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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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!
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 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
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)
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
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
