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Hong Kong’s Top Art Happenings to Visit This Autumn

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Sunday, October 16, 2022
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This autumn, Hong Kong will showcase a new series of arts and culture experiences to welcome travellers to discover the arts and culture hub in person.

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  • This autumn, Hong Kong will showcase a new series of arts and culture experiences to welcome travellers to discover the arts and culture hub in person.
  • With the development of world-class art venues in recent years, Hong Kong has continued to add new experiences to elevate its profile in the global arts and culture scene.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221016005039/en/
    A three-story high Gummy Bear sculpture by American artist WhIsBe is part of the "Tick Tock, Tick Tock" art exhibition in Hong Kong this autumn.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Not to be missed are the following exhibitions and happenings around town, ranging from world-renowned artists to the citys latest public art installation at a Hong Kong landmark.

Hong Kong’s Top Art Happenings to Visit This Autumn

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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With the development of world-class art venues in recent years, Hong Kong has continued to add new experiences to elevate its profile in the global arts and culture scene.

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  • With the development of world-class art venues in recent years, Hong Kong has continued to add new experiences to elevate its profile in the global arts and culture scene.
  • Not to be missed are the following exhibitions and happenings around town, ranging from world-renowned artists to the citys latest public art installation at a Hong Kong landmark.
  • The exhibition will feature renowned American artist WhIsBe's largest art piece to date, a giant red sculpture standing over 8 metres high.
  • A smaller teal sculpture, standing 2.5 metres high, will also be featured nearby, beside the iconic Hong Kong harbour-front.

Hong Kong Tourism Board Announces Revival Plan to Showcase Hong Kong with New Perspectives and Pave Way for Return of Tourists

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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The HKTB shared insights into the latest tourism trends and its work plan for the coming year.

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  • The HKTB shared insights into the latest tourism trends and its work plan for the coming year.
  • In his opening remarks, HKTB Chairman Dr. Y K Pang highlighted Hong Kongs return to normality.
  • Throughout the pandemic, Hong Kong never stopped building and upgrading its tourism infrastructure.
  • A first-of-its-kind destination set in the heart of the city will bring the global community to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Tourism Board announces Revival Plan to Showcase Hong Kong with New Perspectives and Pave Way for Return of Tourists

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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The HKTB shared insights into the latest tourism trends and its work plan for the coming year.

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  • The HKTB shared insights into the latest tourism trends and its work plan for the coming year.
  • Throughout the pandemic, Hong Kong never stopped building and upgrading its tourism infrastructure.
  • Hong Kong International Airport plays a pivotal role in maintaining the citys status as a leading international aviation hub.
  • A first-of-its-kind destination set in the heart of the city will bring the global community to Hong Kong.

International Pop Art Duo, FriendsWithYou, Bring Giant Inflatable Characters to Hong Kong for Interactive Experience in West Kowloon Neighborhood

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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These eye-popping artistic creations from international pop art duo FriendsWithYou (US-based Samuel Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) are an imaginative partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to promote the Hong Kong Neighborhoods West Kowloon program.

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  • These eye-popping artistic creations from international pop art duo FriendsWithYou (US-based Samuel Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) are an imaginative partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to promote the Hong Kong Neighborhoods West Kowloon program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005857/en/
    FriendsWithYou characters at Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour (Photo: Business Wire)
    Through this series of online flash mob videos, AR interactive experiences, and gigantic art installations, the happy characters are taking international audiences on a virtual journey across Hong Kong.
  • The group will hop around Hong Kong while sharing their friendship and love and connecting with people from every walk of life.
  • At the same time, the Hong Kong Space Museum will display the iconic smiley face of the FriendsWithYou characters on its exterior wall.

International Pop Art Duo FriendsWithYou (Sam Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) Giant Characters Spread Love and Fun across Hong Kong for an Interactive Experience with West Kowloon Neighbourhood

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now.

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  • We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now.
  • The group will hop around Hong Kong while sharing their friendship and love and connecting with people from every walk of life.
  • We sincerely hope to bring positive and hopeful vibes to everyone as they spread the vision of Happy World.
  • FriendsWithYou is an art collaboration created in 2002 by Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III with the aim of bringing more joy, kindness, and love to the world.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Extends "Hong Kong Neighbourhoods" to Launch "West Kowloon" for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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TORONTO and HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) officially launched a West Kowloon neighbourhood promotion after featuring popular promotions "Old Town Central" and "Sham Shui Po – Every Bit Local" in the "Hong Kong Neighbourhoods" campaign. The "West Kowloon" neighbourhood programme highlights the district's rich heritage and vibrant street life in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan along with its two new world-class museums – M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) – which will open at the end of the year and next and become landmarks in art and cultural tourism. As art is inseparable from our life, the West Kowloon neighbourhood promotion builds a bridge between the local life of the bustling communities of Yau Ma Tei and Jordan, which are home to many historical architectures, time-tested stores and traditional craftsmanship, and the artistic lure of the WKCD. Throughout the continuous evolution and revitalization, the neighbourhood has a lot of astonishing experiences for the public and visitors to uncover. The HKTB expects the campaign to draw people from across the city to rediscover it from new perspectives to drive in-depth local tourism and stimulate economic activities in the neighbourhood.

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  • Throughout the continuous evolution and revitalization, the neighbourhood has a lot of astonishing experiences for the public and visitors to uncover.
  • The HKTB expects the campaign to draw people from across the city to rediscover it from new perspectives to drive in-depth local tourism and stimulate economic activities in the neighbourhood.
  • HKTB Executive Director Mr.Dane Chengsaid: "Experiential tourism is a rising and inspiring trend, particularly where it blends arts and culture with authentic local life.
  • For more details about the "Hong Kong Neighbourhoods West Kowloon" campaign, please go to www.discoverhongkong.com/westkowloon-en .

HKTB Extends “Hong Kong Neighborhoods” to Launch “West Kowloon” for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighborhood

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today officially launched a West Kowloon neighborhood program , following very successful programs featuring the Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po neighborhoods, as part of its ongoing Hong Kong Neighborhoods campaign.

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  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today officially launched a West Kowloon neighborhood program , following very successful programs featuring the Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po neighborhoods, as part of its ongoing Hong Kong Neighborhoods campaign.
  • Throughout the continuous evolution and revitalization, the neighborhood has numerous astonishing experiences for the public and visitors to uncover.
  • We hope Hong Kong people will then share their experiences with friends and relatives outside of Hong Kong.
  • For more details about the Hong Kong Neighborhoods West Kowloon campaign, please go to www.discoverhongkong.com/westkowloon-en .

HKTB Extends “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods” to Launch “West Kowloon” for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Other Travel, Destinations, Travel, Vacation

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) officially launched a West Kowloon neighbourhood programme, after featuring popular promotions Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po Every Bit Local in the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.

Key Points: 
  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) officially launched a West Kowloon neighbourhood programme, after featuring popular promotions Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po Every Bit Local in the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.
  • We hope Hong Kong people will then share their experiences with friends and relatives outside Hong Kong.
  • We are also encouraging tour operators to create in-depth tours for Hong Kong residents to help them plan ahead for the return of international visitors.
  • To reflect the unique characteristics of each area, the HKTB has devised five thematic walking tours focused on Heritage & Craftmanship, Cultural Arts and Culinary Arts.