Live at Eaton: MERPEOEPL101 - A Workshop Performance

MERPEOPLE 101 activates an interactive "training session" for aspiring Asian mermaids. Part of Alysa Leung’s oceanic series Salt Fish Tales, this workshop-performance combines live music by UKA, guided movement, and critical storytelling to re-imagine mythical water figures—from Hong Kong’s Lo Ting legend to East and Southeast Asian sirens and goddesses. By physically enacting these archetypes, the session reclaims bodily voice, turning ancient folklore into a collective site of empowerment against the objectification and quiet exhaustion of women.

There will be a post-performance discussion with artist moderated by Vee Fong (Co-Artistic Director, On & On Theatre Workshop) after the performance, discussion to be conducted in English.

Live at Eaton 2026 
28 November – 6 December 2026
Venue: Various spaces across Eaton HK
Program Partners: Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Dance Exchange
Participating Artists: Abdi Karya, Alysa Leung & UKA, Aurelio Di Virgilio, Ea Torrado, Élie Autin, Holmes Cheung & Cam Wong, Jeffrey J C Lim, Kornkarn Rungsawang, Leila Mcmillian, Razan Wirjosandjojo , Tony Tran, Wiangthong Wilawan, Students from Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts