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Hong Kong Week has been held in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Bangkok, Seoul and other cities since 2019, aiming to introduce Hong Kong’s rich art culture to local audiences and showcase the power of Hong Kong’s multiculturalism.
China News Service, Chengdu, September 4 (Reporter Yue Yitong) The "Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu" event (hereinafter referred to as "Hong Kong Week") kicked off in Chengdu on the evening of the 4th. The event will present 16 programs with more than 60 exciting performances, exhibitions and film screenings, covering dance, music, drama, intangible cultural heritage, toy culture and interior design.
"Hong Kong Week" is organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and has been held in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Bangkok, Seoul and other cities since 2019. It aims to introduce Hong Kong's rich art culture to local audiences and showcase Hong Kong's multicultural power.
This "Hong Kong Week" will last until the 20th of this month. The opening program is the large-scale dance drama "Martial Arts" hosted by the Hong Kong Dance Company, telling the story of Bruce Lee's legendary life from a street boy to a superstar. There will be a lot of good shows coming next, including the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's "Hong Kong Music Music" concert, the Hong Kong Ballet's original drama "Romeo + Juliet", and the "Sky Grass @ Chengdu" outdoor concert and cultural market that will also bring surprises to Chengdu residents.
In addition to exciting programs, this year's "Hong Kong Week" also has highlights in terms of exhibitions. "A Day's Plan on Intangible Cultural Heritage: Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Art Exhibition" exhibits a number of representative items of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage; "The "Hong Kong Central Library Hong Kong Musicians Group Portraits Series - Melodious Vocal Rhythm of a Small Town" Thematic Exhibition" introduces many musicians who have made great contributions to the Hong Kong music industry. And show their musical footprint; "Hong Kong Toy Culture and IP Exhibition" has four exhibition areas: "Kung Fu Theme Zone", "Hong Kong Toy History Introduction Zone", "Hong Kong Designers Zone" and "Hong Kong Brand Toy Zone"; "Vertical Maze: Prosperous Lost City" displays a number of unique and creative furniture.
At the opening ceremony that night, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lee Ka-chiu, delivered a video speech and expressed his belief in the power of culture, which can not only unite society, but also drive industrial development through creativity. The SAR government will continue to improve Hong Kong's cultural and artistic ecosystem, encourage creation, cultivate talents, and promote exchanges and cooperation.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Law Shu-pui, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. She said that since "Hong Kong Week" was first held in 2019, it has developed into an important platform for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to deepen cultural exchanges and tell the story of China and Hong Kong. We hope that more people from Hong Kong will visit Sichuan, and we sincerely invite friends from Sichuan to come to Hong Kong to experience first-hand high-level exhibitions, performances and sports events. (over)

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