Hong Kong arts funding policy to undergo review to avoid public resource wastage: minister
Industry body stresses authorities will not show favouritism to more established arts groups, as minister discusses revised funding approach
A funding mechanism for Hong Kong’s arts groups will undergo a “comprehensive review” to ensure the effective use of public resources, a minister has said, with an industry body stressing authorities will not play favourites with more established organisations.
“We have discussed in the [blueprint] how our funding can best assist the industry’s development and how to effectively utilise the government’s limited resources,” Yeung said.
“This is the perspective from which we are approaching it.”
The blueprint, unveiled on Tuesday, was originally supposed to be implemented a year ago.
The review will cover groups such as Cantonese opera performers and include a fresh look at the performance venue booking system, while introducing a funding mechanism based on “artistic standards”.
