Art often opens doors to conversations that feel difficult to start elsewhere.
Reflections on the Musical “Likes & Lies” | 16 November 2025
Art often opens doors to conversations that feel difficult to start elsewhere.
On 16 November 2025, Peak II Foundation had the opportunity to attend “Likes & Lies,” a musical presented by WestK Performing Arts in collaboration with the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation. Set against the backdrop of social media and digital identity, the performance explored how young people navigate friendship, love, and self‑worth in a world shaped by constant visibility.
Through the stories of Savannah and Chun, the musical portrayed struggles that are increasingly familiar: the pressure to present a perfect image, the influence of peers and online validation, and the quiet distance that can grow between one’s public persona and private reality. These challenges were not framed as personal failings, but as reflections of the environments young people inhabit every day.
What made the performance resonate was its invitation to pause and reflect. In a culture where “likes” and “shares” are often treated as measures of worth, the story asked a gentler question: what does it mean to remain honest with oneself? It reminded the audience that behind every curated image is a human being trying to belong, to be accepted, and to be understood.
At Peak II Foundation, we believe that supporting the next generation means creating space for reflection — not only for young people, but for the adults and communities around them. Conversations about mental wellbeing, identity, and authenticity are not optional in a digital age; they are essential.
We are grateful to WestK Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation for presenting a work that encourages dialogue, empathy, and self‑awareness. Through stories like “Likes & Lies,” art becomes more than performance — it becomes a quiet companion in helping us navigate a complex and changing world.
在數碼時代中，重新思考真實與形象
音樂劇《Likes & Lies》觀後反思｜2025年11月16日
藝術往往為我們打開一些在日常生活中難以展開的對話。
2025年11月16日，崇嶺基金會有幸觀賞由 WestK Performing Arts 與 香港青年藝術協會 合作呈獻的音樂劇《Likes & Lies》。作品以數碼世代為背景，細緻描繪年青人如何在友情、愛情與自我認同之間尋找平衡。
透過 Savannah 與阿俊的故事，音樂劇呈現了當代年青人所面對的多重壓力——來自朋輩的期待、社交媒體的影響，以及在公眾形象與內心感受之間逐漸拉開的距離。這些掙扎並非個人的缺失，而是反映了他們每日身處的環境與文化。
作品最動人的地方，在於它並沒有急於給出答案，而是邀請觀眾停下來思考：在一個以點讚與分享作為衡量標準的世界裡，如何仍然真誠地面對自己？舞台上的故事提醒我們，在每一個被精心營造的形象背後，都是一個渴望被接納、被理解的人。
在崇嶺基金會，我們相信關懷下一代，不僅是提供支援，更是為思考與對話預留空間。在數碼快速變化的時代，關於心理健康、身份與真實性的討論，已成為不可或缺的一部分。
我們衷心感謝 WestK Performing Arts 及 香港青年藝術協會 帶來這部引人深思的作品。透過《Likes & Lies》，藝術不只是舞台演出，而成為陪伴我們理解自我與世界的一種方式。