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SCST congratulates Hong Kong athletes winning medals at Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games
8.8.2023

âThe Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games (World University Games) concluded today (August 8). The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, complimented Hong Kong's athletes for their remarkable performances and winning a total of 12 medals at the World University Games. Mr Yeung said, "Young Hong Kong athletes showcased their strong spirit and gave full play to their strengths, achieving Hong Kong's best ever result at the World University Games. We are thrilled by their exemplary performances, which have won glory for Hong Kong. Having high hopes for these young athletes, I believe many of them will strive to continue the legacy of Hong Kong's elite athletes and make Hong Kong people proud." The Hong Kong, China Delegation, comprising over 140 student athletes, is Hong Kong's largest ever. They took part in 11 sports at the World University Games and won a total of four gold medals, one silver medal and seven bronze medals. The list of medallists is as follows: Gold medal: ------------ * Wushu (Men's Taijijian): Hui Tak-yan * Fencing (Women's &Eacute;p&eacute;e Individual): Kaylin Hsieh * Fencing (Men's Foil Individual): Cheung Ka-long * Fencing (Men's Foil Team): Cheung Ka-long, Ryan Choi, Lawrence Ng and Aaron Lee Silver medal: ------------ * Wushu (Men's Nanquan): Lau Chi-lung Bronze medal: ------------ * Wushu (Men's Taijiquan): Hui Tak-yan * Wushu (Women's Qiangshu): Lydia Sham * Table Tennis (Women's Team): Doo Hoi-kem, Minnie Soo, Lam Yee-lok, Karen Lee and Ng Wing-lam * Table Tennis (Mixed Doubles): Ho Kwan-kit and Doo Hoi-kem * Tennis (Mixed Doubles): Coleman Wong and Cody Wong * Fencing (Men's Foil Individual): Ryan Choi * Badminton (Men's Singles): Ko Shing-hei
SCST continues visit to Zhejiang Province (with photos)
2.8.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, continued his visit to Zhejiang Province today (August 2). Accompanied by the Head of Create Hong Kong, Mr Victor Tsang, Mr Yeung visited Versatile Media, an integrated media company in Hangzhou which specialises in advertising and film production. Mr Yeung learned about the company's creating process and the adoption of top-notch virtual production techniques in the making of films, advertising and brand building projects. Mr Yeung and members of the Legislative Council's Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports then visited Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang to get a grasp of the studio's development and opportunities arising for film industry workers. Mr Yeung also met with Hong Kong film industry players to exchange views on the development of Hong Kong's film industry on the Mainland and its integration into the national development. Mr Yeung said, "The National 14th Five-Year Plan expressed clear support for Hong Kong to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, giving full recognition to the flourishing and diverse growth of arts, culture and creative industries in Hong Kong over the past years and providing the sector with endless opportunities. The Film Development Fund rolled out the HK-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme to subsidise film projects co-produced by filmmakers from Asian countries to produce films that are rich in Hong Kong and Asian culture, and help Hong Kong films break into overseas markets. With the country's support, I believe the film industry will work magic in carrying forward Chinese culture and play a part in enhancing the country's soft power." Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (August 3).
SCST meets with Director of Hangzhou Sports Bureau (with photos)
1.8.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, continued his visit in Hangzhou. He met with the Director of the Hangzhou Sports Bureau, Mr Jin Chenglong, today (August 1) to exchange views on sports development on both sides and explore opportunities for co-operation. Mr Yeung also took the opportunity to visit the Hangzhou Chen Jinglun Sports School under the Bureau. Mr Yeung then met with the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Organising Committee in the afternoon for exchanges and visited the Hangzhou Asian Games Village to learn about the opportunities and challenges of hosting the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games, and ways to promote sports for all through the Games. Mr Yeung said, "The 19th Asian Games is the third time our country is hosting this Asian mega sports event. Our visit and exchanges will help Hong Kong to co-host the 15th National Games in 2025, making good use of the Kai Tak Sports Park which will be completed soon to further promote sports development. The Hong Kong, China Delegation will send more than 680 athletes, the biggest scale ever, to compete in this Asian Games. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government gives full support to our athletes to strive for excellence and bring glory to our country and Hong Kong. In addition to the Hong Kong Sports Institute's support to athletes competing in elite sports events, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has also approved from the Arts and Sport Development Fund (Sports Portion) a grant of $74 million in preparation funding to support other athletes and their teams preparing for the Games. I wish the Asian Games and Asia Para Games in Hangzhou a great success." Together with the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, Mr Yeung also visited the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre, which is the main venue of the Asian Games and one of the biggest sports centres in the country. Mr Yeung also visited the Huanglong Sports Centre to learn about its smart system in venue management and its operation. Members of the Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports also joined the meeting and visited the two venues. Mr Yeung shared with Panel members the progress of the preparation efforts of the Hong Kong, China Delegation and the HKSAR Government's support for athletes who compete in the Asian Games.
SCST meets with officials of cultural and tourism authorities from Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou (with photos)
31.7.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (July 31) met with Deputy Director of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism Mr Xu Peng, and member of the party group and Inspector at Level 2 of the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism Mr Liu Yufeng, during his visit in Hangzhou. They discussed ways to deepen cultural and tourism collaboration between Zhejiang and Hong Kong. The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, and a delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports also joined the meeting. Mr Yeung said, "The country attaches great importance to the high-quality development of tourism. Since its establishment, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been integrating into the national development based on the principle of 'shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism'. Hong Kong is positioned as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. The Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area also states support for Hong Kong to develop into a more competitive global platform for cultural exchanges as well as an international tourism hub and a core demonstration zone for multi-destination tourism. With the rich cultural and tourism resources of Zhejiang Province, we look forward to joining hands in taking forward the collaboration of the cultural and tourism sectors, contributing to creating wonderful travelling experiences of Chinese culture, and telling good stories of China and Hong Kong." âMr Yeung started his itinerary upon his arrival in Hangzhou yesterday (July 30). He visited the Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture, which is a branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture and a new landmark of Hangzhou's cultural tourism. Its collection features a variety of Chinese classics and Chinese cultural relics which is known as the gene bank of the seeds of Chinese culture. âDuring his visit in Hangzhou, Mr Yeung also visited the Liangzhu Museum and the Hangzhou Grand Theatre to get a grasp on the results of local archaeological work, the operation of various cultural facilities and their support to exhibitions and performances. âMr Yeung will continue his visit in Hangzhou tomorrow (August 1).
SCST congratulates Hong Kong fencers on winning bronze medal in World Championships
30.7.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (July 30) congratulated Hong Kong fencers Cheung Ka-long, Ryan Choi, Yeung Chi-ka and Leung Chin-yu on winning a bronze medal in the Men's Foil Team event of the 2023 Fencing World Championships. Mr Yeung said, "Cheung, Choi, Yeung and Leung earned a bronze medal with their marvellous performance and extraordinary skills, achieving the best result ever in the Men's Foil Team event in the Championships. We share the team's joy and are proud of their achievement."
SCST to visit Hangzhou and Hengdian
29.7.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, will depart for Hangzhou on July 30 (Sunday). He will meet with officials of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Zhejiang Province, pay visits to authorities and organisations responsible for culture, tourism and sports issues, and have a work meeting with the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Organising Committee. Mr Yeung will depart for the city of Dongyang on August 2 to visit the Hengdian World Studios and meet with Hong Kong film industry practitioners. During the visit, Mr Yeung will also join the delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports in some of the programmes in Hangzhou. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong on August 3 (Thursday) afternoon. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Acting SCST congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning silver medal
28.7.2023

The Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, today (July 28) congratulated Hong Kong swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning a silver medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr Lau said, "Siobhan Bernadette Haughey performed at her best and demonstrated superb skills in the competition, winning a silver medal for Hong Kong. I am so glad and very proud of her great performance and wish her success in upcoming events."
Speech by Acting SCST at opening ceremony of "Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China" (English only)
27.7.2023

Following is the speech by the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, at the opening ceremony of "Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China" today (July 27): Bernard (Chairman of the M+ Board, Mr Bernard Chan), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. It is my great pleasure to join you tonight at the opening ceremony of the M+'s new special exhibition, "Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China". Opening to the public this Saturday, this is the first-ever museum exhibition in the world dedicated to Song Huai-Kuei, a legendary cultural icon. The exhibition illustrates Madame Song's life from the 1950s to the early 2000s. At the time when we mark the 45th anniversary of China's reform and opening up this year, the exhibition timely offers a lens to the audience to appreciate the diversification and internationalisation of Chinese visual culture covering art, film, music and fashion after the country's reform and opening up. It also unveils how the Chinese artists, film and fashion creators integrate their unique cultural elements into their works and bring fine traditions of Chinese culture to the world. With such intriguing cultural offerings presented in the West Kowloon Cultural District, I am pleased to see the number of Mainland and overseas visitors to M+ has continued to increase. During the Labour Day Golden Week holiday this year, M+ recorded a remarkable visitation figure of 74 000 visitors. The museum has become one of the most popular cultural tourism destinations in the city. Hong Kong has been given a mission in the National 14th Five-Year Plan to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. To expedite our efforts in fulfilling the mission, the current-term Government has established the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund to promote the staging of more international arts and cultural events in Hong Kong. The Madame Song exhibition is one of the first few projects launched with the support of the Fund, with which we aspire to develop Hong Kong into an arts and cultural metropolis and provide opportunities for the arts and cultural sector to thrive. Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage on the distinctive advantages of the West Kowloon Cultural District and make good use of Hong Kong's rich cultural resources to tell the good stories of Hong Kong and our motherland. Last but not least, may I express thanks to Madame Song's family, all the institutions and corporates that have given support to this special exhibition, as well as the M+ team and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. I wish the event a major success and all of you an enjoyable evening. Thank you.
SCST congratulates Tsang Yee-ting on winning gold medal
22.7.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (July 22) extended his congratulations to Hong Kong karate athlete Tsang Yee-ting on winning a gold medal in the Senior Female Individual Kumite -50kg event in 2023 AKF Senior Championships. Mr Yeung said, "Tsang Yee-ting has overcome one hurdle after another throughout the series of matches and won the gold medal. We are thrilled and encouraged to see Hong Kong karate athletes standing on the highest medal podium for two days in a row. I wish again all Hong Kong athletes every success in other international competitions."
SCST congratulates Grace Lau on winning gold medal
21.7.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (July 21) extended his congratulations to Hong Kong karate athlete Grace Lau on winning a gold medal in the Women's Kata event in AKF Championships 2023. Mr Yeung said, "Lau has always performed well in international competitions. This time, she has successfully defeated strong opponents and earned a gold medal. We are very proud and delighted to witness Hong Kong's elite athletes reaching the top again. I also wish all Hong Kong athletes every success in other international competitions."
SCST visits Foshan and Guangzhou (with photos)
12.7.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, visited Foshan and Guangzhou, where he met with the Director of the Guangzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, Ms Liu Yumei, today (July 12) to discuss ways to enhance cultural and tourism efforts of Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Mr Yeung also met with Vice Mayor of the People's Government of Foshan Municipality Mr Huang Shaowen, and the Director of the Foshan Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports, Ms Xu Mixun, yesterday (July 11) to exchange views on cultural and tourism development opportunities. Mr Yeung said, "The National 14th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong in developing into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, while the Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) states support for Hong Kong to develop into a more competitive global platform for cultural exchange, as well as an international tourism hub and a core demonstration zone for multi-destination tourism. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been integrating into the national development based on the principle of 'shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism', and exploring room for cultural and tourism collaboration. With the rich cultural and tourism resources of Foshan and Guangzhou, we will continue to strengthen connections with other cities in the GBA, contributing to creating wonderful travelling experiences of Chinese culture and telling the good stories of China." Mr Yeung started his itinerary upon his arrival in Foshan yesterday. He visited the Xiqiao National Arts Film Studio and the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Museum to learn more about local efforts in developing projects which integrate film, television and tourism as well as promoting Cantonese opera. During his visit in Guangzhou, Mr Yeung visited the Guangzhou Opera House, the Zhujiang Piano Chuangmengyuan, the Xinghai Concert Hall and the Guangzhou Cultural and Arts Centre to get a grasp on the local work of bolstering cultural and creative industries' development, the operation of various cultural facilities and their support to exhibitions and performances. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong this afternoon.
SCST to visit Foshan and Guangzhou
10.7.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, will depart for Foshan and Guangzhou tomorrow (July 11). He will meet with officials responsible for cultural and tourism issues in both municipal governments, as well as visit arts and cultural facilities. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong on July 12 afternoon. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
SCST meets with Head of Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province (with photos)
30.6.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (June 30) met with the Head of the Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province, Mr Cui Jian, to exchange views on the preparatory work of the 15th National Games to be co-hosted by the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao authorities as well as the collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangdong on the sports front. The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; the Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services), Miss Winnie Chui; and the Acting Commissioner for Sports, Mr Paul Cheng, were also present. Mr Yeung said, "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is grateful for the trust and support of the Central Government in providing the opportunity for us to co-host the National Games 2025 with Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR. We will maintain close communication with the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Macao SAR Government on the preparatory work of the sports competitions to conduct 'simple, safe and wonderful' National Games. We will also deepen the collaboration among Hong Kong and other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on the sports front, and join hands in telling the good stories of China." The delegation of the Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province visited the venues and facilities of the Hong Kong Velodrome this morning to learn about its experience in hosting large-scale events. In the afternoon, they will visit the soon-to-be-completed Kai Tak Sports Park to learn about the construction works of various venues and the preparatory work of the National Games.
SCST visits Zhongshan (with photos)
27.6.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (June 27) attended the 21st Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation Meeting and met with the Director General of Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province, Mr Li Bin, and the Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Ms Leong Wai-man. Mr Yeung said, "The National 14th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have close geographical ties. We share a common dialect and enjoy frequent co-operation and exchanges in arts and culture over the years. By joining the Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation Meeting for the first time since the establishment of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, I believe we can further strengthen trilateral ties and join hands in telling the good stories of China." Mr Yeung started his itinerary upon his arrival in Zhongshan yesterday (June 26). He visited the Zhongshan Culture & Art Center to understand the venue's offerings for performances in different art forms and their operations. He also called on the Director of the Zhongshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, Ms Xiao Yichong, to exchange views on collaboration in the areas of culture and tourism. In his closing remarks at the 21st Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation Meeting, Mr Yeung said, "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have made remarkable progress in the collaboration in various areas, with a view to jointly developing a cultured bay area. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government attaches great importance to the cultural exchanges and interaction among Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao, including the other cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). We have provided funding support to arts groups and artists in Hong Kong taking part in performances and productions in the GBA. The HKSAR Government will host the 'Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival' in 2024. The close collaboration among the cultural institutes in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will promote the inheritance and development of the fine traditions of Chinese culture, and enhance the cultural soft power of the three places, together promoting Chinese culture and telling the good stories of China." The first Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation Meeting was held in 2002 with Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. An agreement on cultural co-operation was signed in August 2003 to establish a cultural co-operation framework within the region. In the Meeting this year, working groups had discussions on five specific topics, namely exchanges for performing artists and co-organisation of cultural programmes, co-operation in public libraries and cultural information, co-operation in museum services, exchange and co-operation on intangible cultural heritage, and co-operation in cultural industries. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong this afternoon.
SCST congratulates Hong Kong athletes shine at Special Olympics
26.6.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (June 26) praised Hong Kong athletes for their remarkable achievements and winning glory for Hong Kong in the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 (Special Olympics) in Berlin, Germany. He also extended his heartfelt congratulations to all medallists in the Games. The Hong Kong delegation has completed all the competitions and won a total of 75 medals, comprising 39 gold medals, 25 silver medals and 11 bronze medals. Mr Yeung said, "Our athletes showed their strengths in various competitions and achieved outstanding results. They have won the well-deserved medals with skills and perseverance. Their great performance showcased that Hong Kong is brave enough to make progress and emerging stronger. It is very encouraging and I am proud of them. I sincerely congratulate all the athletes and wish them to continue to shine brightly in the future." This year, the Special Olympics was held from June 17 to 25 in Berlin. Special Olympics Hong Kong has sent 81 athletes who competed in 13 sports events, namely athletics, basketball, bocce, badminton, bowling, football 7-a-side, futsal, golf, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, tennis and table tennis. The Special Olympics is the world's largest sporting event for persons with intellectual disability. The competitions are structured through divisioning, so that athletes compete with the others of similar ability in equitable divisions.