Glittering array of new Hong Kong events lined up as city bids to revitalise economy and boost tourism
- Events run the gamut from high fashion, art and architecture to sports, technology and business
- The drive is part of a government strategy that will see more than 100 separate events held in the city over the next few months
The line-up is a crucial part of the government’s strategy to attract tourists and revitalise the economy with more than 100 different events planned for the next few months.
Here, the Post presents a comprehensive list of the attractions being staged in the city for the first time.
June – “I.M. Pei: Life is Architecture” exhibition
The retrospective exhibition designed to showcase the life and work of legendary architect Ieoh Ming Pei will be held in the M+ Museum’s West Gallery from June 29 to January 5 next year.
The Chinese-American, born in Guangzhou in 1917, had an illustrious career that spanned more than seven decades and included the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, the landmark Louvre Pyramid in Paris, the National Gallery of Art’s East Building in Washington and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
July – Chinese Kungfu x Dance Carnival
Choreographed to blend Chinese martial arts and dance, the “Chinese Kungfu x Dance Carnival” will run from July 12 to 14.
