Brussels ETO supports Hong Kong artist in presenting art installation at Visualia Festival of Light in Pula, Croatia
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO), together with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, supported Hong Kong artist Wong Chi-yung in presenting his art installation, "The Tower of Light – Croatia Edition", at the Visualia Festival of Light in Pula, Croatia, from September 17 to 19 (Pula time).
Speaking at the opening ceremony on September 17, Assistant Representative of the Brussels ETO Mr Paul Leung highlighted that Hong Kong's arts and cultural landscape has continued to flourish in recent years, with the city firmly established as an East-meets-West centre for international arts and cultural exchanges. He was very pleased that the presentation of "The Tower of Light – Croatia Edition" in Pula showcased the creativity of Hong Kong's artists and enhanced the city's influence in the European arts arena.
Mr Leung said, "Over the past decade, Hong Kong's art market has experienced significant growth, and we spare no effort in building Hong Kong into a world-leading arts trading hub. With our world-class cultural infrastructure and vibrant creative talent, Hong Kong is a unique place in the world where arts can flourish."
He concluded by inviting the audience to take part in the annual festival, Art March Hong Kong, which brings together the global art community, including leading art fairs, galleries, museums, cultural institutions, collectors and creative practitioners from around the world, with events taking place across the city every March.
"The Tower of Light – Croatia Edition" was a site-responsive art installation that transformed according to its environment. In daylight, the structure stood as a conceptual light tower, whereas at night, it transitioned into a luminous installation. Through a choreography of light and darkness, it created a slow, flowing rhythm inspired by water, inviting viewers to reflect on the delicate interplay between human presence, urban space, and the natural world. For the Croatia edition, Wong drew inspiration from the Adriatic Sea, incorporating its currents, stillness and reflective surface into the artistic projections. The work thus responded to the maritime environment and cultural character of Pula.
The Visualia Festival of Light, founded in 2013, is Croatia's leading new media art event, using light to connect ancient heritage with modern technology. Held annually in Pula, it transforms Roman historical ruins and modern industrial sites into an open-air gallery, presenting various installations and performances which attract over 15 000 visitors every year.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, together with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, supported Hong Kong artist Wong Chi-yung in presenting his art installation "The Tower of Light - Croatia Edition", at the Visualia Festival of Light in Pula, Croatia, from September 17 to 19 (Pula time). Photo shows the art installation transitioning into a luminous installation at night, displaying numerous colours and patterns. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, together with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, supported Hong Kong artist Wong Chi-yung in presenting his art installation "The Tower of Light - Croatia Edition", at the Visualia Festival of Light in Pula, Croatia, from September 17 to 19 (Pula time). Photo shows the art installation transitioning into a luminous installation at night, displaying numerous colours and patterns. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, together with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, supported Hong Kong installation artist Wong Chi-yung in presenting his art installation, "The Tower of Light - Croatia Edition", at the Visualia Festival of Light in Pula, Croatia, from September 17 to 19 (Pula time). Photo shows Wong and his art installation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Two registered minor works contractors and their authorized signatories disciplined
The Registered Contractors' Disciplinary Board has completed two disciplinary inquiries under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) and decided that one of the registered minor works contractors (RMWC) and its authorized signatory (AS) should be disciplined for having been convicted by a court of offences related to building works, and the other RMWC and its AS-cum-director should also be disciplined for having been convicted of relevant offences, and negligent or having misconducted themselves in building works.
The Board's written decisions and orders issued on October 20 were published in the Gazette today (November 6). Details are available at the following links:
Case 1: egazette.gld.gov.hk/pdf?type=egn&year=2026&volume=30&gno=45¬ice_no=7125
Case 2: egazette.gld.gov.hk/pdf?type=egn&year=2026&volume=30&gno=45¬ice_no=7126
The first case involved the alteration of a wall signboard at a shop on Yuen Long On Ning Road. The RMWC and its AS submitted a certificate to the BD in December 2022, certifying that the subject minor works, which were type C minor works under Class III, had been completed. An investigation by the BD revealed that the RMWC and its AS did not register the type and item of the said minor works, yet they had carried out and certified minor works for which they were not registered. The RMWC and its AS were subsequently prosecuted by the BD, and were convicted and fined $12,000 in total at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts in August 2024, pursuant to sections 40(2E) and 40(5) of the BO. In view of the convictions, the BD notified the Board for its consideration of disciplinary action against the RMWC and its AS under the provision of sections 13(1) and 13(3) of the BO.
Upon completion of the disciplinary inquiry, the Board ordered that the RMWC be removed from the register of minor works contractors for two months with effect from the date of the Gazette, and the AS be fined $4,000. Also, the RMWC and its AS were ordered to pay a total of $42,000, being the costs of the Board and the BD for conducting the inquiry.
The second case involved the erection of a wall signboard at the external wall of a building on Shau Kei Wan Road. The RMWC submitted a prescribed form to the BD in July 2022, notifying the commencement of Class II minor works for erecting a wall signboard at the external wall with a display area not larger than 10 square metres; and a certificate to the BD in the same month certifying the completion of the minor works. An investigation by the BD revealed that the display area of the said signboard was larger than 10 sq m, which should have been classified as Class I minor works requiring the appointment of prescribed building professionals to submit prescribed plans and details of works, and a notice of commencement and a certificate of completion of the works. The RMWC and its AS(also being the director of the RMWC) were subsequently prosecuted by the BD, and were convicted and fined $16,000 in total at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts in May 2024, pursuant to sections 40(2A)(c), 40(2A)(e) and 40(6) of the BO. In view of the convictions and that the RMWC and its AS-cum-director had been negligent or had misconducted themselves in building works, the BD notified the Board for its consideration to take disciplinary action against the RMWC and its AS-cum-director under the provisions of sections 13(1) and 13(3) of the BO.
Upon completion of the disciplinary inquiry, the Board ordered that the RMWC be removed from the register of minor works contractors for two months with effect from the date of the Gazette and be fined $4,000, and the AS-cum-director be fined $12,000 in total. Also, the RMWC and its AS-cum-director were ordered to pay a total of $46,300, being the costs of the Board and the BD for conducting the inquiry.
A spokesperson for the BD reiterated that any registered contractor who contravenes the relevant provisions of the BO in carrying out building works, or is convicted by any court of an offence relating to building works, or has been negligent or has misconducted himself in building works, will be subject to enforcement action including criminal prosecution and disciplinary action under the BO.
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