Transport and Logistics Bureau holds world's first administration-led training-the-trainer programme on green maritime fuel
Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as supporting partners, the Training-the-trainer Programme: Green Maritime Fuel for Sustainable Shipping commenced today (April 8) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The course is funded by the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund under the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board.
The Maritime Just Transition Task Force is responsible for conducting the programme. This is the world's first administration-led training-the-trainer programme on green maritime fuel, with the aim to train more personnel with basic knowledge and skills in green maritime fuel. Through these trainees, such knowledge and skills can be transferred to seafarers and shore-based staff, thereby supporting the maritime industry in operating green vessels in a safe and effective way, thus addressing the manpower needs in developing Hong Kong's maritime industry. The primary targets of the programme are maritime trainers, maritime education and training institutions, maritime regulatory bodies, ship managers, ship owners, seafarers, industry practitioners, and tertiary students studying maritime-related disciplines.
The training programme comprises two three-day courses from today to April 15 (Wednesday), and a one-day seminar on April 16 (Thursday) specifically for tertiary students studying maritime-related disciplines. The programme will be conducted in English.
Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as supporting partners, the Training-the-trainer Programme: Green Maritime Fuel for Sustainable Shipping commenced today (April 8) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics
The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will present a film programme titled "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon". Five digitally restored classics will be screened at the Hall of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC) on May 16 and 17, taking audiences on a journey through a century of cinematic history to experience the timeless allure of film. The screening programme is part of the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the HKFA and the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026.
Directed by Wu Yonggang, the opening film "The Goddess" (1934) (4K Digitally Restored Version) tells the tragic story of the protagonist, played by Ruan Lingyu, who resorts to streetwalking in order to raise her son alone. Ruan’s fine performance, together with Wu’s expressive visual style, imbues the film with a strong sense of human compassion while portraying the resilience of women, and firmly established both Ruan and early Chinese cinema on the world stage. This screening features the China Film Archive's new 4K digital restoration, accompanied by a score by renowned composer Zou Ye, bringing to the audience a fully enhanced immersive experience.
"Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans" (1927) (2K Digitally Restored Version) is an epic masterpiece directed by German expressionism master FW Murnau, marking his first Hollywood production. The story follows a farmer, who had originally planned to join his lover in the city after scheming to murder his wife, and is later overcome by guilt and remorse, revealing a tale of the good and evil in human nature, and of love and redemption. With its innovative use of an unchained camera technique and synchronised sound-on-film technology, the film is widely recognised as a perfect artistic gem of the silent era.
Directed by Stanley Kwan and starring Maggie Cheung as Ruan Lingyu, "Center Stage" (1992) (4K Restored, Director’s Cut) brings the life story of the legendary icon to the screen. Through Cheung’s convincing performance, interwoven with archival footage of Ruan and interviews with cast members reflecting on their roles, the film uses an intricate structure that vividly evokes the glamour of the film industry in the 1930s. The film is not merely a homage to Ruan, but also a profound dialogue on the pressures faced by women in the public eye.
Acclaimed as a canonical treasure and one of the greatest films, "The Godfather" (1972) (4K Digitally Restored Version), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, tells the story of the transfer of power across generations in a crime family, exploring the ideas of family, loyalty and betrayal. With its sophisticated narrative structure and masterful use of light and shadow, the film unveils the moral darkness and the operations of power at the heart of the underground world. This screening will feature the restored version supervised by the director for the film’s 50th anniversary, presenting the film in a way that is closer to his original vision.
Directed by Lung Kong, "The Story of a Discharged Prisoner" (1967) (4K Digitally Restored Version) is a realism classic of Hong Kong cinema. It portrays the arduous journey of an ex-convict, played by Patrick Tse, reintegrating into society after his release. Centred on the theme of brotherhood, the film offers a powerful portrayal of the issues of rehabilitation and social acceptance of former prisoners, laying the foundation for Hong Kong’s own heroic gangster films later on. To let more viewers witness the artistic brilliance of this local classic, the HKFA has specially arranged for the restoration and the Hong Kong premiere of the restored version.
Pre- or post-screening talks will be held for each screening. Guest speakers include representatives from the China Film Archive; director Stanley Kwan; Mrs Claudia Lung, the wife of director Lung Kong; and film critics Joyce Yang and Thomas Shin, etc.
Tickets priced at $70 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from April 10 (Friday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Museum Pass holders can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on standard tickets for this screening when purchasing at URBTIX. A 20 per cent discount is also available for every purchase of two or more regular-priced tickets of this screening programme.
Two free screenings will also be held as a fringe activity at the Cinema of the HKFA on May 25. Two documentaries about early film pioneers the Lumière brothers, "Lumière! The Adventure Begins" (2016) and "Lumière! The Adventure Continues" (2024), will be screened to bring audiences to the very origins of cinema and back to the contemporary cinematic legends.
Admission by ticket is required for the free screenings. Ticket holders for the above screenings on May 16 and 17 can collect one ticket for the free screenings by presenting the stubs of their tickets outside the Hall of the EKCC after each screening on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. Limited walk-in seats will also be available on the day of the free screenings. Members of the public are welcome to queue up at the 1/F Foyer of the HKFA 45 minutes before the screening begins. Each person can register for one ticket while stocks last.
For programme details, please visit www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/film-marathon/pe-event-2026-film-marathon.htmlor call 2739 2139.
With "Beyond Fantasy" as this year's theme, the LCSD presents the fourth Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival. Over the years, Hong Kong pop culture has continued to evolve through music, images and text, as well as stage and cross-media creations. Shaped by the interplay of inheritance, circulation, fusion and breakthroughs, it has distilled a style that is uniquely Hong Kong. The Festival will continue to join audiences and local creators in crossing boundaries within everyday rhythms, and create warm, resonant and moving works while inspiring the limitless possibilities of pop culture. For more information, please visit www.pcf.gov.hk/en.
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive's "Restored Treasures - Film Marathon" to present multiple legendary classics Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
