The Journey in Art

Background
Back in the fall of 2023, Hong Chi Association has organized a musical performance "The Journey in Art” and started its Grand Premiere at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.  The two performances received overwhelming acclaim with all the tickets are sold out quickly. Experience the relentless drive of Hong Chi students as they strive to achieve their dreams and fearlessly push their limits.

Classic musical performance

This year's "The Journey in Art" is an absolute classic. Its triumphant return and sensational lineup have sent shockwaves through the industry. Once again, this classic "must-see musical" that evokes emotions and celebrates diversity and inclusion is set to captivate the audience. Based on the renowned Chinese literary classic "Journey to the West," featured the participation of over 23 adult service units, involved 116 Hong Chi members, also parents and staff of the Hong Chi Association, making it the most inclusive musical production in Hong Kong.

People Oriented Approach

The production of "The Journey in Art" is resolutely people-oriented, deliberately crafting characters and plotlines around the appearance, traits, and language of Hong Chi students to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents. This approach aims to cast a spotlight on the students' unique abilities and convey their distinctiveness to the public.

Description

Five hundred years ago, the Great Sage Sun Wukong incited chaos in Heaven, upending the Heavenly Court. After a fierce battle with the Marshal Canopy, the Great Sage was ultimately subdued by the Buddha. This epic conflict transformed into ten blazing fireballs that fell to the Earth. Meanwhile, Zixia descended with the Moonlight Treasure Box in search of her beloved.

Today, five hundred years later, Tang Seng passes by Wuzhi Mountain, aiming to rescue the Great Sage who has been imprisoned for centuries, attracting the attention of various demons. Monsters gather around Wuzhi Mountain, and a group of ten siblings from the "Demon-Hunting Youth Team" inadvertently saves Tang Seng. The fourth sibling, Zizun Bao, encounters the fairy Zixia, while the ninth sibling, Jiuzhuazi, runs into the Marshal Canopy who is planning to kill the Great Sage, adding further complexity to the situation.

The Bull Demon King attacks the village again, but his target is not Tang Seng instead, he seeks the divine artifacts transformed into fireballs—the Fire-Eyed Golden Beholder and the Heart of the Sky Stone. The ten siblings gradually discover their true identities, revealing that they are the reincarnations of the divine warriors who participated in suppressing the Great Sage five hundred years ago.

Fate takes a cruel turn when Zhu Xiaowu tragically loses his life. This loss finally humbles the once proud Great Sage. He decides to let go of the past and accompany Tang Seng on his journey to the West, seeking the love that belongs to him in Huaguo Mountain.