Encounter
Written by Cadence Chung, Presented by Dog Year Production
PLEASE NOTE: Encounter is a walking tour, which starts at Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington’s waterfront (further details to come soon), leading the audience through the streets of Te Aro.
If you own headphones or earphones please bring them along, they will be essential to the experience. We have some spare headphones available if you don't have your own.
You’ll be using the PickPath app, so feel free to download it from the Apple Store or Google Play before you join us.
There are limited spots for each tour (around 15-20), so book to secure your place.
Step into the past and explore the untold stories of Wellington through the eyes of early Chinese immigrants.
Encounter is an immersive audio experience blending powerful storytelling with authentic soundscapes. The latest work by Cadence Chung—published poet, composer, and classical vocalist, Encounter is crafted with Chung’s signature poetic narratives, taking audiences on a journey to rediscover Wellington through the eyes of those who helped shape its history and continue to contribute to its future.
Powered by the interactive mobile app PickPath, audiences are guided through the streets of Te Aro, following audio cues and interactive prompts. But here’s the twist: you have the power to choose whose story to follow and which path to take.
Duration
The walk is estimated 60 minutes.
Audience Care
This show confronts racism experienced by Chinese immigrants and therefore contains racist language extracted from real media reports of the time. It also includes descriptions of violence and racism, reflecting real-life experiences.
Creative team
Cadence Chung – Writer
Sharon Wang - Producer and Co-creator
Jamie Yee - Director and Co-creator
Kassandra Wang – Sound Designer and Audio Engineer
Elaine Loh – Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Shervonne Grierson – The Voice of May and the Guiding Voice
Dennis Zhang – The Voice of Roy and the Guiding Voice
