Thurs 10th March: A great day out coming

The days are whizzing by and it seems it will be Christmas before we know it.  The good thing about that is that the faster the days pass the less time it will be before we have a van again, as well as a new website, the lack of both really making a huge - and negative - difference.  The fact that my washing machine on Lamma has broken down as well doesn't help either, and I have a massive mountain of laundry piling up.  Thankfully there is at least one working machine as I need two to cope with the heavy load of dog bedding, but at some point soon I won't be able to get into the bathroom because of the sheets, towels and blankets that are waiting to be washed.  With the cooler weather, Griffin has taken to climbing into my bed and under the covers rather than just lying on top, and as much as I like having a cosy bedmate snuggling up to me, it means my own bed sheets need frequent washing too.

There's a long way to go in terms of dogs being accepted as part of daily life in Hong Kong, but we are seeing more and more public events geared towards dog owners and lovers.  Here's the first big one of the year, and it looks as though it's going to be a great day out:

Bring your dogs to ‘Freespace Happening’ on 27 March! We know you enjoy a good picnic with your human and animal loved ones, hence we have put together a laid-back musical line-up on the Central Lawn that is great for a chilled afternoon.

Performers include The Interzone Collective’s spellbinding ensemble of didgeridoo, handpan, mouth harp and other instrument; Bernardo y Amigos’ flamenco guitar and dance performance will feature a xiao player; and the local jazz big band, The 5422 Collective will wrap up the programme with a swing. 

Throughout the afternoon, indulge in an array of music performances under the tree or by the sea, featuring instruments like the shakuhachi, harp, guzheng and mandolin.

Promoting positive communication between people and animals, learn about the dos and don’ts of taking your dogs on outings from Hong Kong Dog Rescue – a charity that does a fabulous job of caring for and rehoming the homeless. You can also shop for hand-made accessories and snacks for your dogs at their booth!

The House of Hong Kong Literature has invited writers and arts practitioners to chat with audiences about pets and literature. You can also explore the Nursery Park through literature by joining their orienteering game. Follow the map to visit all the check points to collect your own poem. If you have books you want to share with other audiences, bring them to our Reading on the Grass Library.

Remember to register for ‘Someone Else’, our auto-theatre piece, and the Nursery Park Tree Tour before space runs out! Download our free app for the full schedule and updates as they’re announced.

Freespace Happening will be back in September. We hope you’ll continue to enjoy the wonderful open spaces of the Nursery Park while we break for the summer!

PS. We hope that everyone can enjoy our Park, so please clean up after your pets and keep them on leash inside the park grounds.  Thanks for your cooperation!

Date: 
27 March (Sunday)

Time: 
2:00pm – 7:00pm

Venue: 
Nursery Park, West Kowloon Cultural District

Free admission, no registration required

About Freespace Happening
Building on the success of our annual Freespace Fest, a series of free outdoor events take place at West Kowloon on the second Sunday of each month from August 2015. Starting from December 2015, Freespace Happening will take place twice a month - on the second and fourth Sundays. Each Freespace Happening will feature music and a selection of special attractions.