The celebrated Henan Provincial Shaolin Wushu Center will perform a martial arts theatre production, "Soul of Shaolin", from tomorrow (July 11) to July 13 to open the International Arts Carnival (IAC), a summer arts festival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The programme has earned both Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations. After more than two decades of world touring, it is finally coming to Hong Kong and is not to be missed.

     "Soul of Shaolin", featuring more than 30 elite kung fu masters from the Henan Provincial Shaolin Wushu Center, will showcase breathtaking martial arts scenes consisting of boxing, weaponry and qigong to demonstrate the harmony between the spiritual wisdom and physical strength of Chinese kung fu. Fusing masterful kung fu techniques with sophisticated stagecraft, the programme unleashes the very essence of Shaolin martial arts while delivering a heartwarming story of family bonds.

     "Soul of Shaolin" will be held at 7.30pm on July 11 and 12, and 3pm on July 12 and 13 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. Limited tickets priced at $250, $350, $450 and $520 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app "URBTIX".

     The programme contains loud sound effects and action scenes. The performers have been professionally trained, and audience members are advised not to imitate their acts. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk/2025/en/soulofshaolin.html.

     This year's IAC will run from July 11 to August 17, featuring a wide array of fun-filled educational programmes by overseas, Mainland and local art groups and artists.

     "Soul of Shaolin" is also one of the programmes of the Chinese Culture Festival 2025.

Ends/Thursday, July 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:30

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