Hong Kong Children's Choir Celebrates Cultural Exchange Tour in Australia and New Zealand

2025-07-12 13:43 Last Updated At：13:58

Sydney ETO supports music tour of Hong Kong Children's Choir

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) supported the Hong Kong Children's Choir (HKCC) in presenting a series of performances and cultural exchange programmes across Australia and New Zealand in July to promote Hong Kong's vibrant art and culture scene and showcase the artistic excellence of Hong Kong's youth.

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Sydney ETO supports music tour of Hong Kong Children's Choir Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Sydney ETO supports music tour of Hong Kong Children's Choir Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Following its previous appearance in Australia in 2017, the HKCC commenced its concert tour in Hobart, Australia, where it participated as the guest choir at the "Festival of Voices" from July 3 to 7. The tour continued with a charity concert in Sydney on July 9, in support of CanRevive's cancer support service. The tour concluded in Auckland, New Zealand, with two performances: the "Dreams to Dream" concert yesterday (July 11) and the "Echoes of Culture" choral concert today (July 12).

To mark the Sydney leg of the tour, the Sydney ETO hosted a pre-performance reception at Hong Kong House on July 9. About 100 guests from various sectors, including leaders from the local arts and cultural community, politicians and business leaders attended the event.

In his welcoming remarks, the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, welcomed the HKCC and highlighted the longstanding ties between Hong Kong and Australia. "Events like these resonate far beyond the concert hall. They remind us that our relationships are not only built on trade and economic exchange, but also on shared values, artistic collaboration, and community spirit," he said.

Mr Chong said that the National 14th Five-Year Plan has expressed clear support for Hong Kong to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The Government is committed to further strengthening Hong Kong's role as Asia's events capital. "With the official opening of the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park, we are welcoming a diverse array of large-scale international events, from major concerts and rugby matches to world-class football," he added.

In celebration of the HKCC's debut visit to New Zealand, the Sydney ETO also hosted a pre-performance reception yesterday (July 11) ahead of the "Dreams to Dream" concert in Auckland, further fostering cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Founded in 1969, the HKCC has grown into a diversified arts organisation for children. The HKCC has gained international acclaim for its performances and is widely recognised as one of the world's leading children's choirs.

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Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (April 4) and seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $2.9 million.

A 20-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.4kg of suspected heroin inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will bebrought up at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on April 6.

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Children's Choir Celebrates Cultural Exchange Tour in Australia and New Zealand

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