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The Leisure & Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today announced the fourth Asia+ Festival , running from September to November with over 100 performances and activities showcasing artistry from Asia and Belt & Road regions. Presented by the Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau and organised by the LCSD, the festival features artists from more than 30 countries, including first-time participants…
Starting a new life far from home in unfamiliar environment with a different language poses significant challenges, a reality well understood by ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. To facilitate community integration and enhance access to public services, the Home Affairs Department funds non-profit organisations to operate support service centres for ethnic minorities. Service user Sheila Ramchandra…
The acrobatic theatre production Starchitects by the UK troupe Motionhouse will make its Hong Kong debut from July 10 to 12. The show will kick off this year’s International Arts Carnival, the summer arts festival presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department. Winner of the Best Family Arts Activity award at the UK’s Fantastic for Families Awards 2023, Starchitects centres around space…
At the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, the Civil Engineering & Development Department (CEDD) is breathing new life into facilities along the Tin Shui Wai river channel. Transformed riverside For the first phase of this transformation, the project team zeroed in on a stretch of the river between Tin Shui Estate and Tin Wah Estate. CEDD Architect Chan Man-kong said they centred the…
Facing high population density and rising transport demand, the Government established the $1 billion Smart Traffic Fund to encourage research and development and drive innovations that enhance commuting convenience, maximise network efficiency and improve driving safety. A prime example is the Smart Ding Ding System, developed by Hong Kong Tramways over a period of more than a year with fund…
The Bun Scrambling Final, the finale to the 2026 Bun Carnival, will be held on Sunday night at the Pak Tai Temple Playground football pitch on Cheung Chau. Following an opening ceremony at 11.30pm, the competition will start at midnight, in accordance with tradition. A total of 12 finalists will compete for awards across the men's and women's divisions. Trophies will be awarded to the winner,…
From succulent local lobster, to shimmering sea fish, the seafood bounty visitors see here is raised right on the waves at this Sam Mun Tsai mariculture raft in Tai Po. It is not just a fish farm, it is a seaside escape, where visitors can cast a line to catch their own dinner, such as groupers and snappers, straight from the water. Secure joy The experience is as seamless as it is relaxing. The…
The ICH (Intangible Cultural Heritage) Highlight Tours, which brings the public and tourists to explore ICH items with ICH practitioners sharing their skills and stories, will open for registration on May 15 and 16. As the highlight programme of the second Hong Kong ICH Month in June, the tours will expand to a total of 40 field trips this year, extending the coverage to eight districts, offering…
The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Office of the Leisure & Cultural Services Department will organise the second edition of the Hong Kong ICH Month from May 30 to June 30, featuring over 50 ICH performances, 80 promotion booths and 40 field visits held across Hong Kong. The department said the various activities will cover over 100 ICH items, giving the public and tourists a greater insight…
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) is staging the Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance exhibition from May 1 to July 27 to take visitors on an immersive digital journey to explore the famous Mona Lisa painting and showcase a selection of Renaissance art treasures from various French and Italian cultural institutions. Admission is free. Addressing the opening ceremony today, Secretary for…
