Janet Jackson in concert in Hong Kong

I went to see Janet Jackson in concert last night in Hong Kong. It was her first concert in her new world tour (35 countries), and following her fans' suggestions she had decided to start it in Hong Kong… on Valentine's Day! It took place in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, which probably didn't allow her to use the full features of a normal concert venue. In any case, it's not what I would call "a venue that will allow Janet to be up close and personal in a much more intimate setting", as her website mentions, but that was okay. Jackson moves well, and she didn't spare her energy. The songs she performed were all hits, so people could sing along with her. I enjoyed the show. There are a few things which didn't impress me though: I wish she interacted more with the audience for a start. Then, what is it about all the breaks in the show? I understand she needs time to change outfits and take a small rest, but these breaks were a bit boring and defused the energy. We had to sit through a slide show of her in various postures and dresses…. a real star. As for the last break, it was simply a black-out that lasted a few minutes…. In spite of all this, it was a good night. It's not that often that we get artists of this calibre performing in Hong Kong.