‘Standing Along the Edge’ refers to a status that moves towards the reversed direction form the mainstream/center. While the reasons for such staus could be ou of being marginalized by the society, it could also be regarded as an act to challenge the existing norms, or one’s persistence of not following the major now. The festival explores the ways in which we can embark on a discourse of ‘Along the Edge’. People who fall into this category comprise not only the socially marginalized, but also those who autonomously chose to stand along the edge themselves. On the other hand, looking from the macro-perspective, Hong Kong itself is also a city that stands along the edge of China, owing to its unique geographic, cultural and political background, how does it define and develop its own identity and position in the world?

Along the Edge Arts Festival is presented by the M.A. in Cultural management Programme of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is a multidisciplinary art festival that covers diversified including visual arts, dance, drama, musical performances, documentary screening, workshops and tours. The series of activities aims to provoke the public to interpret and define the inner meaning of ‘Standing Along the Edge’. More importantly, this festival also serves as a platform for ‘minority’ to speak out and exchange with other participants, which is an opportunity to redefine the values of ‘along the edge’.Along the Edge Arts Festival is an educational programme presented by the M.A. in Cultural management Programme of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.