Culture Related

18 May 2025 Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in 78th Cannes Film Festival in France (with photos)
10 May 2025 Speech by SCST at Europe Day Opening Ceremony (English only)
1 May 2025 SCST commences her visit to Riyadh (with photos)
1 May 2025 Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to participate in Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy (with photos)
30 April 2025 SCST continues visit to UAE (with photos)
29 April 2025 Opening remarks by SCST at dinner reception (English only)
29 April 2025 SCST begins visit to UAE (with photos)
26 April 2025 SCST to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia
23 April 2025 Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum+ 2025 concludes on high note (with photos)
22 April 2025 Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum+ 2025 promotes cultural co-operation (with photos)
22 April 2025 Speech by SCST at Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum+ 2025 - Ministerial Panel (English only)
22 April 2025 Speech by SCST at welcoming lunch of Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum+ 2025 (English only)
15 April 2025 Speech by PSCST at press conference of French May Arts Festival and French GourMay 2025 (English only)
8 April 2025 Appointments to Board of Trustees and Council of Lord Wilson Heritage Trust announced
2 April 2025 SCST commences visit to Beijing (with photos)
31 March 2025 SCST to visit Beijing
21 March 2025 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of Collect Hong Kong Art Fair 2025 (English only)
21 March 2025 Speech by SCST at inauguration of Lo Kwee Seong Pavilion and Harold and Christina Lee Gallery of Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong and opening of "Transcending Transience: Art and Culture of Late Ming Jiangnan" exhibition
17 March 2025 SCST meets with Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law (with photos)
13 March 2025 Speech by SCST at preview and opening reception of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia - A Conversation (English only) 
28 February 2025 Film Development Fund launches Film Production Grant Scheme for Promoting Chinese Culture
28 February 2025 Appointments to Culture Commission
28 February 2025 Speech by SCST at opening of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Belt & Road International Symposium 2025 (English only)
24 February 2025 CSTB responds to media enquiries on art fair cancellation announcement
7 February 2025 Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism expresses sorrow over passing of Mr Choi Chang-sau
6 February 2025 Appointments to Mega Arts and Cultural Events Committee announced
21 January 2025 Government appoints self-recommended youth members to Programme and Development Committee
16 January 2025 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of HKMoA exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Cézanne and Renoir Looking at the World - Masterpieces from the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay" (English only)
14 January 2025 Film Development Fund launches Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0
31 December 2024 Appointments to Advisory Committee on Arts Development announced
31 December 2024 Appointments to Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee
30 December 2024 Government releases Development Blueprint for Hong Kong's Tourism Industry 2.0 (with photos/video)
23 December 2024 SCST congratulates 12 Hong Kong arts projects supported by China National Arts Fund
17 December 2024 SCST meets Director of Palace Museum (with photos)
5 December 2024 Remarks by newly appointed SCST at media session (with photo)
30 November 2024 Enhancement of operation of Mega ACE Fund and its application arrangements
27 November 2024 FDC Chairman welcomes Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development that promotes development of Hong Kong's arts, culture and creative industries
27 November 2024 ACAD launches 14th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
26 November 2024 Government releases Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development (with photos/video)
19 November 2024 Press conference remarks on announcing calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (first half of 2025)
19 November 2024 Government announces calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (first half of 2025) (with photos)
15 November 2024 Government announces details of Signature Performing Arts Programme Scheme
14 November 2024 Government appoints members to Board of Hong Kong Dance Company Limited
10 November 2024 Speech by SCST at ceremony of Asia+ Festival 2024 cum Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2024 (English only)
1 November 2024 Appointments to Programme and Development Committee
1 November 2024 Government appoints members to Board of Governors of Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Limited
1 November 2024 Appointments to Committee on Venue Partnership
21 October 2024 Government appoints members to Council of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited
20 October 2024 Appointments to Museum Advisory Committee
18 October 2024 Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo Gala Dinner
18 October 2024 Appointments to Board of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
16 October 2024 FDC Chairman welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" that actively promotes development of arts, culture and creative sectors
2 October 2024 Government launches Signature Performing Arts Programme Scheme
27 September 2024 Government invites proposals for Haw Par Mansion at 15A Tai Hang Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong for arts and culture use
24 September 2024 Government appoints members to Council of Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Limited
24 September 2024 SCST visits Sichuan
17 September 2024 Press conference remarks on events of HKSAR Government in celebration of 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China (with photo/video)
29 August 2024 Speech by PSCST at opening ceremony of ART021 Hong Kong Contemporary Art Fair (English only)
20 August 2024 Speech by SCST at Asia+ Festival 2024 programme parade
8 August 2024 Nine young talents awarded scholarships by Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund (with photos)
30 July 2024 Results of applications for 13th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme announced
17 July 2024 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session (with video)
17 July 2024 Chief Executive in Council approves West Kowloon Cultural District Authority's proposal
9 July 2024 CSTB responds to media enquiries on declaration of interests of Mega ACE Committee
28 June 2024 Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme opens for application
27 June 2024 Appointments to Council of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
24 June 2024 Launching ceremony for Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (with photos)
20 June 2024 SCST meets Vice Chairperson of Shanghai Municipal Committee of CPPCC (with photos)
18 June 2024 SCST expresses sorrow over passing of renowned composer Dr Yip Wai-hong
11 June 2024 SCST to visit Hanoi
06 June 2024 22nd Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation Meeting held today (with photos)
21 May 2024 Transcript of remarks of press conference on announcing calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024)
21 May 2024 Government announces calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024) (with photos)
17 May 2024 Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Night reception in 77th Cannes Film Festival (English only) (with photo)
10 May 2024 SCST begins visit to Beijing (with photos)
8 May 2024 SCST to visit Beijing
2 May 2024 Pilot Scheme on the Use of School Venues by Arts Groups opens for application
30 April 2024 Appointments to Cantonese Opera Advisory Committee
30 April 2024 Appointments to Public Libraries Advisory Committee
19 April 2024 SCST officiates at opening ceremony of Hong Kong exhibition at Venice Biennale (with photos)
19 April 2024 Speech by SCST at opening reception of Trevor Yeung: Courtyard of Attachments, Hong Kong in Venice (English only) (with photo)
17 April 2024 SCST to visit Venice
28 March 2024 Speech by SCST at launching ceremony of exhibition "Voyage with Van Gogh" (English only)
28 March 2024 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
28 March 2024 Speech by SCST at appointment ceremony of Xu Bing as Ambassador for Cultural Promotion (English only)
27 March 2024 SCST meets with Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law (with photos)
26 March 2024 SCST expresses sorrow over passing of Dr Eddy Li
13 March 2024 Speech by PSCST at press conference of French May Arts Festival 2024 (English only)
12 March 2024 Result of Content Development Scheme for Streaming Platforms (phase one) announced
8 March 2024 Mega Events Coordination Group convenes meeting (with photos)
1 March 2024 SCST extends congratulations to twelve Hong Kong arts projects supported by China National Arts Fund
22 February 2024 Launching ceremony of Art March 2024 held today (with photos)
22 February 2024 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
22 February 2024 Speech by SCST at Launching ceremony of Art March 2024
22 February 2024 Reappointment of member of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
1 February 2024 Speech by SCST at media and VIP reception of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2024 (English only)
28 January 2024 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
26 January 2024 Transcript of remarks of press conference on promoting mega-event economy (with video)
26 January 2024 Government announces a range of measures to promote mega event economy
19 January 2024 Government supports Hong Kong Arts Development Council's decision on funding arrangement for Hong Kong Drama Awards
10 January 2024 LCQ4: Planning of museums
9 January 2024 SCST continues visit to Shanghai (with photos)
8 January 2024 SCST begins visit to Shanghai (with photos)
5 January 2024 SCST to visit Shanghai
5 January 2024 Government appoints self-recommended youth members to Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee
29 December 2023 Appointments to Council of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
29 December 2023 Appointment of self-recommended young members to Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee
28 December 2023 Government announces selected organisation to operate premises at No. 2 Lower Albert Road, South Block, Central, for arts and culture use
14 December 2023 SCST's Commendation Scheme Presentation Ceremony held today (with photos)
14 December 2023 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of Hong Kong Science Museum's special exhibition "Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination" (English only)
5 December 2023 ACAD launches 13th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
17 November 2023 SCST visits Beijing (with photos)
15 November 2023 SCST to visit Beijing
4 November 2023 SCST attends Reading Month opening ceremony in Shenzhen (with photos)
2 November 2023 SCST continues visit to Xiamen (with photos)
31 October 2023 SCST to visit Xiamen, Dongguan and Shenzhen
22 October 2023 SCST continues visit to Thailand (with photos)
21 October 2023 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok (English only)
20 October 2023 SCST visits Thailand to foster exchanges in culture and tourism (with photos)
18 October 2023 SCST to visit Thailand
22 September 2023 Reappointment of Chairman of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
30 August 2023 Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo press conference
21 August 2023 Government invites proposals for premises at No. 2 Lower Albert Road, South Block, Central for arts and culture use
18 August 2023 10 young talents awarded scholarships by Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund (with photo)
17 August 2023 SCST visits Jiangmen and Zhuhai (with photos)
15 August 2023 SCST to visit Jiangmen and Zhuhai
12 August 2023 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
9 August 2023 Local premiere of FDF-financed film "YUM Investigation" to be held tonight
8 August 2023 SCST meets with Vice Governor of Guizhou Provincial People's Government (with photos)
2 August 2023 SCST continues visit to Zhejiang Province (with photos)
31 July 2023 SCST meets with officials of cultural and tourism authorities from Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou (with photos)
31 July 2023 Appointments to Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee
29 July 2023 SCST to visit Hangzhou and Hengdian
28 July 2023 Results of applications for 12th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme announced
28 July 2023 Appointment to Board of Governors of Hong Kong Arts Centre
12 July 2023 SCST visits Foshan and Guangzhou (with photos)
10 July 2023 SCST to visit Foshan and Guangzhou
27 June 2023 SCST visits Zhongshan (with photos)
25 June 2023 SCST to visit Zhongshan
22 June 2023 SCST attends Public Fuxi Commemoration Ceremony 2023 in Gansu Province (with photos)
15 June 2023 SCST meets with representatives of cultural and tourism authorities from Mainland provinces and cities (with photos)
14 June 2023 SCST expresses deep sorrow over passing of Huang Yongyu
14 June 2023 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of Knowledge of Design Week 2023 (English only)
30 May 2023 SCST meets with Director-General of Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (with photos)
8 May 2023 SCST attends cultural and tourism exchange activities in Haikou (with photos)
5 May 2023 SCST to visit Hainan
25 April 2023 SCST meets official delegation from Guizhou Province (with photos)
19 April 2023 Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau meets Management Centre of China National Arts Fund's delegation
19 April 2023 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of "Virtually Versailles" exhibition (English only)
19 April 2023 Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund open for applications
18 April 2023 SCST meets with municipal government officials in Shenzhen (with photos)
17 April 2023 SCST to visit Shenzhen
4 April 2023 Government renews lease of Fringe Club
3 April 2023 Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Disneyland and Hong Kong Ballet "StellaLou's Wonderful Wishes Ballet" Premiere (English only)
31 March 2023 Government appoints self-recommended youth members to Committee on Venue Partnership
29 March 2023 SCST meets government officials responsible for cultural and sports issues of the Netherlands in The Hague (with photos)
25 March 2023 Speech by SCST at closing ceremony of Museum Summit 2023 (English only)
24 March 2023 SCST to visit Netherlands
24 March 2023 Appointments to Board of Trustees and Council of Lord Wilson Heritage Trust
20 March 2023 SCST meets with Director General of Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province in Guangzhou (with photos)
16 March 2023 Speaking note by USCST at press conference of French May Arts Festival 2023 (English only)
10 March 2023 SCST to visit Beijing
4 March 2023 SCST extends congratulations to ten Hong Kong arts projects supported by China National Arts Fund
21 February 2023 Appointments to Culture Commission
20 February 2023 SCST meets Minister of Culture and Tourism in Beijing (with photos)
17 February 2023 SCST to visit Beijing
15 February 2023 Speech by SCST at Chinese New Year reception in Melbourne (English only)
10 February 2023 SCST meets Shenzhen Vice Mayor (with photos)
17 January 2023 Appointments to Mega Arts and Cultural Events Committee announced
14 January 2023 SCST expresses deep sorrow over passing of Dr Reinaldo Maria Cordeiro
12 January 2023 SCST expresses sorrow over passing of Dr Doming Lam
6 January 2023 Appointments to Advisory Committee on Arts Development announced
6 January 2023 Appointments to Hong Kong Arts Development Council
4 January 2023 SCST expresses sorrow over passing of Professor Lau Shiu-ming
4 January 2023 SCST expresses condolences over passing of Joseph Koo
18 December 2022 SCST expresses condolences over passing of renowned author Cheung-yin
15 December 2022 Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum 2022 concludes with great success (with photos)
14 December 2022 Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum 2022 promotes cultural co-operation in Asian economies (with photos)
12 December 2022 Cantonese Opera Development Fund launches Scholarship Scheme and Self-development Subsidy Scheme
9 December 2022 Re-appointments to Council of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
8 December 2022 Speech by SCST at Inauguration of Jingguanlou Gallery cum Celebration Ceremony of Hong Kong Museum of Art 60th Anniversary
8 December 2022 Speech by SCST at appointment ceremony of Ambassador for Cultural Promotion and sharing session
5 December 2022 Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism expresses sorrow over passing of Mr Chan Tak-fai
23 November 2022 ACAD launches 12th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
1 November 2022 Appointments to Committee on Venue Partnership
1 November 2022 Appointments to Programme and Development Committee
1 November 2022 Government appoints members to Board of Governors of Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Limited
1 November 2022 Appointments to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
25 October 2022 Hong Kong Arts Development Council concluded nomination exercise 2022
24 October 2022 Government appoints members to Council of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited
20 October 2022 Appointments to Museum Advisory Committee
14 October 2022 Government appeals to industry voters to actively participate in HKADC Nomination Exercise
11 October 2022 DSCST leads delegation to visit Finland and Italy (with photos)
27 September 2022 Government appoints members to Council of the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Limited
9 September 2022 Speech by SCST at 2022/23 Season Opening Concert of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (English only)
9 August 2022 Four young talents awarded Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund scholarships (with photo)
31 July 2022 CSTB explains investigation arrangement of serious incident at Hong Kong Coliseum
30 July 2022 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
29 July 2022 Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
29 July 2022 SCST expresses concern over accident at Hong Kong Coliseum concert
19 July 2022 Results of applications for 11th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme announced
14 July 2022 Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Road to the Baroque - Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum" (English only)
4 July 2022 CSTB expresses sorrow over passing of Ni Kuang
3 July 2022 SCST and PSCST express condolences over passing of Mr Alex Law Kai-yui
1 July 2022 Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism visits LCSD's leisure facilities (with photos)
29 April 2022 Appointments to Public Libraries Advisory Committee
28 April 2022 Appointments to Cantonese Opera Advisory Committee
12 April 2022 Opening remarks by Acting SHA at LegCo Finance Committee special meeting
8 April 2022 Appointment to Board of Governors of Hong Kong Arts Centre
31 March 2022 Appointments to Board of Trustees of Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund
2 March 2022 Acting SHA congratulates nine Hong Kong arts projects supported by China National Arts Fund for the first time
2 March 2022 ACAD encouraged by support for nine Hong Kong arts projects by China National Arts Fund
23 February 2022 Advisory Committee on Arts Development supports 2022-23 Budget
23 February 2022 Chairman of Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee welcomes government injection into Cantonese Opera Development Fund
23 February 2022 Appointment to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
19 February 2022 Relief measures of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Sixth Round of Anti-epidemic Fund
28 January 2022 Latest progress of relief measures of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
18 January 2022 Latest relief measures of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
18 November 2021 ACAD launches 11th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
22 October 2021 Appointments to Council of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
6 October 2021 Cantonese Opera Advisory Committee welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2021 Policy Address"
6 October 2021 Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2021 Policy Address"
3 September 2021 Re-appointment of Chairman of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
11 August 2021 Nine young talents awarded Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund scholarships (with photo)
30 July 2021 Appointments to Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee
22 July 2021 Results of applications for 10th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme announced
16 July 2021 HKSAR Government welcomes opening up of China National Arts Fund to applications from eligible arts institutions and practitioners of HK
17 May 2021 SHA expresses deep sorrow over passing of Mr Yau Sing-po
14 April 2021 Opening remarks by SHA at LegCo Finance Committee special meeting
6 April 2021 SHA holds briefing sessions on improvements to electoral system of Hong Kong for sports and culture sectors (with photos/video)
26 March 2021 Appointments to Board of Trustees and Council of Lord Wilson Heritage Trust
19 March 2021 Appointments to Board of Governors of Hong Kong Arts Centre
26 January 2021 Applications invited for Main Fund of Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation
26 December 2020 SHA expresses condolences on death of Mr Richard Pontzious
24 December 2020 Appointments to Council of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
24 December 2020 Appointment to Hong Kong Arts Development Council
22 December 2020 ACAD launches 10th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
24 November 2020 Further anti-epidemic measure for performing venues implemented by Government to protect audiences
11 November 2020 Appointments to Board of Hong Kong Dance Company Limited
6 November 2020 Appointment of member to Museum Advisory Committee
21 October 2020 Speech by SHA at opening ceremony of "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Botticelli and His Times - Masterworks from the Uffizi" exhibition (English only)
21 October 2020 Appointments to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
20 October 2020 Appointments to Council of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited
20 October 2020 Appointments to Museum Advisory Committee
25 September 2020 Appointments to Council of Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Limited
18 September 2020 Secretary for Home Affairs attends orchestra rehearsal (with photos)
15 September 2020 Nine young talents awarded Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund scholarships
8 September 2020 Latest progress of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
17 July 2020 Appointment to Board of Governors of Hong Kong Arts Centre
3 July 2020 Results of applications for ninth-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme announced
19 June 2020 Further assistance from Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
3 June 2020 Latest progress of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
7 May 2020 Appointments to Public Libraries Advisory Committee
30 April 2020 Latest implementation progress of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
29 April 2020 Appointments to Cantonese Opera Advisory Committee
28 April 2020 Secretary for Home Affairs visits Hong Kong Central Library and Causeway Bay Sports Ground (with photos)
16 April 2020 Secretary for Home Affairs visits Hong Kong Arts Development Council
7 April 2020 SHA's opening remarks at LegCo Finance Committee special meeting
20 March 2020 Anti-epidemic Fund begins disbursing subsidies to arts and culture sector
8 February 2020 Government appeals to all sectors to step up efforts in reducing social contacts in community