2012 marks the tenth anniversary of Kuo Pao Kun's passing. Perhaps best known for pioneering and developing multicultural themes in his body of works, Kuo's humanistic ideals, integrated into his brand of theatre continue to rouse and inspire theatre-makers today. This festival is open to all who share our passion; beyond honouring him, we wish to explore our intricate relationship with Kuo Pao Kun a decade later.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Kuo Jian Hong
In his lifetime --
He loved the theatre
He loved the arts
He loved society
He loved humankind
In his artistic lifetime --
With his emotional rationale
And his rational emotions
He wrote for us
He talked to us
He created for us
In my life --
He was
A mentor
A friend
An inspiration
A father
In other people's lives --
Some worked, learned, lived, were jailed with him
Some discussed, debated, theorised with him
Some were close friends, some were acquaintances, some had met him, some had heard of him
In the lifetime after he departed --
There were memories big and small, heavy and light, far and near
Happening at different times, different places, in different ways
2012, in the 10th year after he departed --
We each find our own way, our path
To search, to know, to understand, to express
Not the past
But the future
In search of him
In search of ourselves
In search of the reasons
Why we continue to search
