LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visited Consensus Hong Kong at Hong Kong Conventional and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai today (February 20) to gain insight into the international meeting and exhibition about the cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web 3 industries, which is being held for the first time in Hong Kong.
Members received a briefing by representatives of Consensus Hong Kong on the features of various stages and events, as well as the reasons for choosing Hong Kong as the host city. Members noted that Consensus Hong Kong brings together leaders, investors and startups from the global cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3 and fintech industries. Through keynote speeches, summits, and investor matchmaking activities, the participants explore popular topics and future trends related to virtual assets, open currencies, and artificial intelligence.
Members then learned the competitions of Web3 startups and innovative blockchain solutions, noting that these contests allow promising startups to showcase their proposals and inspire innovative ideas. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of Consensus Hong Kong on driving the growth of the Web3 ecosystem, developing the crypto economy, and exploring business opportunities. Members also opined that the successful hosting of the event in Hong Kong is a manifestation of global confidence in Hong Kong's development in the Web3 sector. It also facilitates local businesses to expand their networks, and connect with the world.
Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Dr Johnny Ng, Subcommittee members Mr Ma Fung-kwok and Ms Carmen Kan.
LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Outstanding Hong Kong arts and cultural programmes and exhibitions set to shine at 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival
The 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival, jointly presented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Government of the Macao SAR, runs for approximately six weeks across theGreater Bay Area (GBA) starting today (October 31). The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has curated 23 local and visiting programmes and exhibitions to support Hong Kong arts groups and artists in bringing high-calibre productions to Chinese Mainland GBA cities, thereby showcasing Hong Kong's unique charm as an East-meets-West centre for international arts and cultural exchanges.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the Festival held this evening (October 31) in Shenzhen, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, saidthat Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, promulgated this year, proposes to deepen the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA and leverage its unique role as a bridge connecting China and the wider world to become a first-class bay area worldwide, and arts and cultural exchange is an important means of building such a connection. The official establishment of the Organising Committee of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival this year marks a new milestone in the development of the Festival, creating a more far-reaching impact for the Festival through collaboration, and showcasing the cultural integration, vitality and charm of the GBA in full.
The LCSD is jointly presenting three highlight programmes with arts organisations in the GBA, with the first two having received funding from the China National Arts Fund. These include "ChoreoMusica Soiree" - copresented by the LCSD and Guangzhou's Xinghai Concert Hall, with Hong Kong cross-disciplinary artist Tsang Man-tung as artistic director - being staged in Guangzhou, and the musical "Pan Yu Lin" by Actors' Family to debut in Shenzhen, which chronicles the legendary life of Pan Yu-lin, a Chinese female Western painter. In addition, "The Unfettered Hour" by Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio, will bring to Shenzhen a solo play depicting life choices through poetic staging.
In addition, the LCSD will also support a number of local arts groups, including the Hong Kong String Orchestra and the Hong Kong Guaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, to perform across GBA cities during the Festival. Alongside the performances, the exhibition "75 Years of Cinematic Glamour - An Exhibition of Sil-Metropole Film Stills and Posters (Qianhai's Station)", organised by the Hong Kong Film Archive, the Authority of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of the Shenzhen Municipality, and the Sil-Metropole Organisation Limited, will also be unveiled.
The LCSD is also organising a wide range of programmes and activities in Hong Kong. Visiting programmes include the "Taksu - The Spirit of Gamelan" by Malaysia's leading percussion ensemble, Hands Percussion, joining forces with Gamelan Yuganada from Bali, Indonesia, and the contemporary acrobatic theatre "Teh Dar" by Lune Production from Vietnam, as well as a multimedia dance production "Sál" by fuse* from Italy, and more. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the large-scale free programmes such as Cantonese Opera Day, Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances+, and Muse Fest HK 2026, as well as visit different ongoing exhibitions at LCSD museums.
The dates and venues for the respective programmes are at the annex. For details of the activities of the 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival and ticketing arrangements, please visit www.cxlo.gov.hk/en/6th-gbaf.
Outstanding Hong Kong arts and cultural programmes and exhibitions set to shine at 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Outstanding Hong Kong arts and cultural programmes and exhibitions set to shine at 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Outstanding Hong Kong arts and cultural programmes and exhibitions set to shine at 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Outstanding Hong Kong arts and cultural programmes and exhibitions set to shine at 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
