Visitors’ guide to Hong Kong design, art and culture covers the highlights – and attractions less well known

“There are so many guidebooks to Hong Kong but there are not many for those into design, art and culture,” says HKDC chairman Eric Yim. HKDC Chairman Eric Yim says Hong Kong “has a lot of exciting contemporary culture to explore”. Photo: courtesy of HKDC “Hong Kong is more than just a financial city. It’s … Read more

Hong Kong forges ties with global arts bodies seeking to ‘reinvent’ themselves through exhibitions, collaboration

“We signed the MOU with M+ because our two institutions share the aspiration to develop new, more inclusive forms of partnership … based on a genuine exchange of knowledge, skills and expertise on both sides,” said Cecile Debray, president of the French museum. “International collaborations enable us not only to stimulate the cultural scene abroad, … Read more

Beijing’s top man for Hong Kong ‘says central authorities confident in West Kowloon arts hub’s ability to drive growth’

Central authorities have “full confidence” in the ability of Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District to drive growth in creative industries, the head of Beijing’s top office overseeing local affairs has said, according to the chairman of the arts hub’s board. Henry Tang Ying-yen on Thursday revealed that Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong … Read more