The Rite of Washing / 洗之祭

Chinese Orchestra / 中樂合奏

In the times of pandemic, washing hands becomes a ritual.
In reference to the tutorial video for washing hands by the World Health Organization, the 30-second hand washing ritual is scaled by 10 times, forming the structure of this piece.
Wet Hands
Soap
Rub Palm
Interlace Fingers
Rub Back: Interlocked Fingers
Rub Thumb
Rub Fingertips
Rinse
Dry
Remember the steps for washing your hands, stay clean, stay healthy, stay safe.

於疫症大流行的時代,洗手變成一種儀式。
參考世界衞生組織的網上洗手教學影片,將原本30秒的洗手步驟放長10倍,正是此曲的結構。
洗濕雙手
擠出鹼液
搓揉手心
搓揉指縫
搓揉指背與指節
搓揉大拇指及⻁口
搓揉指尖
沖洗
乾手
切記洗手的步驟,保持衞生清潔,希望大家都身體健康。

06.2020
Premiere: 19.12.2021
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra / 香港中樂團