Jockey Club-supported exhibition celebrating the horse arrives at Tamar Park

A touring exhibition celebrating the bond between humans and horses has arrived at Tamar Park in Admiralty, following its popular inaugural stop at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, the Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour features horse sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma, and also symbolises the unity between the Club and the community.

Guests in attendance at the Tamar Park launch ceremony on 19 June included Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Winfried Engelbrecht‑Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and artist Simon Ma.

The exhibition, which will remain at Tamar Park until 28 June, features two “Harmonious Horse” sculptures standing over three metres high and created by Ma, together with “Community Horses” sculptures. Every Friday to Sunday, from 8pm to 9pm, the exhibition also presents a nighttime horse-themed light show, rain permitting, that highlights the dynamic movement and power of galloping horses, making it a popular photo spot.

The exhibition will later travel on to Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other locations. Through art and community engagement, the exhibition gives the public an opportunity to experience the unique charm of horse culture combined with contemporary art.

The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse.