

RASA

About SAA AcademySouth Asian Arts Academyis a non-profit with a mission to bring the traditional music and fine arts of South Asia to a wider audience within a contemporary technological and social context. In Hong Kong, our aim has been to promote awareness of South Asian fine arts among youth. Since 2015, our team has successfully produced and presented three cross-cultural concerts featuring leading Hong Kong jazz musicians such as Eugene Pao, the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and vocalists from Hong Kong and India. We also host the only festival in the world dedicated to women in South Asian arts, two editions of which were presented in collaboration with Asia Society Hong Kong Center. We regularly conduct traditional South Asian music and dance workshops for universities and educational institutions in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong Baptist University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Our Board consists of professionals and artists from diverse backgrounds, such as music, dance, design, entrepreneurship, finance and academia.

South Asian Arts Academy Limited

A sensory journey that finds common ground between the classical music and dance of India and Central Asia through a seamless narrative.

Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre; Shau Kei Wan Road

RASA<h3>A Cross-Cultural Journey of Music, Dance, and the Human Spirit</h3>Join the South Asian Arts Academy for a historic evening of performing arts as we present the second edition of RASA.RASA breaks new ground by finding the common threads between South, North, and Central Asian classical music and dance, also featuring players from the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and dance performers from Sri Shakti Academy.<h2>The Story: From Museum Silence to Living Soul</h2>The narrative follows two visitors to a museum who encounter five ancient sculptures representing five distinct emotions: wonder, anger, hurt, calm, and joy. As their imagination takes hold, the sculptures come to life, weaving a story of two people from different cultures who fall in love at first sight, navigate the pain of conflict, and ultimately find the grace of resolution.This production is supported by a grant from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC).<h2>The Creative Collective</h2>Witness a world-class ensemble of Hong Kong-based talent:<ul><li>Jayang Jhaveri (Producer, Co-Music Director &amp; Scriptwriter): A practitioner of Hindustani classical music and the visionary behind this cross-cultural fusion.</li><li>Neesha Jhaveri (Choreographer &amp; Kathak Performer): A master of the Banaras Gharana style, dedicated to the elegance of South Asian classical dance.</li><li>Pasha Umer (Choreographer &amp; Uyghur Dance Performer): An award-winning soloist celebrated for her mastery of the Silk Road’s vibrant dance traditions.</li><li>Eugene Leung (Co-Music Director &amp; Dutar Player): An ethnomusicologist specializing in the hauntingly beautiful sounds of the Uzbek dutar.</li><li>Ustad Dilshad Khan (Sarangi): India's foremost exponent of the Sarangi - a fretless erhu-like instrument with a haunting tone.</li><li>Sarika Choy (Narrator - English &amp; Cantonese): a well-known Hong Kong model, actress, and experienced emcee known for her work with ViuTV.</li><li>Sabine Nicole Steffen (Stage &amp; Art Director): An expert in immersive design, ensuring a "feast for the five senses" through innovative lighting and stagecraft.</li></ul><h2>Event Information</h2><ul><li>Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026</li><li>Showtimes: Afternoon: 3 PM. Evening: 8 PM</li><li>Venue: Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, Hong Kong</li><li>Language: Narrated in English and Cantonese</li></ul><h3>Tickets &amp; Seating</h3><ul><li>Price: $250 per ticket ($150 for students with valid ID)</li><li>Seating Policy: Please note that seating is unreserved and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure your preferred view of this spectacular production.</li></ul>Step into a world where art transcends borders. Book your tickets now to experience the essence of RASA.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

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