Wander through Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District

[In partnership with Brand Hong Kong]
The West Kowloon Cultural District is taking shape on the Hong Kong waterfront as one of the world’s largest hubs for arts and culture. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the four venues defining the district: M+, Hong Kong Palace Museum, Xiqu Centre and Freespace. These uniquely designed buildings will house a collection of visual culture, Forbidden City treasures, Chinese opera and contemporary live performances.
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  • @tosche774
    @tosche7743 жыл бұрын

    Now as HK has museums, theatres and cinemas only one thing is still missing. That is appartements and living space for its population.

  • @jeffreylee4208

    @jeffreylee4208

    3 жыл бұрын

    And human rights lol

  • @sko1beer

    @sko1beer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffreylee4208 people in france holland and spain are getting water cannoned as we speak what are you talking about? btw check out the clip of the girl standing near the dutch protest get a water cannon to the head and hits the wall you can see her skull for standing there

  • @ML-rd6ci

    @ML-rd6ci

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sko1beer - No, I don't believe what you said. France, Netherlands and Spain are free countries.

  • @sko1beer

    @sko1beer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ML-rd6ci opps my mistake this is in mainland China kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmV8uKN7eMuud6Q.html I just click on your icon you know it’s true u trolling

  • @imverydeadd

    @imverydeadd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffreylee4208 i feel the psychological pressure when i see the government no longer looking at the problems,but speak reverse and try to avoid everything.straight up outrageous.they don't feel how sensitive politics. *they* *don't* *stop* bad stuff,just *leaving* it *for* *later* .

  • @travisjiang3019
    @travisjiang30193 жыл бұрын

    HK is where west and orient meet, exciting project

  • @Winninghan
    @Winninghan3 жыл бұрын

    The physical setting is stunning: the beautiful harbor, the majestic skyline across from it, and the open space (relatively speaking) that is so precious in Hong Kong, all in a fresh enchanting juxtaposition that is sure to appeal to locals and visitors alike. The buildings themselves, however, don't look so impressive in the video. Also I get the sense that the Chinese culture being showcased will be overwhelmed by the physical buildings themselves, what with the monolithic and attention-grabbing architecture, and the desire to make it all "world class". Well I have not had a chance to visit and hope I am wrong; perhaps some expertly curated exhibits or fine performance will still impress, but I must say the video does not present anything nearly convincing enough.

  • @canto_v12

    @canto_v12

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's sort of Hong Kong in a nutshell. Everything clashes and there is no overarching cultural theme. Still love the place.

  • @HakingMC
    @HakingMC3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely needed in a city that has grossly neglected its unique and fascinating culture. However, the delays are uncalled for, neither is the sudden ushering in of Northern culture as Hong Kong culture. (i.e. palace museum) Not to mention, the atrocious and unfamiliar/alien term "Xiqu", when Chinese Opera is perfectly fine and immensely better at attracting foreigners.

  • @xMizunderstoodx
    @xMizunderstoodx3 жыл бұрын

    Makes sense since all major cities have a main museum or art gallery in their city, yet HK has been lacking this. Use to hit up HK every few years, but not sure we will see this any time soon with these travel restrictions 😐

  • @roywalker4K
    @roywalker4K3 жыл бұрын

    I live in hong kong for 12 years. Everyday, I can feel the magic moment of hong kong. And I also learn to record hong kong by dji pocket 2.

  • @thinkpadx60
    @thinkpadx603 жыл бұрын

    Exciting times so looking forward to this and enjoying it!

  • @ShenzhenPages
    @ShenzhenPages3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Hope the border will open soon so we can hop on the XRL train to Kowloon.

  • @andro7862
    @andro78622 жыл бұрын

    Although I'm not a fan of land reclamation, I must say these artist really won me over.

  • @bobbiegarwood3852
    @bobbiegarwood38523 жыл бұрын

    It’s beautiful 😻 sounds like a cool 😎 place to check out.. wait no one can travel fml 🤦‍♀️

  • @pascualabadmiralles7986
    @pascualabadmiralles79863 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see Asia's booming economy! Truly an amazing pkace to explore

  • @ihussain999
    @ihussain9993 жыл бұрын

    If only we could travel...

  • @cottontheeastercottontailr265

    @cottontheeastercottontailr265

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go there and get arrested for spying? I don’t think so

  • @samuraiboi2735

    @samuraiboi2735

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cottontheeastercottontailr265 says ccp bot

  • @r.a.8618

    @r.a.8618

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cottontheeastercottontailr265 cia bot

  • @r.a.8618

    @r.a.8618

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@samuraiboi2735 cia bot

  • @samuraiboi2735

    @samuraiboi2735

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@r.a.8618 says ccp bot

  • @nancynancyctman2807
    @nancynancyctman2807 Жыл бұрын

    very beautiful spot. must visit !

  • @gabrielhu6596
    @gabrielhu65962 жыл бұрын

    Amazing place. Glorious.

  • @luhaizhou
    @luhaizhou3 жыл бұрын

    No. In HK, it is a real-estate project. We will see.

  • @abarrolugos8818

    @abarrolugos8818

    3 жыл бұрын

    HK DIED WHEN CHINA ATTACKED AND ARRESTED THEM ALL

  • @samuraiboi2735

    @samuraiboi2735

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abarrolugos8818 and china died after the western powers

  • @88huwang

    @88huwang

    3 жыл бұрын

    @B J most of the land are going to be sold. yes of course there are museums and theatres but they will be surrounded by overpriced restaurants, offices and hotels

  • @jaseman6600

    @jaseman6600

    3 жыл бұрын

    cultural projects need to be funded, a balance can be found for win win , please don't keep the zero or sum backward thinking

  • @vofff
    @vofff3 жыл бұрын

    they should move the coffin apartments to museum

  • @KM-cs1dy
    @KM-cs1dy3 жыл бұрын

    The M+ building is some what interesting. But no surprises. Other architecture and buildings can be more

  • @ansonpoon912

    @ansonpoon912

    3 жыл бұрын

    The M+ building looks like a dusty shoebox, it is kinda boring and underwhelming

  • @Yourmomsfavouriteperson
    @Yourmomsfavouriteperson3 жыл бұрын

    Im proud to be a hong konger :)

  • @samuraiboi2735

    @samuraiboi2735

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a hk friend in singapore

  • @Yourmomsfavouriteperson

    @Yourmomsfavouriteperson

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Hasnain Bharmal dude, ever heard of hong kong? one country 2 systems. so yea, no its not banned and we are not part of china for now, to be clear

  • @andro7862

    @andro7862

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@YourmomsfavouritepersonYou are part of China since 1997. Read the name: *1 country* 2 systems.

  • @Yourmomsfavouriteperson

    @Yourmomsfavouriteperson

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@andro7862 you would probably get hacked by other Hong mongers if they see this comment, I would delete it if I were you 😬

  • @randomcubing7106
    @randomcubing71062 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: people like the grass there more than the art

  • @gabrielhu6596

    @gabrielhu6596

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well i like both

  • @DubCmusicTV
    @DubCmusicTV3 жыл бұрын

    Eastern Chinese? It's either East Asia or Southern Chinese.

  • @Jai.159
    @Jai.1593 жыл бұрын

    I just wish our country had this strong cultural identity and build our own projects like these

  • @ihussain999

    @ihussain999

    3 жыл бұрын

    What country are you from?

  • @copinman

    @copinman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ihussain999 mars

  • @mistseeker388
    @mistseeker3883 жыл бұрын

    The idea itself is very cool and the inner parts of the buildings are cool. But boii, the outer design is so boring. I was expecting more from the world-renowned architects =/

  • @longtaoyou2931
    @longtaoyou29313 жыл бұрын

    M+ looks like a copy from the library buidling of Chongqing University.

  • @newsfromchina3581
    @newsfromchina35813 жыл бұрын

    Hong Kong is a gateway linking mainland China and the western world, and I am quite sure that she will continue to prosper in the future under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle~

  • @Blindswordsman1994

    @Blindswordsman1994

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wrong. One Country Two Systems is dead

  • @Aitrus89

    @Aitrus89

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gonna wreck this for you...she isnt prospering

  • @eastendchico7503

    @eastendchico7503

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you smell fishy

  • @eastendchico7503
    @eastendchico75033 жыл бұрын

    It is a true propaganda video! HK was a opened cultural city indeed but not anymore. The reputation has been tarnished by the corrupted government, freedom of speech and expression is heavily monitored, media and publications are severely censored! Would you still see poor show staged in this public venue? Every there would have been vetted and edited by the oppressive regime? Sadly HK has lost her sparkle forever!

  • @nancynancyctman2807

    @nancynancyctman2807

    Жыл бұрын

    propaganda ? YOU ARE VERY FUNNY! why don't you go to see all the homeless across the US ? Do Americans show that to you ? so are they having propaganda by not showing what the real life over there ?

  • @BIBIWCICC
    @BIBIWCICC2 жыл бұрын

    So nice to see the Chinese take control of HONG Kong. This piece of land would only have turned into high rise apartments by the greedy land owner and developers. It’s nice there is actually somewhere for the normal people of HK to go. Nice to see the power change hands from the old money grabbing guard.

  • @Erik_Emer
    @Erik_Emer2 жыл бұрын

    "We're going to a build more land for Hong Kong" Residents: Cool. Will there be more residential areas in this new land? "Residential what?"

  • @Blindswordsman1994
    @Blindswordsman19943 жыл бұрын

    Asia’s world city??? Pffff. Give me a break!

  • @DubCmusicTV
    @DubCmusicTV3 жыл бұрын

    Nice correction on the Indian's poor ENglish.

  • @JamesBernardohk
    @JamesBernardohk3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a beautiful spot to visit at the weekend and Freespace have put on some well programmed events there over the years but HK increasingly feels like a cultural wasteland. I moved here seven years ago and every single independent venue I’ve been to to see live music and arts has been closed, mostly due to landlord/government pressure around rent or dated licensing laws. There are several nice LCSD venues but for a place positioned as ‘Asia’s World City’ the programming is laughable. Any touring artists increasingly seem to skip the city for Singapore. The local independent music and arts scene (outside of the groundswell of yellow movement related engagement) is now in even more of a shocking state thanks to the double whammy of the protests and the pandemic. Will be years till we recover, if at all given the increasingly oppressive political climate.

  • @lalilulelo5164
    @lalilulelo51643 жыл бұрын

    I thought they live in cages?

  • @elonmusk7922

    @elonmusk7922

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was demolished if your talking about the Walled City

  • @88huwang

    @88huwang

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha off state owned media doesn't show that in this all positive video. Lacking acknowledgement of the controversies surrounding this construction project that has been 20 years in the making

  • @imerz87

    @imerz87

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sham Siu Po

  • @feuerherz007
    @feuerherz0073 жыл бұрын

    This is so boring

  • @r.a.8618

    @r.a.8618

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boring for people who don't have the intelligence to understand art.

  • @feuerherz007

    @feuerherz007

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@r.a.8618 The video isn't art... It's just showing off some boring houses

  • @88huwang

    @88huwang

    3 жыл бұрын

    the architecture is already depressing. none of the directors even mentioned the architects who designed their buildings

  • @SEW900i

    @SEW900i

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@88huwang the M+ director did mention, the whole district designed by Norman foster

  • @imerz87

    @imerz87

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@feuerherz007 Boxes*

  • @harshithsadhana7475
    @harshithsadhana74753 жыл бұрын

    all I see bunch of buildings.

  • @NC000C
    @NC000C3 жыл бұрын

    Arts for smelly harbour? Haha

  • @yahwea
    @yahwea3 жыл бұрын

    communists

  • @B-water
    @B-water3 жыл бұрын

    Who design these museums? The architecture looks terrible !!! Norman Foster would wish his name never be mentioned :)

  • @ML-rd6ci

    @ML-rd6ci

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not surprising that the architecture is horrible if it's in Hong Kong.

  • @hc8714
    @hc87143 жыл бұрын

    lol nothing cultural about it. It just an ig park for the teen girls.

  • @anuragbohra9803
    @anuragbohra98033 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile west thinking about how to steal more of Chinese treasures.

  • @CCCC-rc9ic
    @CCCC-rc9ic3 жыл бұрын

    Comes with rioters?

  • @Blindswordsman1994

    @Blindswordsman1994

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wrong. Comes with communists. All hail Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping thought