Bangkok ETO Promotes Hong Kong Films in Phnom Penh

Bangkok ETO promotes Hong Kong films in Phnom Penh

Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the Film Development Fund and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (Bangkok ETO), the Asian Film Awards Academy presented the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6, marking the third consecutive year of the event.

This year's film gala featured a curated selection of seven Hong Kong films to audiences in Cambodia. In addition to the film screenings, an Emerging Actors Forum and a Masterclass on Script Writing were organised to foster in-depth exchanges between Hong Kong filmmakers, Cambodian industry professionals and local audiences.

Officiating at the opening reception of the film gala, the Director of the Bangkok ETO, Miss Cheng Sze-ling, highlighted that the collaboration in the creative industries between Hong Kong and Cambodia has continued to flourish over the years. She emphasised that the Bangkok ETO remains committed to fostering closer trade and investment co-operation among Hong Kong, Cambodia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations economies, while reinforcing Hong Kong's role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

The Minister of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr Jiang Nan; the Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, Mr Hab Touch; and directors and actors from Hong Kong and Cambodia also attended the opening ceremony.

For more information on the film gala, please visit www.afa-academy.com/hkfilmgala_en.

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6. Photo shows the Masterclass on Script Writing held during the film gala. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6. Photo shows the Emerging Actors Forum held during the film gala. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Seven Hong Kong films were screened during the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Seven Hong Kong films were screened during the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6. Photo shows Hong Kong directors and actors attending the opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6. Photo shows the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, Miss Cheng Sze-ling (fourth left); the Minister of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr Jiang Nan (sixth left); the Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, Mr Hab Touch (fifth left); and other guests officiating at the opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6. Photo shows the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, Miss Cheng Sze-ling, speaking at the opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes on winning six more medals today in Asian Para Games

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 23) extended her congratulations to swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a silver medal in Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14; table tennis athletes Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Yue-ching on winning a silver medal in Women's doubles - Class WD14; and table tennis athletes Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting on winning a silver medal in Women's doubles - Class WD22 at the 5th Asian Para Games.

Miss Law also congratulated fencing athlete Yu Chui-yee on winning a bronze medal in Women's Sabre Category A; table tennis athletes Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin on winning a bronze medal in Men's doubles - Class MD18; and table tennis athletes Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing on winning a bronze medal in Men's Doubles - Class MD22.

Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China delegation secured six more medals today. Following her success in the butterfly, backstroke, and relay events, Chan Yui-lam secured a silver medal in the individual medley, demonstrating her all-around prowess. The table tennis team also achieved another milestone, where Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Yue-ching, Ng Mui-wui, Wong Ting-ting, Ho Ka-sing, Wong Chi-yin, Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing collectively won two silver and two bronze medals in the doubles events. Including competitions held in the previous days, the table tennis team has now won a total of 15 medals - five silver and 10 bronze - a truly gratifying achievement. Meanwhile, Yu Chui-yee continued her excellent form, clinching another bronze medal with an outstanding performance. Tomorrow (October 24) marks the final day of the Asian Para Games. Our fencing and boccia athletes will continue to give their all. Let’s join together to cheer them on!"

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 36 medals, namely two gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added six medals are as follows:

Silver medals

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Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14

Chan Yui-lam

Table Tennis: Women's doubles - Class WD14

Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Yue-ching

Table Tennis: Women's doubles - Class WD22

Ng Mui-wui, Wong Ting-ting

Bronze medals

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Fencing: Women's Sabre Category A

Yu Chui-yee

Table Tennis: Men's doubles - Class MD18

Ho Ka-sing, Wong Chi-yin

Table Tennis: Men's Doubles - Class MD22

Wan Wai-lok, Yuen King-shing