Experience the Magic of Egypt
Halawet Raqsena Gala 2023
A Spectacular Fundraising Showcase for Dance For Life
Hong Kong International Egyptian Dance Festival 2023
Event Highlights
19 December 2023
City Hall Theatre, City Hall, Central, Hong Kong
19:00- 21:30
Authentic, traditional Egyptian cultural dances will be performed by several master performers and an Egyptian band. The proceeds from the event will be donated to Dance For Life Charitable Organisation after deducting costs.
Festival Dates
15 December 2023
Opening party
6pm-9:30pm
Best Western Plus Hotel, Hong Kong
16-17 December 2023
Master Workshop
10am - 11pm
Best Western Plus Hotel, Hong Kong
18 December 2023
Dance Competition
Starts 2pm
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
19 December 2023
Gala Show
7pm-9:30pm
City Hall Theatre, Central
Osama Emam
Osama Emam, ex-General Director of the National Folklore Dance (Kaumeya) Troupe of Egypt, is undeniably the leader in today’s Egyptian folk dance community. He is currently serving as Honorary Adviser and choreographer in the Kaumeya Troupe.
Lubna Emam
Lubna Emam is undoubtedly an icon in the world of Egyptian Dance - a legendary dancer, choreographer, teacher, mentor, who helped shape and foster the development of this art for
over five decades. Her unmatched Egyptian dance style earned her the name “Queen of Balady”.
Raed AbdElghany
A native of Cairo, Raed AbdElghany discovered his passion for dance at the age of seventeen. He was trained in classical ballet and folkloric dance and graduated from the Egyptian National Troupe Dance Academy, and was an ex-principal dancer of the Kaumeya Troupe.
May K. T. Cheung
Founder, Dance For Life Charitable Organisation, DanceNefertiti Egyptian & Middle Eastern Dance School.
Through the years of experience in the medical as well as the dance field, May believes that by promoting dance for health and culture, one can empower and unleash the inner strength of everyone.
Gala for a cause
The proceeds from the event will be donated to Dance For Life Charitable Organisation after deducting costs. The charity Dance For Life benefits more people through charity activities.
Proceeds will also be used to subsidise 10 students and 10 participants of ‘Dance Your Heart Out Programme’ to join the master dance workshops of the festival as well as to provide 100 free show tickets to students and participants of other NGOs.
Over the years, we have worked with schools, nursing homes and other non-governmental organizations to teach dance, and performance and allow people with different needs to participate in our work on stage and behind the scenes. This kind of cultural exchange is very effective, allowing more people to get involved and feel the joy brought by dance.
Experience the Magic of Egypt
Hong Kong International Egyptian Dance Festival 2023
Halawet Raqsena Fundraising Gala Show
19 December 2023
19:00- 21:30
1 City Hall Theatre, City Hall, Central, Hong Kong
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