Join the prestigious cantonese opera advisory committee: apply for appointments today!
âThe Government today (April 30) announced the appointments to the Cantonese Opera Advisory Committee (the Committee) for the period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau thanked the six outgoing members (Ms Kuk Man-yu, Mr Lan Lianqin (Lan Tin-yau), Mr Ng Lap-hei, Ms Kitty Tsui Kit-yee (Tsui Yong-yong), Dr Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun and Ms Ivy Wong Mun-ha (Fong Suet-ying)) for their valuable contributions to the Committee and to the promotion of Cantonese opera development in Hong Kong.
The full membership of the Committee with effect from May 1, 2024, is as follows:
Professor Lui Yu-hon (Chairman)
Ms Susanna Cheng Wing-mui
Ms Cheung Man-wai
Mr Andrew Fung Hau-chung
Mr Nick Ip Ka-po*
Mr Ko Wing-hei*
Mr Li Qiuyuan*
Professor Ricardo Mak King-sang
Professor Qin Rong*
Mr Seto Yok (Loong Koon-tin)*
Ms Tang Mi-ling
Mr Vong Seng-pan*
Mr Wan Kwong-shing (Wan Yuk-yu)
Ms Connie Yiu Wai-ha
Mr Maurice Lee Wai-man (Chairman of the Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee)
Representative of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Representative of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Representative of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
Representative of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Representative of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Representative of the Education Bureau
Representative of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
* New appointees
Legco delegation embarks on exciting visit to singapore
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began its duty visit in Singapore today (May 17).
The delegation visited the Parliament of Singapore to pay a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr Seah Kian Peng, and met with some Members of Parliament. Both parties exchanged views on various topics including the relationship between the executive authorities and the legislature, as well as Innovation and Technology, land and housing, digital economy, etc. The delegation received a briefing on the Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS) conducted by Members of Parliament in Singapore, and shared LegCo Members' experience in handling public complaints.
The delegation had the opportunity to observe a MPS conducted by a Member of Parliament in his constituency in the evening, to gain a deeper understanding of how these sessions facilitate direct communication between Members of Parliament and their constituents and address community issues. Members believed that MPS can enhance public engagement and such experience is worth referencing. During the session, the delegation also shared insights with the Member of Parliament on parliamentary work.
The delegation also met with the Chinese Ambassador to Singapore, Mr Cao Zhongming, to introduce the latest social and economic developments in Hong Kong and explore how Hong Kong could play a bridging role in the mutually beneficial and co-operative relation between China and Singapore. The delegation also expressed its gratitude to the Central Government and Ambassador Cao for continuously supporting Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which will facilitate enterprises of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to expand their businesses in Hong Kong and tap into the Mainland market.
During the visit, the delegation went to JTC Corporation (JTC), a government agency responsible for the development of industrial land and infrastructure, supporting and promoting Singapore's new industrialisation and enterprise development. Members received a briefing by representatives of JTC on its landmark projects, including the development of One-north, which is positioned as a national research and development hub. The delegation opined that various projects of JTC could serve as valuable references for Hong Kong in developing "new quality productive forces" and transforming the Northern Metropolis into a "new international I&T city".
The delegation then met with representatives of the Housing & Development Board of Singapore to gain an overview of local housing policies and projects that provide affordable and quality subsidised housing for citizens. Delegation members would draw on the relevant experience, with a view to putting forward suggestions to the Government on further enhancing the housing ladder in Hong Kong.
In addition, Members met with representatives of the Hong Kong Singapore Business Association and Hong Kong community groups to understand their work, businesses and lives in Singapore. Members also highlighted Hong Kong's unique advantages under "one country, two systems" to investors in Singapore, encouraging them to utilize Hong Kong as a platform to gain access to the Mainland market.
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Singapore tomorrow (May 18) before departing for Hong Kong in the afternoon.
LegCo delegation begins duty visit in Singapore Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo delegation begins duty visit in Singapore Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo delegation begins duty visit in Singapore Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo delegation begins duty visit in Singapore Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo delegation begins duty visit in Singapore Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
