{"id":65039,"date":"2026-07-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=65039"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T02:00:00","slug":"2026-international-arts-carnival-kicks-off-this-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=65039","title":{"rendered":"2026 International Arts Carnival Kicks Off This July"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blockbuster “IMAGINE! PLAY!” Interactive Art Exhibition<\/b>
in Partnership with First Initiative Foundation and Garden<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

HONG KONG<\/span>, July 20, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — As summer reaches its peak, Hong Kong’s most anticipated annual family cultural event officially takes the stage! The International Arts Carnival 2026 (IAC 2026), presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), opens in July with a spectacular summer family arts festival featuring theatre, film, exhibitions, interactive experiences, and more\u2014offering families across Hong Kong a creative and heartwarming summer arts programme.<\/p>\n

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This year’s programme is packed with highlights, headlined by the blockbuster\u00a0“IMAGINE! PLAY!”<\/i>\u00a0interactive art exhibition\u2014a groundbreaking new milestone in Hong Kong’s public art promotion. The LCSD, together with Arts Outreach Partner the\u00a0First Initiative Foundation (FIF)\u00a0and Community Innovation Partner\u00a0Garden, brings together deep expertise in arts promotion, community connection, and innovative thinking to co\u2011present a truly unique public art experience. Music ignites creativity, art touches everyday life, and citizens are invited to explore, discover, and create\u2014feeling the warmth of art within reach, as art becomes part of daily life and creates unforgettable moments for every family.<\/p>\n

Children can become “Art Explorers” as they venture into the immersive “Enchanted Forest” art space at the heart of the exhibition. Inspired by the exciting programmes of IAC 2026, the exhibition blends visual art with original music to create a whimsical, fantasy\u2011filled art environment that encourages children to experience art in multiple ways: discovering hidden details with their eyes, responding to flowing musical rhythms with their bodies, and boldly creating unique artworks with their hands\u2014unleashing boundless imagination and building their own artistic wonders.<\/p>\n

The exhibition features four themed interactive zones, each with its own distinct character\u2014balancing dynamic and static experiences, and brimming with fun for visitors of all ages:<\/p>\n

Highlights of the Four Interactive Art Zones<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Little Composer<\/b>
The centrepiece interactive installation of the exhibition. Each “magic golden petal” on every mushroom holds a distinct musical note. With a gentle touch, children can compose their own unique melodies, while synchronised light patterns shift and respond to the music\u2014transforming auditory art into visual imagery in real time. Upon completion, scanning the “Light Code” (QR Code) on the fantasy room screen lets visitors take their creations home!<\/p>\n

2. Blooming Flowers<\/b>
A paper\u2011flower garden masterfully crafted by STICKYLINE, reimagining the beauty of nature through contemporary geometric aesthetics. The vibrant three\u2011dimensional paper sculptures feature rich layers and unique forms, immersing children in an artistic landscape where they can experience the fusion of creativity and nature, sparking infinite imagination.<\/p>\n

3. Glowing Dance Meadow<\/b>
An energetic light\u2011and\u2011shadow interactive installation featuring multiple magical illuminated pads on the floor. Children can simply step on them to trigger bursts of light that follow their movements, creating their own luminous art performance using their bodies as the medium.<\/p>\n

4. Magic Tree Hollow<\/b>
A recreation of a mysterious scene from the Enchanted Forest. Equipped with a special “magic torch,” children explore this fantastical realm to unlock various hidden glowing patterns throughout the space\u2014each discovery brings new surprises, honing observation skills and a spirit of exploration.<\/p>\n

“IMAGINE! PLAY!” Interactive Art Exhibition \u2013 Free Admission \u2013 Two Sessions:<\/b><\/p>\n