Frantic, frazzled, chaotic, hectic, and – most of all – noisy. That’s the reality of today’s world, and many of us are so caught up in it that we rarely stop to simply listen to the sounds of nature.

An invitation is on its way to reconnect with the natural world on a unique journey at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG). Here you can immerse yourself in a richly textured weave of forest sounds and soulful acoustic musical instruments.

KFBG is a hidden ecological gem set in rolling hills, with intensive local species and amazing soundscapes. Birds and insects sing along with the soft breeze. Peace and tranquillity come both from the environment and from within oneself. The journey enables you to learn to listen when the earth speaks, and opens up the possibilities for intimate sensory energy and experience.

Content:

• Mindful sound walk in nature
  • Walk slowly uphill to explore the forest and the inner self, with guidance from the sounds of a waterfall, streams, birds and insects
• Acoustic music jamming
  • Join a music jamming in celebration of nature and humankind
• Exploration of the sounds of nature and musical instruments
  • Dive into music and immerse yourself in the forest with musical instruments collected from all over the world
• Contemplation of nature
  • Relax your mind and body with a meditative musical performance in the setting of the forest

Date: Monday-Saturday

Duration: 3 hours

Venue: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language: Cantonese

Capacity: 10-20 people

Target Audience: Adults from all walks of life (music background is NOT required)

Fee:
HKD 600 per person (Including admission fee, snacks and internal shuttle bus to upper area and one-way return shuttle bus service from KFBG to Tai Wo MTR Station)
Fees will not be refunded only if the programme is cancelled, except in the case of cancellation due to adverse weather signals.

Music Performer and Facilitator:
Musician Kawa Wong

Muiti-instruments player (Indian Bansuri flute, Frame drum, Indian Kanjira drum, Brazilian Pandeiro drum, Shakuhachi flute, Jawharp, Throat singing and other instruments)

Recognised in playing live meditative music for concerts/ sound bath/ yoga/ mindfulness sessions with acoustic instruments.

Kawa also holds instrument jamming workshops for public audiences and private groups.

He believes touching music is through playing in the present, and by mindful listening, one can bring harmony of sounds to the surrounding.

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Inquires:
Ms Alice Lam at 2483 7276 or email alice.lam@kfbg.org

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Group applications are welcome; registration is open from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) throughout the year. Please click here for more details.