Hong Kong Music Students Join RondoFest 2026 with Support from Singapore ETO

2026-06-10 21:00 Last Updated At：06-11 13:06

Singapore ETO supports Hong Kong music students' participation in RondoFest 2026

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) supports 10 Hong Kong music students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong in participating in the Hanoi stop of the RondoFest 2026 in Vietnam.

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) supports 10 Hong Kong music students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong in participating in the Hanoi stop of the RondoFest 2026 in Vietnam. This evening (June 10), the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, attended the tour concert "RondoFest plays Mahler 2" in Hanoi to show support for the Hong Kong students. Photo shows Ms Hung visiting the students during their rehearsal session prior to the tour concert, and encouraged them to make full use of the valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and professional development, while forging friendships and connections that extend beyond the stage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) supports 10 Hong Kong music students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong in participating in the Hanoi stop of the RondoFest 2026 in Vietnam. This evening (June 10), the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, attended the tour concert "RondoFest plays Mahler 2" in Hanoi to show support for the Hong Kong students. Photo shows the tour concert. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) supports 10 Hong Kong music students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong in participating in the Hanoi stop of the RondoFest 2026 in Vietnam. This evening (June 10), the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, attended the tour concert "RondoFest plays Mahler 2" in Hanoi to show support for the Hong Kong students. Photo shows Ms Hung visiting the students during their rehearsal session prior to the tour concert, and encouraged them to make full use of the valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and professional development, while forging friendships and connections that extend beyond the stage. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) supports 10 Hong Kong music students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong in participating in the Hanoi stop of the RondoFest 2026 in Vietnam. This evening (June 10), the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, attended the tour concert "RondoFest plays Mahler 2" in Hanoi to show support for the Hong Kong students. Photo shows the tour concert. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Following nominations by various institutions and selection through audition, the 10 Hong Kong music students joined 160 other selected young musicians from 12 countries and regions to form the RondoFest Festival Orchestra. The orchestra toured Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, as well as Hanoi in Vietnam, from May 29 to June 11, taking part in performances and a wide range of cultural exchange activities, including masterclasses, outreach, forums and networking opportunities.

This evening (June 10), the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, attended the tour concert "RondoFest plays Mahler 2" in Hanoi to show support for the Hong Kong students. Prior to the performance, Ms Hung visited the students during their rehearsal session and encouraged them to make full use of the valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and professional development, while forging friendships and connections that extend beyond the stage. Ms Hung added that the Singapore ETO's support for the students' participation reflects Hong Kong's steadfast commitment to nurturing emerging artistic talent and promoting international cultural exchange.

Founded in Malaysia in 2019, the RondoFest Music Festival is a renowned classical music platform in Southeast Asia positioned as a capacity-building programme that provides world-class learning and performance opportunities for musicians, while championing artistic excellence and exchange as well as youth development. The festival has been engaging Hong Kong music talent through collaboration with various institutions and music groups, including the HKAPA and the Asian Youth Orchestra.

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Collaborate on Boundary Control Points Development Amid Huanggang Port Preparations

Task force meeting on collaboration for planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points held in Hong Kong

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government Mr Luo Huanghao cochaired a meeting of the task force on the collaboration for the planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points in Hong Kong today (August 19) to continue taking forward relevant work in the planning and development of boundary control points (BCPs).

Before the meeting, the Hong Kong and Shenzhen delegations conducted an on-site visit to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area to inspect the preparation work of the port, and conducted a discussion in the meeting. In addition, progress was reported at the meeting and views were exchanged on the redevelopment project of the Sha Tau Kok BCP.

Mr Tang said that in light of the upcoming opening of the Huanggang Port, Hong Kong and Shenzhen sides are carrying out various forms of preparatory work at full steam, conducting testing and drills on different aspects, with a view to ensuring the port operates safely, efficiently, and smoothly after its opening, providing high-quality services to residents and travellers from both sides. Hong Kong and Shenzhen have always been co-operating closely on the development of BCPs, and will continue to maintain close communication and collaboration in the future to ensure that various tasks are completed on schedule and to a high standard.

Other Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government officials attending the meeting included representatives from the Architectural Services Department, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Immigration Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Department of Health, and the Government Property Agency.

Hong Kong Music Students Join RondoFest 2026 with Support from Singapore ETO

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Hong Kong Music Students Join RondoFest 2026 with Support from Singapore ETO

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