CE meets Secretary of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee

2024-04-24 19:18 Last Updated At：19:28

Exclusive interview: ce's meeting with shenzhen's top political leader

âThe Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Secretary of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Mr Meng Fanli, at Government House today (April 24) to exchange views on further deepening Hong Kong's co-operation with Shenzhen and promoting the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Also attending the meeting were the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip.

Mr Lee welcomed Mr Meng's visit to Hong Kong with his delegation. Mr Lee said that the relationship between Hong Kong and Shenzhen has always been close, with frequent flows of people. Under the Hong Kong/Shenzhen co-operation mechanism, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have set up various working groups to promote collaboration in a wide range of key areas including the Northern Metropolis, innovation and technology, finance, commerce and trade, youth employment and entrepreneurship, and Qianhai. The governments of Hong Kong and Shenzhen have been making steady progress in various co-operation areas to propel the co-operation of the two places to new heights.

Mr Lee pointed out that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government jointly held the first meeting of Task Force on the Development of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Co-operation Zone in early February this year to exchange views on promoting and implementing the Overall Development Plan for the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Co-operation Zone more effectively, and deepening the collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The HKSAR Government will continue to actively maintain close communication with the Shenzhen Municipal Government, and enhance collaboration to jointly promote the high-quality development of the GBA.

The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (Co-operation Zone) lies at the convergence of the Northern Metropolis and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen innovation and technology corridor, and is one of the major platforms for co-operation in the GBA under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Noting that the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park will soon enter its operational phase, Mr Lee said that Hong Kong will continue to work closely with Shenzhen to leverage the advantages of "one zone, two parks" under the "one country, two systems" principle in the Co-operation Zone to create new quality productive forces at a faster pace.

Mr Lee said that Hong Kong will continue to capitalise on its advantages in basic scientific research, finance, talent and professional services, and internationalisation, with a view to playing its crucial role in leading the development of the GBA, and implementing the principles of complementarity and mutual benefits with Shenzhen to make greater contributions to the country's development.

LCSD welcomes public to join free programmes of Performing Arts Fun Day 2024

2024-05-06 15:00 Last Updated At：15:08

Get ready for a day of performing arts fun with lcsd's free programs in 2024!

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the Performing Arts Fun Day 2024 to be held at the Sha Tin Town Hall (STTH), the Tuen Mun Town Hall (TMTH) and the Tsuen Wan Town Hall (TWTH) from 2pm on May 12, 19 and June 2 (Sundays) respectively. Members of the public are welcome to visit and enjoy the performances and fringe activities presented by various talented local young artists, and immerse themselves in the enchanting world of the performing arts.

The Performing Arts Fun Day 2024 in the three venues will cover music, dance, theatre, and contemporary circus acts. A cappella group Boonfaysau will perform both original and arranged works of different styles. Arts group TS Crew will offer a contemporary dance and circus performance infused with elements of kung fu, Cantonese opera, dragon dance and lion dance, etc. The Class 7A Drama Group will stage "The Gallants", leading audiences to enter the world of Chinese classical literature. Dance group La P en V Innovative Dance Platform will present three original dance works.

Different fascinating fringe activities will also be held at the three fun days, including the digitalised visual magic and mind reading performance "In Your Sight, In Your Mind" by local magician Zenneth Kok. In the STTH, members of the public can enjoy the ancient Chinese dance performance by the Hong Kong Dance Company, an interactive theatre experience "Pet Pet Superman" by the Radiant Theatre, a Cantonese opera appreciation activity for families by the Cantonese Opera Advancement Association, an interactive drama "Great Stories Fly High" by Hong Kong Theatre Works and an exhibition of props, costumes and photos of recent productions by the four above-mentioned venue partners. In the TMTH, there will be a theatrical performance, "With Love", by POP Theatre, a performance of a Cantonese opera excerpt from "Chastising the Princess" and a Cantonese opera workshop by the Glory Chinese Opera Institute, as well as a performance of a musical excerpt from "Teresa" and a theatre workshop for families by the Spring-Time Experimental Theatre. In the TWTH, there will be the "Hong Kong Youth Jazz Collective - Jazz Appreciation Concert" presented by Count-In Music and an interactive theatre, "Journey to the West", and a post-performance workshop by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education.

Admission to all programmes is free with limited places available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for the fringe activities will be available at the enquiry counter of the respective venues on the event day from noon while stocks last. For details, please visit the websites of the STTH (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/stth/programmes/funday2024.html), the TMTH (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/tmth/performingartsfunday2024.html) and the TWTH (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/twth/programmes/performingartsfunday2024.html).