Hong Kong performers bring East-meets-West creativity to Edinburgh Festival Fringe (with photos)

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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) has supported three Hong Kong performance programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, showcasing Hong Kong's vibrant arts and cultural scene to international audiences through a cappella theatre, Cantonese opera and contemporary dance.

     Speaking ahead of the performances on August 13 and 14 (London time), the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, said that the London ETO is pleased to support Hong Kong performing artists in taking part in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. She highlighted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's commitment to nurturing artistic talent, developing cultural infrastructure and promoting international cultural exchange.

      "For generations, Hong Kong has been a place where East meets West, where different traditions, innovations, ideas and cultures come together. This unique environment has shaped generations of our artists, musicians and performers, giving them the confidence to innovate while remaining rooted in their own cultural identity and engaging audiences around the world," Miss Chau said.

     She added that Hong Kong will host the second Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (Expo) under the theme "Passion in Motion" in October. Through performances, pitches, exhibitions and networking opportunities, the Expo will bring together performing arts professionals from around the world. Miss Chau also invited audiences to visit Hong Kong and experience the city's arts and cultural scene first-hand.

     The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 runs from August 7 to 31 in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. "Boom Boom Battle of the Big Bad Bosses" by Yat Po Singers plays at Big at the SpaceTriplex till August 15. "Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground" by One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation plays at Theatre 3 at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall till August 15. "HK Soul Showcase: Gemini and Romantic 4:48am" by Justyne LI and BLUE Ka Wing plays at DB1 at Assembly @ Dance Base till August 16.

Ends/Saturday, August 15, 2026
Issued at HKT 21:00

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(1) The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported three Hong Kong performance programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, showcasing Hong Kong's vibrant arts and cultural scene. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, addressing the audience before the performance of "Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground" on August 14 (London time).

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported three Hong Kong performance programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, showcasing Hong Kong's vibrant arts and cultural scene. Photo shows the performance of "Boom Boom Battle of the Big Bad Bosses" by Yat Po Singers.

(3) The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported three Hong Kong performance programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, showcasing Hong Kong's vibrant arts and cultural scene. Photo shows the performance of "Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground" by One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation.