2nd Hong Kong pop culture festival to open on April 6

6 days, 18 hours ago

Nation's culture growing in global influence

By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

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Nation's culture growing in global influence

China Daily

By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

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1 week ago

Books, films and everything in between

China Daily

Cuboid screens resembling Hong Kong's generic tower blocks serve as the centerpiece of the City Portraits: Hong Kong Film and Literature exhibition at the Hong Kong Film Archive. Hollywood's magpie-minded filmmakers have long drawn on the world of literature in weaving celluloid stories - and their counterparts in Hong Kong are no different, as a new exhibition makes clear. Hong …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Ring in 2025 with a Dazzling and Colourful Fireworks Display at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

Live Mint

NewsVoir Hong Kong, December 10: As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2024, Hong Kong is set to light up the sky with a breathtaking New Year countdown fireworks display on December 31, 2024. Guided by the theme 'The Symphony of Happiness,' the fireworks display reflects the vibrancy and resilience of life in Hong Kong, delivering a powerful message …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Festival returns Yi culture to its origins

China Daily

Star Returning, the opening show of this year's Daliangshan Theater Festival in Xichang, Sichuan province. Directed by Samoan theater artist Lemi Ponifasio and performed by local actors, it showcases the cultural elements of the Yi ethnic group, including folk songs, ceremonies, farm dances and Torch Festival traditions. Every year since 2019, Xichang, Sichuan province, has hosted the Daliangshan Theater Festival, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Festival returns Yi culture to its origins

China Daily

Star Returning, the opening show of this year's Daliangshan Theater Festival in Xichang, Sichuan province. Directed by Samoan theater artist Lemi Ponifasio and performed by local actors, it showcases the cultural elements of the Yi ethnic group, including folk songs, ceremonies, farm dances and Torch Festival traditions. Every year since 2019, Xichang, Sichuan province, has hosted the Daliangshan Theater Festival, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

Kinsman co-founder Gavin Yeung mixes a drink. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Protecting the practitioners The revival of interest in Hong Kong heritage ought to be good news for the city's tourism sector. However, at least one of the city's facilitators of intangible cultural heritage-based events sounds skeptical about the impact of packaging heritage for popular consumption. According to Anthony Fung, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

Dressed in traditional costumes, Chage Fung and his colleagues explain the significance of Hong Kong heritage sites to visitors. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Heritage in one's backyard The revival of interest in Hong Kong's history and heritage began gaining currency during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the restrictions enforced by the local government practically ruled out overseas travel. As Hing Chao, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

Dressed in traditional costumes, Chage Fung and his colleagues explain the significance of Hong Kong heritage sites to visitors. The shows are part of the Radix Troupe-produced Historic Site, His Stories' Cite touring performance series. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY On an afternoon in July, actor Chage Fung put on a gray cheongsam, round spectacles and black Chinese slippers. The performance …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

Dressed in traditional costumes, Chage Fung and his colleagues explain the significance of Hong Kong heritage sites to visitors. The shows are part of the Radix Troupe-produced Historic Site, His Stories' Cite touring performance series. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY On an afternoon in July, actor Chage Fung put on a gray cheongsam, round spectacles and black Chinese slippers. The performance …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Clockenflap Festival review 2024: Hong Kong’s biggest music festival returns as eclectic and exciting as ever

The Independent

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4 weeks ago

Movie fest in Australia opens doors to China cooperation

China Daily

Australian students perform at the closing ceremony of the Australia China International Film Festival in Adelaide on Thursday. ADELAIDE, Australia — Chinese and Australian filmmakers deepened cooperation during the Australia China International Film Festival, which closed on Thursday in Adelaide, by saying they will seek to entwine their storytelling better. "Chinese storytelling and script writing are strong, and the production …

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1 month ago

District launches series of tours to attract Beijing residents

China Daily

Zhejiang province's Keqiao district rolls out a series of cultural and tourism experiences for Beijing residents on Nov 14. Keqiao, a district in Zhejiang province's Shaoxing city, rolled out a series of local folk opera, landscape and gourmet food tours in Beijing on Nov 14 aimed at attracting Beijing residents during the upcoming Spring Festival in late January. Chen Hao, …

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1 month ago

District launches series of tours to attract Beijing residents

China Daily

Zhejiang province's Keqiao district rolls out a series of cultural and tourism experiences for Beijing residents on Nov 14. Keqiao, a district in Zhejiang province's Shaoxing city, rolled out a series of local folk opera, landscape and gourmet food tours in Beijing on Nov 14 aimed at attracting Beijing residents during the upcoming Spring Festival in late January. Chen Hao, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Finding creative solutions

China Daily

The story room in Lai Chi Wo Hakka village is among several others in Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark area. In the third and final installment of her series, Faye Bradley describes how the HKSAR government, private sponsors and nongovernmental organizations all play their parts in showcasing the natural charm and distinctive cultures of Hong Kong's outlying islands, and suggests …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Finding creative solutions

China Daily

The story room in Lai Chi Wo Hakka village is among several others in Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark area. In the third and final installment of her series, Faye Bradley describes how the HKSAR government, private sponsors and nongovernmental organizations all play their parts in showcasing the natural charm and distinctive cultures of Hong Kong's outlying islands, and suggests …

Tin

1 month, 1 week ago

Finding creative solutions

China Daily

One of the art installations erected on Cheung Chau island as part of the Inter-Island Festival. In the upcoming season, most festival organizers anticipate a lower audience turnout compared with that over the last few years, now that Hong Kong people are no longer held back by pandemic-related travel restrictions. "However, since Hong Kong residents can travel overseas again, this …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultures meet at international youth event

China Daily

The 2024 International Youth Pop Culture Carnival, one of the major events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Youth Camp, was held in Qingdao, China, on Nov 6. Jointly hosted by the China International Youth Exchange Center and the Shandong Youth Federation, the event was attended by around 80 youth representatives from SCO member countries, observer countries and international students in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultures meet at international youth event

China Daily

The 2024 International Youth Pop Culture Carnival, one of the major events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Youth Camp, was held in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday. Jointly hosted by the China International Youth Exchange Center and the Shandong Youth Federation, the event was attended by around 80 youth representatives from SCO member countries, observer countries and international students in China. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultures meet at international youth event

China Daily

The 2024 International Youth Pop Culture Carnival, one of the major events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Youth Camp, was held in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday. Jointly hosted by the China International Youth Exchange Center and the Shandong Youth Federation, the event was attended by around 80 youth representatives from SCO member countries, observer countries and international students in China. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultures meet at international youth event

China Daily

The 2024 International Youth Pop Culture Carnival, one of the major events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Youth Camp, was held in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday. Jointly hosted by the China International Youth Exchange Center and the Shandong Youth Federation, the event was attended by around 80 youth representatives from SCO member countries, observer countries and international students in China. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Distinctive local brands boost Qingdao's tourism

China Daily

Actor Huang Bo makes a special appearance in the parade at the Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival in Shinan district, Qingdao. Innovative and distinctive festivals have provided a supplement to the regular cultural and tourism projects and formats, opening up new avenues for increasing cultural and tourism consumption. The first Qingdao Linyuan Comedy Festival is a new example of hosting festivals …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The surprise city break holiday perfect for foodies

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Damon Smith squints in the bright sunshine at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate World of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance featuring nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Music festival celebrates Chinese traditional instruments

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival taking place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival — Chinese Music Performance Event took place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. Organized by the China Conservatory of Music, Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Beijing Musicians Association, the festival aimed to build a high-level …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Civilization theme for documentary festival

China Daily

Representatives and experts announce the opening of the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival on Thursday. Advancing the cultivation of a modern Chinese civilization was the theme of the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival which took place from Thursday to Saturday in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Co-hosted by the China Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio, the China Film Association and Zhuhai's …

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2 months ago

Fuzhou Lights Up with Spectacular Fireworks and Drone Show at Double 11 Opening Ceremony

China Daily

The Tmall Double 11 Global Carnival Season opened in Fuzhou with a spectacular fireworks and drone show, marking the event's 16th year. The ceremony emphasized quality shopping and great deals, with investments set to be at a record high. The festival also featured a special drone and fireworks display during the opening ceremony, setting the stage for a month-long celebration …

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2 months ago

Hong Kong Artist Creates Magical Chocolate Rain Exhibit in New Jersey

China Daily

Hong Kong artist Maisie Mak presents a magical chocolate rain exhibit in New Jersey, showcasing the vibrant street food culture and landmarks of both cities. The exhibition offers interactive do-it-yourself workshops and artistic displays, connecting the hearts between Hong Kong and the American audience.

Food Culture Travel Art New Jersey

2 months ago

Hong Kong Artist Creates Chocolate Rain on New Jersey, Connecting Two Cultures

China Daily

Hong Kong artist Maisie Mak presents her art at the Hong Kong Meets America — Pop Art Exhibition by Chocolate Rain in New Jersey. The exhibition showcases Hong Kong's vibrant street food culture and landmarks alongside similar scenes from New York. Mak hopes to inspire a connection between the Greater New York area and Hong Kong through her art. She …

Food Culture Travel Art New Jersey

2 months ago

Stars Gather for the 10th Shanghai International Nature Conversation Festival: A Sustainable Celebration of Life

China Daily

The 10th Shanghai International Nature Conversation Festival kicked off in Minhang district on Oct 19, aiming to promote green life through various activities. The festival featured an opening ceremony with actor Hu Ge advocating for a low-carbon lifestyle, with a focus on water and electricity conservation, green consumption, and resource recycling. The event attracted top experts and various industries to …

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2 months ago

Intriguing Journey Through Intangible Culture: MGM 2049 Takes Center Stage in Macao

China Daily

MGM 2049, a new show featuring intangible cultural heritage, is set to debut in December at the MGM Theater in Macao. The show, created in collaboration with renowned director Zhang Yimou, will consist of eight segments showcasing various forms of cultural heritage, including Mongolian throat singing, northern Shaanxi storytelling, Miao songs, and yangko dance. The premiere will be a tribute …

Entertainment Culture Arts International

2 months ago

HK Embraces Bianzhong: Cultural Ambassador Aims to Ignite International Music Scene

China Daily

Hong Kong's Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is set to perform a concert on National Day, featuring Chinese music works played by bianzhong, an ancient Chinese percussion instrument. The orchestra hopes to promote Chinese music on the international stage and is seeking funding opportunities to expand its influence.

Culture Music Arts International Relations

2 months ago

HK's Cultural Vitality: The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's Crucial Role in Promoting Culture and Music Internationally

China Daily

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra marks its 47th anniversary with a focus on solidifying its status as a vibrant East-meets-West cultural exchange hub. The orchestra hosted a concert using the bianzhong, an ancient Chinese instrument, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event drew acclaim from the audience and showcased the rich cultural …

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2 months ago

HK Embraces Bianzhong: Cultural Ambassador Aims to Ignite International Music Scene

China Daily

Hong Kong's Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is set to perform a concert on National Day, featuring Chinese music works played by bianzhong, an ancient Chinese percussion instrument. The orchestra hopes to promote Chinese music on the international stage and is seeking funding opportunities to expand its influence.

Culture Music Arts International Relations

2 months ago

HK's Cultural Vitality: The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's Crucial Role in Bridging Cultures

China Daily

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra marks its 47th anniversary with a focus on solidifying its status as a vibrant East-meets-West cultural exchange hub. The orchestra hosted a concert using the bianzhong, an ancient Chinese instrument, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event drew acclaim from the audience and showcased the rich cultural …

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2 months ago

HK's Cultural Landscape: A Bigger Role for the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

China Daily

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra marks its 47th anniversary with a concert that celebrates Chinese culture and music. The orchestra, founded in 1977, has played a significant role in promoting Chinese culture and music internationally. The city's status as an East-meets-West center for cultural exchange is highlighted by the annual arts survey reports of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, which …

Government Law Culture Arts

2 months ago

Jamming with Jazz Stars: Freespace Jazz Fest Sets the Stage for Hong Kong's Jazz Scene

China Daily

Freespace Jazz Fest is an inclusive space for jazz music practitioners and enthusiasts in Hong Kong. The festival has helped increase the audience for jazz and has disproved the widely held notion that jazz is an elitist music genre. It has also provided a major confidence boost for most musicians, with many young musicians expressing excitement about the opportunity to …

Entertainment Music Jazz Cross-genre

2 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong Icon Sparks Artful Encounter in NYC with Pop Art Exhibition

China Daily

Hong Kong designer Prudence Mak showcases her art at the Hong Kong Meets America - Pop Art Exhibition by Chocolate Rain in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Hong Kong through interactive do-it-yourself workshops and artistic displays. Mak features iconic landmarks in her 3D artworks, such as the Statue of Liberty and yellow …

Food Culture Art Tourism New Jersey

2 months, 1 week ago

Festival celebrates renowned playwright

China Daily

Director Zhang Xiao announces the upcoming new play Peking in Flames at the news conference of the eighth Lao She Theater Festival, in Beijing on Sept 27. In 2019, the theater company staged its production Songs of Lear, an interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, during the third edition of the Lao She Theater Festival. Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan will …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Festival celebrates renowned playwright

China Daily

Scenes from the play The Family by Jiangsu Performing Arts Group, which is adapted from Chinese writer Ba Jin's novel of the same title. CHINA DAILY Annual cultural event opens eighth edition in Beijing, exploring diverse themes through 35 productions, Chen Nan reports. The Lao She Theater Festival, an annual cultural event in Beijing, celebrates renowned Chinese playwright and novelist …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surge in holiday visitors boosts HK business prospects

China Daily

By STEPHY ZHANG in Hong Kong | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-10-08 07:58 A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. Following a 36.1 percent surge in visitors during the weeklong National Day holiday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government and business community are hoping that year-round inbound travel numbers and consumer spending will bounce back to pre-COVID …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong Tourism Soars After National Day Holiday Surge

China Daily

Hong Kong's tourism industry is experiencing a significant rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the National Day holiday marking a surge in visitor numbers. The city welcomed over 1.25 million visitors during the weeklong break, with over 1.11 million coming from mainland China. The city's border checkpoints operated smoothly, contributing to the positive outcome. The tourism industry is expected to …

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