HKETO, Brussels supports cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Europe
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) supported the European tour of the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble (HKNME). The HKNME performed at the Music Biennale Zagreb in Croatia and at the Museo del Mar de Galicia in Spain on April 12 (Zagreb time) and April 15 (Galicia time) respectively.
HKETO, Brussels supported the hosting of networking events in conjunction with the performances, providing an international platform for cultural exchanges between Hong Kong artists and their global counterparts. Speaking at the events, Deputy Representative of HKETO, Brussels Miss Grace Li highlighted Hong Kong's unique role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. She emphasised the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's commitment to promoting the development of arts and culture through funding, arts education, talent nurturing, international promotion, and cultural collaboration.
In collaboration with the NAE Collective in Croatia and Vertixe Sonora Ensemble in Spain, the HKNME performed a newly commissioned work designed for a unique ensemble that integrates instruments from both Eastern and Western musical traditions. The pieces were composed by four internationally acclaimed composers, namely Sonja Mutić (Croatia), Pilar Miralles (Spain), Angus Lee (Hong Kong), and Camilo Mendez (Hong Kong-Colombia). Inspired by the complexities of personal, cultural, and geographical disconnection, the work reflects the composers' own experiences with international living.
The HKNME is one of Asia's leading contemporary music ensembles, renowned for its dynamic performances and innovative projects. In addition to performing in concert halls, the ensemble often participates in educational initiatives, interdisciplinary collaborations, and research projects with artists from around the world.
HKETO, Brussels supports cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Europe Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Brussels supports cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Europe Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Brussels supports cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Europe Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.
"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."
Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.
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