Government delegation departs for Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission send-off ceremony at Jiuquan, Gansu
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, today (May 23) led a delegation to depart for Jiuquan, Gansu Province, to participate in the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission send-off ceremony.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, Photo source: reference image
Members of the delegation include the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, experts from the innovation and technology sector, youths and students.
Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong on May 25. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.
Dr Lai Ka-ying, one of the Shenzhou-23 crew, Photo source: reference image
Hong Kong Artist Showcased at Slovenia's Lighting Guerrilla Festival
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported Hong Kong artist Wong Chi-yung in presenting his artwork "The Tower of Light" in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Wong is a cross-disciplinary artist from Hong Kong, who focuses on creating immersive public artwork which incorporate multimedia technology elements. His installation, "The Tower of Light", is featured at the Lighting Guerrilla Festival, from May 26 to June 20 (Ljubljana time), the largest light festival event held annually in Slovenia.
"The Tower of Light" responds to this year's festival theme, "Diversity", by drawing inspiration from Ljubljana's famous Ljubljanica River. The work invites audiences to reflect on the evolving interplay between humanity, technology, and nature, while highlighting the fluid and ever-changing connection between light and water.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau provided funding support for the exhibition.
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Hong Kong Artist Showcased at Slovenia's Lighting Guerrilla Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Artist Showcased at Slovenia's Lighting Guerrilla Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
