“Matsuri” or ”festival” means celebration, School Cultural Festival refers to student-led celebration, unleashing their strengths and charismas to the public in a variety of ways. “Dimension” means “space”. “Two-dimensional culture” refers to a variety of visual products and “three-dimensional” refers to life in the real world. 

Youth Square will organise the first ‘YS School-Cultural Festival’ in mid-December. With the theme of “Gathering of Dreams in N-Dimensions”, youngsters are encouraged to follow their passions and live their dreams. Bringing together the elements of street dance, anime, cosplay, and figurine exhibition, the festival provides a platform for youngsters to freely express their enthusiasm in two-dimensional art, and additionally demonstrate their talents and dedication in the three-dimensional space. It opens up an exciting world for the new generation to pursue their dreams in infinite dimensions.

Details of YS School-Cultural Festival

Date: 17 December 2022 to 1 February 2023

Location: Youth Square (near Exit A, Chai Wan MTR station)

Admission fee: Free

*Detailed admission information will be announced on the Youth Square website & social media platform later

Activity 1(a): "Shoot! POP Figurine"

This unique exhibition space is put together by six local MixSport+ Figurine art units with international exhibiting experience. In addition to their illustrations, six 1.5M large figurines, basketballs and basketball machines designed specially for YS School Cultural Festival will debut to the public. Youths will have the opportunity to meet Winson Ma, Spookyworkhk, Jimmy Rice, Foon Wong, Jeffery Yau, and Helen Tam face-to-face in sharing sessions and workshops, to appreciate their works and know the stories behind their creations.

 Date: 17 December 2022 to 1 February 2023

Time: 11am – 7pm

*Extended opening hour on 17 and 18 December from 10am to 8pm

Location: Y Platform, 1/F , public area, 5/F & 6/F

Event link: https://www.youthsquare.hk/play/ShootPOPFigurine

Activity 1(b): POP! Basketball Skills Challenge

In order to facilitating exchanges on athletics culture and art, young basketball players, including Cheuk Ting, So Yi Chun, sports program host, Ho Chun Yin and team members of “WELL DUNK!” will demonstrate their skills, try out the basketball machines, and share their knowledge of sport.

Date: 17 December 2022

Time: 3pm – 4:30pm

Location: Y Platform, 1/F 

Doujin Fan Fest 

A cultural event featuring "Doujin Zone Stage" and "Doujin Cultural Market", with the elements of anime, cosplay, and stage performances. Idol and cosplay groups will be performing on the “Doujin Zone Stage” to share their passion and devotion for ACGN (Anime, Cosplay, Game, Novel) culture. In addition, a variety of popular idols’ products, cosplay accessories and creative products at the "Doujin Cultural Market" allow the visitors to have a glimpse of the local youngsters’ creativity and ACGN experiences.

Date: 17 to 18 December 2022

Time: 12pm – 7:30pm

Location: Y Studio, 2/F

Event link: https://www.youthsquare.hk/play/YSDoujinFanFest

Ani-com Fantasy

Ani-com carnival is sweeping Youth Square! There will be a number of popular anime-themed Instagrammable spots including “SPY X FAMILY”, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and Hong Kong comics “The Ravages of Time”. With the innovative technology, participants can transform themselves into popular anime characters, and travel from the 3D reality to the 2D anime world of their fantasies.

Date: 17 December 2022 to 1 February 2023

Time: 12pm – 8pm

Location: Public area, 5/F & 6/F

Event link: https://www.youthsquare.hk/play/AniComFantasy

Style'Mov Camp

A two-day street dance camp is ready for youngsters who are passionate about street dance and to exchange their common interests. Workshops, All-style Battle, dance party and sharing sessions will be held during the event. Participants will not only learn about different dancing techniques, but also get a chance to share their knacks with like-minded dance lovers.

Date: 26 to 27 December 2022

Location: Y Studio, 2/F, Dance Studio, 6/F & Y Loft

Event link: https://www.youthsquare.hk/play/StyleMovCamp2022_Camp

We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the celebration in Youth Square. Let’s kick off the “YS School-Cultural Festival” together!