引言

Prologue

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雖然香港有「國際都會」的美譽, 匯聚了各國的文化,
很可惜香港作為一個非常現代化的都市, 很多傳統都被推動城市發展的齒輪慢慢磨走...
以前經常可以在人來人往的街上看到五花八樣的表演者,
有拉二胡的, 有唱薩克管的; 有上年紀的, 也有青春熱血的。

Although Hong Kong is so-called an "International City", where most of the cultures could be found here,
many traditions are disappearing eventually as a result of the city development.
Many artists used to be performing in some crowded area such as MTRs,
no matter street artists playing saxophone, or Chinese instruments, they all provided a relaxing environment to the city.

我不喜歡稱他們為賣藝人, 藝術的本意就是金錢不能衡量的一套價值觀。
儘管有人走出街頭表演是為了生計, 我卻認為藝術與欣賞中並不存在「買賣」。

However the city is squeezing every bit of area for economic use,
"Art" became a transaction between the culture and the economic growth.

雖然現在香港的確少了定時出現的街頭藝人, 卻有一種新生的街頭文化冒頭了,

Less and less artists are performing in designated time and location, there seems to be a new street performance culture,

快閃表演

Flash Show

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快閃表演指的是表演者在毫無通知, 設備跟舞台的情況下表演,
他們大多都是熱愛跳舞或者唱歌的年青人。

Flash shows are shows performed by street artists without formal notification, equipment or even a stage.
Most of the "Flash showers" are teenagers who love dancing or singing.

前晚我的mm朋友快閃表演完後跟我合照

沒有地方能比尖沙咀海傍更能勝任這街頭文化的表演場地,
這裏無論對慕名的外國旅客, 放鬆的內地遊客還是假日的本地居民都是散心的不二勝地。

Tsim Sha Tsui Habour is the best place I could ever imagine for flashes shows,
it is one of the most popular places to visit in Hong Kong, which brings them a lot of audience.

而快閃表演者也很喜歡在把這做為他們的選址,
一來人流旺,、觀眾多,
二來這裡地方空曠, 很適合快閃表演。

Street artists love this stage a lot!
There isn't only an enormous area for them to bring their arts into full play,
but also a calming atmosphere for audience to stop and enjoy their show.

悠遊的海風更勝購物商場的空調
Wind comes from Victoria refreshes my mind.

在香港這「文化沙漠」能追逐自己的夢想確實不容易,
不是說這地方容不下街頭表演這種看似隨意的藝術,
只是很多香港人在回家的路上似乎都無視了周邊的眾生;
設計得栩栩如生的路面只是磨得光滑的石屎,
投入到淋漓盡致的舞者也不過是麻木的員工。

Hong Kongers call Hong Kong a "Culture Desert",
it's not because Hong Kong is lack of different cultures,
but because most of the people living here don't really care about this treasure.
Many precious things are vanishing in this city of buildings,
there is no one to blame but ourselves.

對我來說街頭表演者最大的貢獻便是為這煩忙的都市帶來了一點點生機,
幾多人被這繁華迷惑了,
又有幾多人還可以像他們一樣, 為了夢想可以流下這珍貴的一滴汗。

Street artists in Hong Kong are like bright stars in a lonely night.
Of course the Moon and the night itself are attractive,
but without these stars, the sky is just some meaningless spectrum.

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其實在旺角行人道甚至很多不同的地方都有街頭的快閃表演,
不過我今次特意介紹尖沙咀海傍除了因為我朋友在這表演外,
更是因為在這裡可以看到香港最具標誌性的維多利亞海港。

In fact there are a lot flash shows happening in every crowded corner in Hong Kong,
but the Victoria Habour makes this the place I chose to introduce.
And of course my friend is another obvious reason.

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無論這孤寂的海傍經歷了多少變遷, 這時鐘每天最後還是會重整為00:00

如果你喜歡香港的海景的話, 剛好可以點一下這個傳送門 @aaronli

If you like the view of this majestic habour, luckily a writer from Hong Kong @aaronli had written an amazing post about it

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每一個微小的肢體動作, 都在向他們宏大的夢想揮手。

They had practiced for days or even months only for a glimpse and a bug clap from us.

儘管表演完畢後只剩下很少人聽他胡說八道(?),
也無礙他對演出成功的那份激動。

Although only a few people were still there listening to his speech after their performance,
there is nothing better for him to have such a successful showcase.

熱血過盡力過, 才能擁有個完美的謝幕。

You haven't lived your life, if you don't even give it a try

後記

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看完我朋友跳舞後, 剛好碰上海港城出面的泡泡活動(?),
弄得那裡人滿為患, 讓我想起很多對藝術的曲解。

不是只有令人拍案叫絕的交響樂或者價值連城的名畫才是藝術,
只要能不顧一切的表達自己的想法,
那麼就算是「窮酸」的街舞也可以是

完美的藝術品