Best Doha Islamic Events Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 5 | Al-Wāḥid and Al-Aḥad | Names & Attributes of Allah | Sheikh Hazem Rajab 31:27

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In this powerful episode, we explore the beautiful meanings of Allah’s names Al-Wāḥid (The One) and Al-Aḥad (The Unique One) — names that express the absolute oneness, perfection, and majesty of our Creator.Join us as we reflect on the concept of Tawḥīd — the oneness of Allah in His essence, lordship, and divinity. Through Qur’anic verses, propheti…

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Ep 4 | Ar-Rabb | Names & Attributes of Allah | Sheikh Hazem Rajab 35:59

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Discover the profound meaning of Allah’s name “Ar-Rabb” (The Lord) — the One who creates, sustains, provides, and decrees all affairs. This lecture explores the two pillars of Lordship, key implications of believing in Ar-Rabb, and how understanding this name deepens faith, trust, and love for Allah. Reflect, reform, and strengthen your connection …

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Ep 3 | The name Allah | Names & Attributes of Allah | Sheikh Hazem Rajab 43:23

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Discover the profound meaning and impact of the name “Allah.” In this episode, we explore why this name is unique, how it encompasses all of Allah’s attributes, and why it lies at the heart of worship and daily remembrance. Learn how understanding this name deepens love, strengthens faith, and transforms your connection with Allah. Don’t forget to …

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The art of weaving, Isamu Noguchi@White Cube & in the studio: Blues Fest - Kevin Guffy 21:37

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Weaving takes on many forms. Many think of it primarily as a way of producing fabrics, but it can also be applied to other materials and uses, even furniture. Throughout history, in most societies, weaving has not only had clear practical uses but has ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Gongbi painter Cherie Cheuk, Canton Modern@M+ & in the studio: percussionist Samuel Chan 21:37

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Chinese gongbi painting is a school of painting that dates back roughly 2000 years and is characterised by fine, detailed brushstrokes. Multiple thin layers of ink are used to create smooth, realistic and detailed works, usually depicting figures, stor...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Ep 2 | Fruits and Impacts | Names & Attributes of Allah | Sheikh Hazem Rajab 44:05

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Discover the transformative power of knowing Allah’s names and attributes. Each name reminds us of His mercy, justice, wisdom, and generosity — guiding our worship, strengthening our faith, and shaping our character. This knowledge brings balance between hope and fear, inspires repentance, nurtures reliance, and helps us endure life’s trials with p…

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Yvonne Feng, HKDI Emerging Design Talents & in the studio: Singer-songwriter Elly C 21:37

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Singer-songwriter Elly C’s musical style has been described as lo-fi, ambient R&B, and indie pop. She’ll be with us later on the show to introduce her recently released single, “Lexapro”. But first, we’re going to introduce you to the work of a very di...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Ep 1 | Introduction | Names & Attributes of Allah | Sheikh Hazem Rajab 25:31

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Allah's Names and Attributes: Transforming Hearts Through Knowledge This introductory session explores the profound impact of studying Allah's beautiful names and attributes on our daily lives. Rather than traditional academic learning, we focus on practical application—how this knowledge transforms our conduct, strengthens our faith, and deepens o…

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Artist Leo Wong, Cine Memories of the War of Resistance@HK Film Archive & in the studio: Lora Chow 21:37

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Composer, instrumentalist, and soprano Lora Chow is a multi-talented performer who has written and performed a wide range of orchestral, chamber, vocal and solo piano works. She plays the organ, harp, trumpet, violin, and piano. Recently, she released ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Local group “Dream Guardian”, Liu Yin exhibition @ Kiang Malingue & in the studio: Julie May 21:37

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Speaking of interdisciplinary artistic medium there is one special genre in Japan’s films and television shows. “Tokusatsu” means “special filming” in Japanese. It refers to live-action films and television shows that is filled with special effects. It...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Author Tony Banham, Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha @ HKPM & in the studio: MsLolo 21:37

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2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. While different parts of the world are preparing for commemorating events, there is one part of that history that is not commonly told, a sinking ship that carried more than 1,800 Allied priso...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Cantonese opera & J-pop artist Rika Woo, Worlds Within@Villepin Gallery & in the studio: The Saffron 21:37

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Later on the show, we’re taking you on a musical trip to the Middle East with the newly formed The Saffron. The quartet’s members will be with us to tell us about their passion for traditional Middle Eastern music. Tradition is also an inspiration for ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Phoebe Hui@Oi!, Designing Jewels@HKUMAG & in the studio: Trombonist Samson Chan 21:37

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The moon has long fascinated artists and poets. It has also inspired local media artist Phoebe Hui for several years. The Works featured her exhibition “The Moon Is Leaving Us” four years ago. Her new exhibition at the Oi! Street Art Space comes down ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Lee Ming-wai and Guernica in Sand at M+, Kongkee’s “Future Jataka” & Cyan Chan Quartet 21:37

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A few months ago, we featured the Picasso exhibition at M+ and talked to the curators about the works on show and the thinking behind the exhibition. We also featured Sin Wai Kin, a Canadian-based Asian artist whose work was included in the exhibition...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Neon lights@PMQ, "With Love from Hong Kong”@Oi! & The Up:Strike Project - Robert Honstein 21:37

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Robert Honstein is a New York-based Emmy-nominated composer of orchestral, chamber, vocal and film music. He was in Hong Kong last month for a concert with Matthew Lau and his percussion group Up:Strike. While he was here, Honstein joined Lau and sopra...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Sarah Lancman & Joyce Cheung, Lullabies@EKCC & in the studio: Kendy Suen & Yusuke Hatano 21:37

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Hong Kong pianists are increasingly making waves in the international music scene. Last week, Aristo Sham, Gold Medallist in the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, was with us to talk about his experience of that competition. This week w...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Interview with and performance by pianist Aristo Sham, 2025 Cliburn Gold Medalist 26:07

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We have a very special guest with us today, pianist Aristo Sham. Last month, Sham was chosen as the winner in the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in which 340 pianists from 45 countries and regions had entered. Sham was among 28...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Trevor Yeung at M+, Li Hei Di@Pace & in the studio: Nina Wong & pianist Shelley Ng 21:37

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In April, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council announced that after more than ten years, M+ will no longer be overseeing Hong Kong’s entry to the Venice Biennale. The Hong Kong Museum of Art will take over for the 2026 biennale and will be presenting...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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le French May theatre programme, On Kawara@Tai Kwun & in the studio: Ney Rosauro 21:37

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Many of the Francophiles among you have probably attended several of the events presented as part of this year’s Le French May Arts Festival. If you’ve missed out, here’s a bit of a chance to catch up. We’re bringing you highlights of two very differen...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Aiko Kan's "Hong Kong Public Housing", Robert Ryman@David Zwirner & in the studio: mue 21:37

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The aesthetics and design of Hong Kong’s public housing estates have inspired many creative minds and influencers. Photographs, illustrations, and oral history projects have documented the rainbow-coloured facades of Choi Hung Estate, the bicylindrical...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Sound artist Chaklam Ng, Dreamchasers@HKMOA & in the studio: Romer String Quartet 21:37

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The title of this year’s Design Trust Futures Festival is “The Art of Transformation”. The three-month programme at Murray House features works by more than 60 designers, artists, architects, and focuses on sustainability, culture, and heritage in Hong...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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HKAF & Cristiana Morganti, CHANG@The Stallery & in the studio: Pianist Maksim 21:37

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Pina Bausch’s dance theatre group, Tanztheater Wuppertal has appeared in Hong Kong many times, at the invitation of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, to perform such iconic works such as “The Window Washer”, “Café Müller”, “The Rite of Spring”, “Carnations”...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Cirque du Soleil: Kooza, Yoon Hyup@Tang Contemporary & in the studio: vocalist Tijn Trommelen 21:37

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Cirque du Soleil’s theatrical, character and story-driven approach, involving no animals and relying solely on the skills of human performers, makes the Canadian company’s circus shows unique. In 2005, The Works went to in Cyberport to film, under the ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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HKAF “La Sylphide”, "8 times 8 stories"@UMAG & in the studio: French Music Project at CUHK 21:37

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Last week, we introduced a concert by the jazz string Korvi Quartet, presented as part of Le French May, that featured music inspired by cocktail pairings. Today we’re featuring French music, specifically French chamber music by 19th to 21st century co...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Artist Sin Wai Kin, Ha Bik-chuen@Para Site & in the studio: Korvi Quartet 21:37

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If it’s May, as any Francophile will know, it must be time for the annual Le French May Arts Festival. We’ll be bringing you highlights of the festival in coming weeks but today we’re starting with something that many consider a quintessential part of ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Lam Chun-wing & “Nureyev & Friends"@HKAF & in the studio: Bowen Li Trio 21:37

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Dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev had an extraordinary life. The Tatar-Russian dancer, born in the Soviet Union on a Trans-Siberian train, defected to the West in Paris in 1961. He was a cultural icon, widely regarded as one of the greatest dance...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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"Beef and Noodles", ASMR@Gate 33 & in the studio: Colleen Lee, Rhythmie Wong & Fu Man-yat 21:37

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Cooking has been transformed into an artistic practice to explore the social dimension of art for over half a century. One of the most recognised artists in the field is New York-based Thai artist, Rirkrit Tiravanija who, in 1990, cooked Pad Thai in a ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Xu Bing's Square Word Calligraphy, Sarah Sze@Gagosian & in the studio: Horn player Felix Klieser 21:37

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A visual artist who likes to break down barriers in communication: Xu Bing is known for incorporating words and characters into his art to explore the role of language and text in human life. The Hong Kong Museum of Art is currently featuring a hybrid ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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So Wing-po, Hoo Mojong@ASHK & in the studio: qanun player Ahmet Baran 21:37

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Long before the compounds that make up modern pharmaceuticals were discovered and isolated, cultures around the world relied on the healing powers of herbs. They have long played a vital role in traditional Chinese medicine, and their curative properti...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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M+ “Picasso for Asia: A Conversation”, TranscendingTransience@CUHK & in the studio: Chamber choir NO 21:37

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Few artists have gone through as many changes in style as Pablo Picasso. Despite the frequent transformations in his work, he once said, “Variation does not mean evolution”. At M+ in West Kowloon, you can currently see, on loan from Musée National Pica...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Art Basel HK & Art Central & in the studio: Mentalist Scott Silven 21:37

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The Works presents the latest art's happening in Hong Kong to our audience.By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Author Alka Joshi, Lining Revealed@CHAT & in the studio: Virgin Vacation 21:37

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The theme of this year’s week-long Hong Kong International Literary Festival which opened at the beginning of this month was “Into the Future: Stories for Tomorrow”.The festival included 68 events, featuring writers creating in a wide range of genres....By Radio Television Hong Kong

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"Beyond The Shore" art project, HK Int'l Poster Triennial & in the studio: Bedroom Party 21:37

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In part two of this week’s show, it’s time for a “Bedroom Party”, and in case you’re wondering what on earth we’re talking about, we’re introducing Lilong and Tommy. They named the band they formed five years ago “Bedroom Party” because they’d both sta...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Lingnan Penjing, Xie Xiaoze@Alisan Atelier & in the studio: Hong Kong Irish Festival 21:37

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The 17th March is Saint Patrick’s Day, which commemorates the death of Ireland’s foremost patron saint. It’s celebrated, officially or unofficially, everywhere Irish people have emigrated. On the show later, we’ll be discovering more about what’s happe...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Print Art Contemporary in PMQ, Alicja Kwade@Tai Kwun & in the studio: Alex Woods Trio 21:37

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Today, books and other print publications are mostly printed by computerised typesetting or offset printing. For a long time though, two different and traditional printing methods dominated: movable type and lithography. At one time there were 200 prin...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Chu Hing-wah 90th birthday exhibition, Re:Connect@Soluna Fine Art & in the studio: The Sirens 21:37

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For those familiar with local art and artists, the paintings of Chu Hing-wah, depicting Hong Kong’s everyday life and community are easily recognised and highly relatable. The Works has featured Chu and his works several times, and this week we have a ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Calligraphy artist, Packy Lai, China-France Cultural Encounters@HKPM & in the studio: Ryan Cheung 21:37

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We have a doctor in the house later, or rather in the studio, but don’t worry, no one here is going through a medical emergency. Ryan Cheung is not only a doctor but also a singer-songwriter. He took a six-month sabbatical to pursue his love for music....By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Snake conservation@Kadoorie Farm, Chiyu Uemae@Axel Vervoordt & in the studio: pianist Niu Niu 21:37

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According to the Chinese Lunar calendar, this is the Year of the Wood Snake. In Chinese literature and mythology, the snake is an ambiguous symbol. On the one hand, it’s associated with darkness, deceit, maliciousness and fear. On the other, it’s thoug...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Cézanne & Renoir@HKMOA, Michele Fletcher@White Cube & in the studio: pianist Chiyan Wong 21:37

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Last year was celebrated as the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Impressionist movement. To mark the occasion, a selection of masterpieces from the Musee de l’Orangerie and the Musee d’Orsay tracing the life and work of Paul Cezanne and Auguste Re...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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CNY Special: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, “Glorious” & Fusion band led by Jessica Fung 30:07

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Kung Hey Fat Choy! We’re all hoping the new year will bring an abundance of good things, and in today’s show we have an abundance of music, and a little comedy, to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Dizi player Jessica Fung previously appeared on The Wor...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Rhythmaker, Ruth Asawa@David Zwirner & in the studio: GypsAsia 21:37

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Later on the show, we’ll be getting into the swing of things with some old friends. Bassist Sylvain Gagnon, guitarist Antoine Richard and drummer Tobe Kushiator will be here to tell us about a new album that focuses on “jazz manouche” a genre popularis...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Museum of Climate Change’s exhibition, David Clarke@UMAG & in the studio: Rhythmic East Arts Group 21:37

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The qin or guqin is an ancient Chinese plucked seven-string musical instrument, so valued in traditional cultural circles that an old saying goes: “A gentleman does not part with his qin or with poetry without good reason”. Well, later in the show, we ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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M+ Cindy Sherman & Yasumasa Morimura, Children Of The Dust@MAYAO & in the studio: Claudia Ng 21:37

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Since cave dwellers first left handprints on cave walls, artists have found ways to represent themselves in art. Since then, self-portraits have appeared in many different forms: in painting, sculpture, photography and other creative media. Currently o...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tai Kwun's Circus Bootcamp 2.0, Mark Bradford@Hauser & Wirth & in the studio: Tango music & dance 21:37

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Happy New Year. Later in this week’s show we’re kicking off the new year by “tripping the light fantastic”. In other words, we’re celebrating the new year with dance, specifically tango and tango music. Nazar Tabachyshyn, accordion player and founder...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Jazz at Lincoln Center: Eugene Pao & Friends 29:37

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Merry Christmas!We have some goodies for everyone this festive season. In this week’s show we’re welcoming some friends back to talk about a very special project. The Lincoln Center in New York City is home to eleven performing arts organisations. It...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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The Works Series 22 #82 21:37

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The Works presents the latest art's happening in Hong Kong to our audience.By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Japanese artist Tenmyouya Hisashi, South East Asian art@Osage & in the studio: Australian Chamber Or 21:37

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Over the centuries there have been many different artistic schools, styles, and movements in traditional Japanese painting. By the 19th century the art form revealed the influence and synthesis of native Japanese aesthetics and ideas imported from Chin...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, Japanese Printmakers@HKUMAG & Interview with conductor Elim Chan 21:37

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It’s the third edition and the final year of the three-year Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, organised by the Tourism Commission, supported by the Hong Kong Geopark and curated by a cross-disciplinary design team. We featured the festival’s first year in 20...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Cynthia Mak, HKAPA students' programe & in the studio: Singer-songwriter Rachel Sutton & Chris Carpi 21:37

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Tobacco’s been consumed in China, mostly in pipes, since the 16th century. During the Qing dynasty though, possessing or smoking tobacco was punishable by death. But for those who still craved nicotine, snuff, or powdered tobacco, claimed to be a remed...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Inkgo Lam, Making It Matters@M+ & in the studio: harpist Kateřina Englichová & oboist Vilém Veverka 21:37

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A few weeks ago, we mentioned on the show that 2024 has been celebrated as the year of Czech music. It’s been celebrated by an array of concerts and events, featuring not only classical music but other musical genres. Later in today’s programme, we’re ...By Radio Television Hong Kong