Zuni Icosahedron, founded in 1982, is a Hong Kong based non-profit charitable arts organization. Being an international experimental theatre company, Zuni produced more than 200 original productions of alternative theatre and multi-media performances, and has been active in video, sound experimentation and installation arts, as well as in the area of arts education, arts criticism, arts policy and international cultural exchange. Over the years, Zuni has been invited to over 60 cities in Europe, Asia, and America for exchange and performances. Zuni is one of the major professional arts companies in Hong Kong, and has established itself as a premiere experimental theatre locally, regionally and internationally.

• To establish experimental theatre with unique Hong Kong characteristics and create quality
• To nurture professional creative talents in various fields
• To establish and consolidate Hong Kong as a hub for international cultural exchange
• To sustain an active role of Hong Kong in promoting the development and diversity of Chinese culture
• To create a knowledgeable civil society and promote arts and culture with diversity

Unrolling the history of the late Qing dynasty in a mahjong contest
Through four key figures related to the Death of Old China
By the original team of 1587, A Year of No Significance

Here comes the final in the Netherworld Mahjong Contest. The four finalists are Empress Dowager Tzu-hsi, Li Hung-chang, Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shih-kai. On the mahjong table, the four key figures of Old China will reveal historical truths that are absent from the history textbooks of Japan – how the regimes of the Old China changed hands; how it moved from the monarchy of the late Qing dynasty to the Republic of China. Who has stolen the Old China? Who destroyed the Old China? Is China part of China? Perhaps clues can be found on the mahjong table amidst the mahjong jargon Red Green White Dragon, Grand Four Happiness, All Triplets, Pure One Suite.

Empress Dowager Tzu-hsi:
Popularly known as the West Empress Dowager or the Old Buddha Master, she was a regent behind the screen during the reigns of Tongzhi (1861-1875) and Guangxu (1875-1908). She was the real ruler of China in the late Qing dynasty.

Li Hung-chang:
One of the four famous statesmen of the late Qing dynasty, Li was the founder of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Northern Sea Fleet. A leader of the Westernisation Movement, he was responsible for the signing of unequal treaties with Western powers.

Yuan Shih-kai:
As head of the Beiyang Northern Sea Fleet, Yuan subdued the Boxer Rebellion. He was instrumental in bringing about the abdication of the last Qing emperor, and was elected Provisional President of the Republic of China.

Sun Yat-sen:
Often referred to as the Father of the Nation, Sun developed the Three Principles of the People, advocated the overthrow of the Qing dynasty through armed revolution, and established the Republic of China