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5 Elements East West House Programme

Calling all brave warriors! Thank you for joining the “Five Elements” Expedition!

🎁 Don’t forget to pick up your SZCT Travel & Learning Kit after the show, which includes:

❶ A “Five Elements” City Walk Map illustrated by comic artist Lai Tat Wing 🗺️

❷ A Central and Western District Passport 📘

❸ Recommended local merchants and exclusive offers 🚶🏻

Enjoy the theatre performance first ⮕ Next, have fun at the 6th-floor exhibition ⮕ Finally, grab your map and explore Central and Sheung Wan!

After completing your expedition missions, please remember to fill out the questionnaire below to share your feedback.

Online Questionnaire

The Story Begins in......📖

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In the Five Elements Interactive Multiverse, there live five little creatures who maintain the balance of nature: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Unexpectedly, one day, ⁠Yin-yang, the Erhu Guardian, suddenly descends! He uses the piercing sound of the Erhu to drown out the magic flute that maintains the universe’s balance, turning the entire ecosystem upside down! 🌍

Calling all brave warriors, big and small, to join the Sheung Wan “Five Elements” adventure team! Together, we will overcome countless obstacles, unlock the mysteries of the body and nature, learn the balancing magic of “mutual generation and restriction,” and save the Multiverse! 🍀
Let's Sing Together

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Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk

Original: Overture

Vocal: Latrice He, Maha Ma, Mok Dick-long, Ray Tang, Zachary Pink Yung

Walk and Play

Look East, look West, look at Central, look at Western

See East and West, learn East and West, and sightsee

Walk and Play

Look East, look West, look at Central, look at Western, Central and Western

Walk and Play

Walk and play in Central and Western District, there are Five Elements. Walk Metal, Wood; Walk Water, Fire; Walk Earth

Walk East and West, Journey East and West, Walk East and West, Central and Western

Fire — Metal, Water, Wood

Central and Western, Fire makes Earth

Central and Western, Earth bears Metal

Fire Earth Metal —

Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood

Fire~ Earth~ Metal —

Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water —

Play in Central and Western District

Metal, Fire, Earth, Wood, Fire, Earth, Wood

In Central and Western District

Yin-yang East-west Sing-along

Original: No. 14 – My heart is seething with hellish vengeance

Vocal: Mok Dick-long, Zachary Pink Yung

Walk Sai Wan, East-West East-West, Central

Central, Sai Wan, Yin within Yang, Yang within Yin

Yang with Yin

Yin in Central and Western District

Yang in Central and Western District

Yin and Yang interact creates the world

Yang and Yin makes the world

Day and Night, Central –

Warm or Cold, Sai Wan –

Light and dark in four seasons, sunshine and shadows

Spring Summer an-d Autumn Winter

Warm and Cold, Light and Shadow, Central & Western District

Day and Night, Central –

Warm or Cold, Sai Wan –

Light and dark in four seasons, sunshine and shadows

Spring Summer an-d Autumn Winter

Warm and Cold_ Light and Sha-dow Cen-tral We-stern Di-strict

Walk Sai Wan, East-West East-West, Central

Central, Sai Wan, Yin within Yang, Yang within Yin

Yang with Yin

Yin in Central and Western District

Yang in Central and Western District

Yin and Yang interact creates the world

Yang and Yin makes the world

Day and Night, Central –

Warm or Cold, Sai Wan –

Light and dark in four seasons, sunshine and shadows

Spring Summer an-d Autumn Winter

Warm and Cold, Light and Shadow, Central & Western District

Day and Night, Central –

Warm or Cold, Sai Wan –

Light and dark in four seasons, sunshine and shadows

Spring Summer an-d Autumn Winter

Warm and Cold_ Light and Sha-dow Cen-tral We-stern Di-strict

Yin Yin, Yin Yin, Yin Yin, Yang

Central and Western, Central and Sai Wan

Central, Western & Sheung Wan, walking through Central, Sheung Wan, Sai Wan

Yin Yin Yang

Yin Yin Yang

Yin Yin Yin Yang, walking through Central, Sheung Wan, Sai Wan

Heritage Trail

Harbourfront

Banks

Temples

Old Trees

Five Routes

Heritage Trail

Gar-dens

Tem-ples

Ban-ks

Ol-d Trees

Ci-ty Wa-lk

Fi-ve Routes

Yang, Yin, Yin, Yang, Five Elements

Yang, Yin, Yin, Yang

Walk and discover Central and Western District

Yang, Yin

Central and Western District

Yin-yang, East-west

Five Elements At Work

Original: No. 2 – The Birdcatcher

Vocal: Latrice He, Maha Ma, Mok Dick-long, Ray Tang, Zachary Pink Yung

Let’s sing Metal Wood Water Fire Earth, Five Elements East West, Five Elements

Water nurtures Wood, nurtures Wood

Fire fuels Earth

From Earth gets Metal

Metal draws Water

East West, East and West

Water Wood Fire Earth Metal

Metal Water Wood Fire Earth

Fire Earth Metal Water Wood

Earth Metal Water Wood Fire

Let’s sing Water Wood Fire Earth Metal, Five Elements East West, Five Elements

Metal regulates Wood

Earth regulates Water

And Water regulates Fire

Fire regulates Metal

East West, East and West,

Water Fire Metal Wood Earth

Fire Metal Wood Earth Water

Metal Wood Earth Water Fire

Wood Earth Water Fire Metal

The Coloratura of Health

Original: No. 7 – In men who feel love

Vocal: Maha Ma

Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidneys

Interconnected, keeping our bodies running

Heart, Liver, Spleen, and Lung, and Kidneys

The five systems keep our bodies run

If you want to strengthen the Five Organs

How to keep our five systems

In our bodies healthy and strong

Protect the heart, protect the liver, nourish the spleen, lung, and kidneys

They walk with Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, the Five Elements

Five body systems, Five elements

Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal

Heart is Fire

Liver is Wood

Kidneys are Water

Metal is Lung

Earth is Spleen

Five Elements

Five Body Systems

Heart Fire, Metal Lung, Spleen Earth, Metal Lung

Heart Fire, Metal Lung, Spleen Earth, Liver –

La La La

La La La

The Coloratura of Body

Original: No. 7 – In men who feel love

Vocal: Maha Ma

Chorus: Latrice He, Mok Dick-long, Ray Tang, Zachary Pink Yung

La-la La-la La La-la-la La-la

La-la La-la La-la-la La-la

Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidneys

Interconnected, keeping our bodies running

Heart, Liver, Spleen, and Lung, and Kidneys

The five systems keep our bodies run

If you want to strengthen the Five Organs

How to keep our five systems

In our bodies healthy and strong

Protect the heart, protect the liver, nourish the spleen, lung, and kidneys

They walk with colours and the Five Elements

Five body systems, Five elements

Match with Five Colours

Yellow Earth Spleen, White Metal Lung

Heart is Fire Fire is Red

Black Water Kidneys

Green Wood Liver

Balanced Diet

Balanced Diet

Food of different colours keep you strong and healthy

Colourful foods are so attractive La-la La-la La-la-la La-la La-la La-la

La-la La-la-la La La-la La-la La-la La-la La-la La-la

Ode to the Five Virtues

Original: No. 8 –This path leads to your goal

Vocal: Latrice He, Maha Ma, Mok Dick-long, Ray Tang, Zachary Pink Yung

The Five Virtues The Five Virtues

Kindness Justice Manner Wisdom Trust

Walk with Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal

Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire

Kindness is Wood

Trust as Earth

Water-like Intelligence

Manner Fire, The Fire of Manner

Gold-like Justice

Five Virtues match with Five Elements

Kindness Justice Manner Wisdom Trust, The Five Virtues

The Zodiac Song

Original: No. 20 – A girl or a little wife
Vocal: Ray Tang
Chorus: Latrice He, Maha Ma, Mok Dick-long, Zachary Pink Yung

Counting twelve animals

The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs

A total of twelve animals

Twelve Animals cycle back every Twelve years

From year one to twelve

Taking turns once every twelve years

Rat, followed by Ox, Tiger, and Rabbit

Rat followed by Ox Tiger, Rabbit

Dragon, Snake, then Horse, and Sheep arrives

Dragon, Snake, Horse and Sheep

Monkey, then Rooster, then Dog

Don’t miss the pig bringing up the rear

Then Monkey Rooster Dog and Pig

Twelve Zodiac Signs

Twelve Zodiac Animals
Five Elements Life Detective Agency Exhibition

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Welcome, detectives, to the “Five Elements Life Detective Agency”!

Ancient Chinese wisdom is hiding in plain sight, right within your daily life and body! Get your curious eyes ready and pack your “SZCT Map x Guide Book” alongside your Five Elements Passport.

Follow the clues on a leisurely stroll to “unravel the mystery” and easily unlock the magical code bridging space-time and the microcosm within your body!
Grab your map and experience a family City Walk in the Central and Western District!

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After learning about the Five Elements routes at the exhibition, you can take your map to explore the city. “Take it slow or keep it fast, there’s always a way for you!” The map offers multiple ways to explore, letting you mix and match as you please.

🗺️ Walking Route | City Stroll: Hold your child’s hand and wander through the streets to experience the unique cultural charm and historical traces of the Central and Western District up close.

🚌 Bus Route | Relaxing Joyride: Tired of walking? Hop on a bus and comfortably enjoy the vibrant city scenery along the way.

🚋 Tram Route | Ride the “Ding Ding”, a Hong Kong Exclusive: Experience the most authentic daily life on Hong Kong Island, weaving through streets and alleys to the leisurely sound of the “ding ding”!

The team has carefully integrated the historical monuments and streetscapes of Central and Sheung Wan to design an educational cultural exploration route. From ancient architecture to modern corners, the wisdom of the Five Elements is reflected everywhere.
Enjoy dining, staying, and playing with our "Upward" cultural and tourism partners!
Tired of exploring or feeling hungry? Don’t forget you have the support of our “Upward” cultural and tourism partners! Simply follow the map to unlock exclusive perks at nearby shops. Let the whole family stroll, eat, and shop, enjoy a wealth of discounts, and return home fully satisfied!

Zuni Partners
Chinese Arts and Tech: Community Cultural Tourism Experience Programme

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Through guided tours and theatrical performances—complete with a complimentary Family Cultural Tour & Learning Pack 🎁—we will take parents and children on a journey starting from the Sheung Wan community. Using the philosophy of the Five Elements as a starting point, participants will explore the historical context and urban landscape of Hong Kong, where East meets West 🌲. We will visit historical monuments, temples, and distinctive streets related to the attributes of the Five Elements. We will also enjoy the Five Elements in Central & Western District theatrical performance and exhibition 💃🏻 to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture!
Creative Team

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Children Arts Tech Music Theatre 5 Elements East West

Artistic Direction, Playwright & Directing, Arts Tech Design: Mathias Woo

Original Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Music Director and Lyric: Cedric Chan

Visuals: Lai Tat-wing

Music Arrangement & Performance: Yeung Kin-ping

Performing: Latrice He^, Maha Ma, Mok Dick-long, Ray Tang, Zachary Pink Yung^

Voice-over: David Yeung^

Lighting Design: Zoe Cheung

Sound Design: Chung Fong-ting

Costume Design: Twinny Cheng

Senior Researcher & Workshop Instructor: Theresa Leung

Creative Coordinator: Chloe Li

Creative Research: Carson Chung

Creative & Script-writing Assistant: Latrice He^

^ Performers-in-residence / Zuni Young Fellow (Performance)

Production and Technical

Production Manager: Lawrence Lee

Senior Manager (Production and Technical): Chow Chun-yin

Make-up & Hair: Betty Wan

Video Operator & Server Control: Yu Pui-ho

Set Design Execute: Liu Si

Animation Assistant, Video Co-production: Vanilla Guo

TouchDesigner, Interaction Design: Joanne Xu

Stage Manager: Onki Chan

Deputy Stage Manager: Zeta Chan

Lighting Operator: Stephy Hung, Timothy Tsang

Sound Operator: Isaac Chow, Roland Lau

Production Electrician: Kwan Chiu-kit

Wardrobe: Bonnie Chan

Stage Crew: Eric Chan, Dee Fung, Lee Kwok-fai, So Long-ting

Programme and Promotion

General Manager (Programme): Doris Kan

Senior Manager (Programme): Bowie Chow

Manager (Administration): Colin Cheng

Manager (Marketing and Outreach): Niki Luk

Programme Assistant: Yumi Hui

Key Visual & Graphic Design (Promotion): Ivan Chan, Dio Lau

PR & Publicity: Luka Wong

Ticketing & Digital Marketing: Ho Yin-hei

Social Media Marketing Production: TSURUMI 24

Translation for Promotion: Mona Chu

Photography: Nobby Chung, Ebohom Liga

Video Documentation: Ally Chan

Graphic Design Execute (Promotion): Ivy Chan, Carol Mak

Event Assistants: Ao Kin Man, Jane Cheuk, Mercuri Cheung, Sammi Chun, Ko Cheuk Chi, Nicole Li, Manik Mak, Rosette Wong

Interns: Chan Yin-hei*, Wang Zi Yue*

Volunteer: Kong Kwan Chan, Chik Kong Shan, Chow Hoi Yan, Kelly Po Kim Wong, Pin Yin Wong,

*Higher Diploma in Theme Park and Theatre Creative Technology, Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)

Five Elements Life Detective Agency Exhibition

Curator/Artistic Director: Mathias Woo

Visuals: Lai Tat-wing
Editor-in-chief : Theresa Leung

Coordination: Chloe Li

Graphic Design Execute: Coco Cheung

Guided Tour Content Editing: Carson Chung

Event Assistant: Sammi Chun, Karen Leung, Wing Wong

SZCT Travel & Learning Kit

Concept / Advisor: Mathias Woo

Illustration: Lai Tat-wing

Editors: Doris Kan, Theresa Leung

Executive Editor: Colin Cheng

Coordination: Chloe Li, Niki Luk

Tour Guide: Carson Chung

Graphic Design: Pollux Kwok
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5 Elements East West House Programme 5 Elements East West House Programme 5 Elements East West House Programme

5 Elements East West House Programme

The Story Begins in......📖

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Let's Sing Together

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Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk

Yin-yang East-west Sing-along

Five Elements At Work

The Coloratura of Health

The Coloratura of Body

Ode to the Five Virtues

The Zodiac Song

Five Elements Life Detective Agency Exhibition

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Grab your map and experience a family City Walk in the Central and Western District!

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Enjoy dining, staying, and playing with our "Upward" cultural and tourism partners!

Chinese Arts and Tech: Community Cultural Tourism Experience Programme

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Creative Team

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Children Arts Tech Music Theatre 5 Elements East West

Production and Technical

Programme and Promotion

​Five Elements Life Detective Agency Exhibition

SZCT Travel & Learning Kit

Support by

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