Public-Private Sector Build Exchange Platforms to Promote Chinese Culture and Emerging Arts
RTHK · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The national 15th Five-Year Plan has proposed vigorously prospering cultural affairs, inheriting and promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture, and supporting Hong Kong in deepening its role as a "center for foreign and Chinese cultural and artistic exchange." Public and private institutions in Hong Kong are working to establish cultural and artistic exchange platforms.
Key Points
- The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) organized the Chinese Culture Festival, which gathered over 3,000 famous artists and arts groups from home and abroad, serving as an excellent cultural exchange platform for local audiences .
- The opening program featured the Shanghai Grand Theatre team's original dance drama "White Snake," combining Eastern and Western dance with multimedia effects and psychological elements .
- Lin Fengshan, LCSD General Manager, said the team began searching for quality programs a year ago to bring spectacular performances to Hong Kong audiences .
- Zhong Yicong, Program Director of Shanghai Grand Theatre, noted that Shanghai-Hong Kong cultural exchanges are close and expressed anticipation for more excellent works to be staged in both cities .
- K11 founder Adrian Cheng established Shanghai Cooperation Organization Development Holdings last year to promote Asian and Chinese animation IPs globally, including exhibitions overseas .
Why It Matters
The initiatives align with China's broader strategy to develop digital animation and creative industries while positioning Hong Kong as a cultural hub. With its unique blend of Chinese and Western influences, rich intangible cultural heritage, and abundance of creative talent, Hong Kong can transform traditional culture into attractive cultural assets that drive investment and tourism .
The initiatives align with China's broader strategy to develop digital animation and creative industries while positioning Hong Kong as a cultural hub. With its unique blend of Chinese and Western influences, rich intangible cultural heritage, and abundance of creative talent, Hong Kong can transform traditional culture into attractive cultural assets that drive investment and tourism .