Voyage of the Eight Graces

Dance X Theatre X Cross-Cultural Music Voyage of the Eight Graces

Presented by Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDance) and co-produced by The TENG Company of Singapore, Voyage of the Eight Graces is proudly sponsored by China Merchants Foundation. This original new work draws inspiration from the cultural essence of the traditional Chinese “Eight Graces”: Music, Go, Calligraphy, Painting, Poetry, Fragrance, Flowers, and Tea. Blending traditional and contemporary theatrical forms, this production elegantly embodies the refined aesthetic of the East. The TENG Ensemble moves beyond classical convention, performing live across a fusion of musical idioms, while the dancers use their body language to explore the spirit of the “Eight Graces”, in contemplating the meaning of life.

Amidst the bustle of urban life, dance, theatre, and music interweave to reveal the rhythm of existence. Each step, dialogue, and melody is a rumination on the “Eight Graces”—a journey of the soul that cultivates wisdom deeply entwined with people and the environment, seeking to restore lost balance and tranquility.

Exploring the philosophy of harmony between Chinese culture and nature, the production embraces the concept of green theatre, prioritising the use of renewable or reusable materials to reduce  carbon footprint, practising environmental responsibility while conserving cultural heritage. This cross-cultural dialogue between Hong Kong and Singapore encapsulates the contemporary appeal of intangible cultural heritage from a unique perspective.

Voyage of the Eight Graces is a “Partner Programme” of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026 and a programme of the Asia+ Festival 2026.

PRESENTED BY: Hong Kong Dance Company

CO-PRODUCED BY: The TENG Company of Singapore

TITLE SPONSOR: China Merchants Foundation

MAIN SPONSOR: Sino Group, Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation

SUPPORTED BY: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth, National Arts Council, Mapletree, Bernice & Christopher Franck

GREEN THEATRE RESEARCH PARTNER: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

A “Partner Programme” of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026 and a programme of the Asia+ Festival 2026.

Artistic Coordinator: Yang Yuntao

Choreographer: Huang Lei

Assistant Choreographer: Hua Chi-yu

Concept & Creative Director (Music): Dr Samuel Wong^

Head of Creative Development (Music): Jeremy Wong^

Music Composers and Producers: Bang Wenfu^, Chow Jun Yi^, Joel Nah^, Sulwyn Lok^

Dramaturg & Performance Coaching: Melissa Leung

Set Designer: Wong Yat Kwan

Associate Set Designer: Joslyn Wong

Costume Designer: Lin Ching-ju

Lighting Designer: Denzel Yung

Sound Designer: Martin Lai

Music Ensemble Sound Designer: Steve Zhang^

Monitoring Engineer: Aw Wei Zheng^

Digital Image Designer: Oliver Shing

^Member of The TENG Company of Singapore

Performers: Hong Kong Dance Company

Live Performances: The TENG Ensemble

Pipa: Jeremy Wong

Erhu: Amada Toh

Sheng: Chew Lixian

Keyboard: Gabriel Hoe

Guitar: Leonard Goh

Guzheng: Sim Kee

Cello: Olivia Chuang