Post-policy address: Opportunities for Cultural and Creative Industries in Hong Kong

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According to the 2017 Policy Address announced by the government in October, Hong Kong cultural and creative industries have immense potential, to engage with more enterprises and community locally and enhance its influence beyond the borders of the city. There has been new policies and schemes for this industry, such as the new injection of $1 billion into the CreateSmart Initiative, as well as the opportunities that could be explored due to the Belt and Road Initiative.

Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association has invited representatives from Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and Home Affairs Bureau to talk about the policy directions and future planning on further developing cultural and creative industries in Hong Kong. It will be a great opportunity for local arts practitioners to understand the government policies better and have constructive dialogues with representatives of the government.

Details:

Date: 14 November 2017 (Tuesday)

Time: 17:15 – 18:30

Venue: [link_to|http://www.thehub.com.hk/|The Hub] (1F, Fortune Building, 150-158 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai | near Exit A1 of Wan Chai MTR Station)

Speaker: 

1) Ms Elizabeth Fung, Political Assistant, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government;

2) Ms Jade Lai, Political Assistant, Home Affairs Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government
 

Moderator: [link_to|http://www.hkaaa.org.hk/doc/2509|Dr Patrick Mok, Treasurer, Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association and Assistant Professor, Hang Seng Management College]

Language: Cantonese (SI service will not be available)

*Free of charge. First-come, first-served. Successful registrants will receive confirmation email.

Please click HERE for registration 

Enquiries | Tel: 2877 7268 | Email: info@hkaaa.org.hk

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According to the 2017 Policy Address announced by the government in October, there has been new policies and schemes for the cultural and creative industries to further develop its potential. Thus, Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association invited Ms Elizabeth Fung, Political Assistant from Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and Ms Jade Lai, Political Assistant from Home Affairs Bureau to elaborate on the future planning of the government and discuss with the arts practitioners on their concerns.

The seminar “Post-policy address: Opportunities for Cultural and Creative Industries in Hong Kong” was successfully held and well received by arts practitioners from various background, representatives from think tanks, academic institutions,  partners for arts organizations and more. The event provided a great platform to conduct constructive dialogues and exchanges on improving opportunities for arts administrators and organizations. 

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1.      Starting from Left – Mr Paul Tam, Chairman, HKAAA / Executive Director, Hong Kong Ballet  |  Dr Patrick Mok, Treasurer, HKAAA  | Ms Elizabeth Fung, Political Assistant, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau | Ms Jade Lai, Political Assistant, Home Affairs Bureau

2.      Ms Elizabeth Fung, Ms Jade Lai and Dr Patrick Mok agreed that there should be more open communications between different stakeholders of the government and cultural sector.

3.      Ms Jade Lai, Political Assistant, Home Affairs Bureau, explained that there has been new schemes to provide affordable arts space, including Space Sharing Scheme for Youth and making good use of vacant schools.

4.      Mr Hui Chung-wo, Founder of Hidden Agenda expressed that music live house could play a key role to cultural tourism and government should provide solutions to legalize their business.

5.      The seminar was well received by local arts practitioners.

6.      Ms Elizabeth Fung, Political Assistant, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau elaborated on some funding schemes including CreateSmart Initiative.

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