The greatest horsemanship

Zingaro - they put up a promotion slogan saying it is a once in a lifetime experience, something memorable and shouldn't be missed. Rumors said they wouldn't perform in the same place twice, so this would be the only and last time they are performing in HK. No matter how they promote themselves as elite and exceptional, the truth probably lies upon the fact that we are having an equestrian olympics event in hk this year, there's no matter time for them to do a horse show, and at the same time demonstrates what considers the greatest horsemanship.

I got tickets to see the show sunday night, I was so excited and curious to find out the crossover of cirque du soleil on a running horse. I walked in with the greatest expectation, and indeed I wasn't disappointed! It was the most breathtaking and intriguing show that I have ever seen. The music, the light, the beautiful horses, the acrobats and the costumes all contributed to the spectacle.

The show was performed in a marquee, with viewing seatings circumventing the center stage, which is like a lungeing ring. A column of running waterfall marks the core of the arena, magically created refections with color lighting. To me, the performance is about freedom, the speed of galloping horses, the gypsy music, and the daredevil acrobatics resemble the nomadic culture and liberty.

For the entire show, all horses were performing with collective canter, they are amazingly obedient and their necks were rounded into a beautiful arch. The prettiest scene was the bride cantering around with billowing hair piece that stretched across half of the arena. All of a sudden a vigorous atmosphere transformed into a romantic scene.



Hermes was one of the sponsor for Zingaro, and they sent a craftsman to demonstrate saddle-making on the spot. Here is a professional in action.

Hermes branded saddle-making tools.. so wanted to steal one as a souvenir, of course my decency avoids me from doing something like that..

Thought that Hermes has custom made souvenir selling at the show, I searched around twice but no souvenir could be found, I was so disappointed...