Bernard Chan confident with HK arts hub status
The chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Bernard Chan, said he's confident that Hong Kong can consolidate its role as an East-meets-West cultural and arts hub. According to the consultation document for the city's first five-year plan, Hong Kong will develop and consolidate its position as a centre for international cultural exchange, and develop diversified cultural, arts…
Bernard Chan, chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, expressed confidence in Hong Kong's capacity to maintain its status as an East-meets-West cultural and arts hub. According to the consultation document outlining the city's first five-year plan, Hong Kong will focus on developing and strengthening its role as a center for international cultural exchange, as well as fostering diverse cultural, arts, and creative industries.
During an interview on RTHK's "Vision 15: Hong Kong's Chapter" program, Chan emphasized that Hong Kong serves as an ideal platform for international cultural projects and attracts top artistic talent worldwide. He noted that the city's unique strength lies in its ability to blend Asian and Western styles through curation and performance. Chan also highlighted the growing private market in the arts, which includes auctioning, art storage, and arts-related investments.
The central government's recognition of Hong Kong's cultural development efforts has further bolstered the city's cultural standing. Chan pointed out that numerous international cultural institutions that have visited Hong Kong in recent years have expressed support for collaboration, signaling an elevation in Hong Kong's cultural and arts hub status.
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