It is that time of year for the Dragons to emerge. Dragon boats that is.The SO-U.TV Asia2Extreme team went to the International Dragon Boat Festival Sunday, May 11. The event was held at Tai Wan To Beach (Power Station Beach), and attracted dragon boat teams and fans from as far away as Dubai. Check out http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?id=621 for the highlights of the day.
Jill Robinson, internationally renowned champion of Asia's Moon Bears tells a tragic tale of pain and abuse. These bears are kept caged for most of their life in inhumane conditions only for the farming of their bile. Through love and education Animals Asia is making a difference by saving these bears one by one and educating the world on the pointlessness and cruelty of this activity. Changes in the attitude of government and cultural will bring change over time. But it is the action of the individual that will be most immediate. http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?id=617
Banksy has captured the attention of the SO-U.TV team with a collection of previously unseen works in Hong Kong when Fabrik gallery hosted their LOVE ART show. This spectacular event displayed works from Bansky, the most controversial graffiti artist in the world. The show also included creations from Damien Hirst, Robert Indianna, Keith Haring, Romero Britto and Mel Ramos.Curators, Jurgen Abergas and Sean Coxall guide SO-U.TV and you on a personal tour of the exhibition. Go to http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?id=577 to watch the video.
Our Asia2Extreme team has found another high energy over the top event. We watched the ripped and buff pump up their pecs and clench their gluts at the Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships 2008 on April 20, 2008. Find out more about the event @ http://www.hkbba.org. Watch the action at http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?id=573
Osage Gallery is one of Hong Kong's most respected art gallery. With locations on Hong Kong Island and Kwun Tong they provide a generous breadth of experience. The space in Kwun Tong, located in a revitalised industrial area, alternates between Art Foundation, not for profit exhibitions, and installations of spectacular commercial artists. The dramatic space is unique to Hong Kong that is used to precious little space. This enourmous warehouse style gallery has 14 foot tall ceilings and one wall that stretches 128 uninterrupted feet. Osage Gallery combines their installations with guest speaker and other educational activities to provide experienced and new art enthusiasts a well rounded and rich experience. For more information visit www.osagegallery.com. English with Chinese subtitles.http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?contestid=&id=562