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"Douyin: Strategies and Skills for Mainland E-commerce Platforms" Seminar

In this seminar, an online marketing expert is invited to provide an in-depth introduction to the characteristics, user groups and operational techniques of the Mainland e-commerce platform Douyin.  The expert will also share the tips for marketing on Douyin, such as effective brand promotion, fan interaction and sales growth, with a view to assisting SMEs in improving promotion efforts in developing businesses in the Mainland.

Oi! Artist-in-Residence and Exhibition Programme

Oi! is an art space located in the North Point community, aiming to be an artistic oasis amidst the bustling city. Through diverse art programmes, Oi! explores the possibilities of art in community engagement, connecting different communities through various art forms and integrating a wide range of knowledge and experiences.Oi! is now calling for artist-in-residence and exhibition proposals (hereinafter referred to as “Proposals”) to invite Hong Kong artists and creative talents to participate in the “Oi! Artist-in-Residence and Exhibition Programme” (hereinafter referred to as “the Programme”). Selected applicants will conduct research at Oi! and showcase the outcomes of their residency and creations to the public through organising exhibitions at the galleries of Oi!. The artist-in-residence period, the exhibition period and other details are as follows:More about Oi!: https://www.apo.hk/en/web/apo/oi.html

ImagineLand | Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2024

ImagineLand is a mega outdoor music carnival combining music, film, fashion, and arts technology elements.  It also invites Gin Lee, Lydia Sham, Lau Chi Lung, Samuei Hui to kick off the Second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival. During the day, the "Gen S Concert" will feature singer-songwriters from different regions, showcasing their unique styles and creating a perfect fusion of international music perspectives and local pop music. The "Memory Lane" leads visitors to immerse themselves in a distinctive world, exploring different classic movie scenes and redesigned costumes, while also providing opportunities for memorable photo moments. The "Funarts Corner" brings together arts technology, music, and crafts, allowing everyone to explore Hong Kong's diverse pop culture. In the evening, the "Movie Under the Stars" will screen local classic films selected by the Hong Kong Film Archive–Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) and A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) on 6 and 7 April respectively, providing the audience with the pleasure of watching movies outdoors on the grass. Music Curators: Wong Chi Chung, Chiu Tsang Hei, Vicky FungPresented by Leisure and Cultural Services DepartmentSponsored by Create Hong Kong First Come First Chill! Food and beverage services are not available at the venue.  Feel free to bring your own mat, food and drinks to enjoy the carnival. Parking spaces are not available at the venue.  Please use public transport to get there.  

Subject Talk on Career and Life Planning

Content highlights:- The meaning of Career and Life Planning (CLP)- Planning your career and life with personal growth, meeting your interest, ability, and values- Putting career and life planning theory into practice

WestK FunFest

Join the party indoors and outdoors at West Kowloon’s brand-new participatory arts festival – perfect for families of all constellations. Between March and April 2024, join us for the launch of our new annual family event – WestK FunFest – an inclusive, participatory performing arts festival, taking place at indoor and outdoor spaces around the Art Park, Freespace and the Xiqu Centre. The three-week festival offers an exciting programme of free and ticketed events by local and international artists, promising captivating experiences for audiences of all ages and families of all constellations.   Highlights include Ephemeral – an award-winning, large-scale immersive art installation along the Waterfront Promenade, where you can explore a world of giant, rainbow-hued bubbles and catch pop-up performances. Also featured is the interactive multimedia children’s theatre ZOOOM, alongside Little Thai Forever, a performance inspired by lives of the Thai community in Kowloon City. You can also enjoy exhilarating one-of-a-kind experiences with the Hong Kong premieres of Pram People and 10-Minute Dance Parties, as well as an interactive play space with sound and light effects, hands-on xiqu workshops, storytelling and a whole lot more!   WestK FunFest is designed to spark the imagination and ignite the senses. Bring your family and friends and be inspired!

WestK FunFest: Atelier Sisu – Ephemeral

An award-winning, thought-provoking, immersive public art experience evoking the transient nature of life and the fragility of the world around us This spring, bring your family and friends to the Art Park Harbourside Lawn, and explore a dream-like installation of light, soundscapes and giant, translucent rainbow-hued bubbles. Presented as part of WestK FunFest, Ephemeral evokes the transient nature of life and the fragility of the world around us – bringing people together in fleeting moments of connection and community through a playful shared experience. Created by award-winning Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu, the thought-provoking, immersive public art experience has captivated audiences in over 40 regions worldwide. The Hong Kong debut includes "Colossal", a site-specific new element specially designed for WestK FunFest. Head over for a fun family day out, capture gorgeous instagrammable moment and engage with art in a new way in the magical company of your loved ones.

HKCO: The Insect World

Maestro Doming Lam was dubbed “the father of modern music in Hong Kong”. His works have carved a new vision for composers in the city. In this tribute to the late maestro, the HKCO has selected three works it commissioned and premiered, which embody his creative direction, viz. in his own words, “asserting one’s roots from the past, while breaking new ground through the avant-garde.” These works actively integrate the ensemble of traditional Chinese instruments into modern and symphonic contexts. Wherever his works are performed, they are welcomed by music enthusiasts and admired by younger composers.

HKCO: A Musical Tour of China’s North and South

A Legacy of Exotic Lyricism is another signature programme of the HKCO that stands out with its artistic characteristic, which is the ‘traditional’ repertory of Chinese music accumulated over time. It covers not only the melodic aspect but also the musical instruments, performance techniques etc. The concert of this season will feature the Jiangnan sizhu (silk-and-bamboo) chamber ensemble of the south, and the wind-and-percussion ensemble of the north. The audience will experience the captivating charm of this type of traditional Chinese music with its distinctive southern and northern styles.

Museum Volunteer Scheme

Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the Museum Volunteer Scheme (MVS) 2024-2026 aims to: Promote LCSD museums through the volunteer scheme Enhance public engagement in heritage and museums activities Engage the public as important stakeholders Leverage on community resources to support LCSD museums, so as to enhance museum services and visiting experience Provide opportunities for volunteers to show their talents, share their knowledge, enhance inclusivity and contribute to society   The volunteers will be invited to perform a variety of tasks: Education programmes To assist in fixed-point docent services, workshops, survey, etc. Specialist support To assist in database, records, collections or exhibits management (register and checking), documentation (proofreading and translation), etc. Mega events support E.g. Muse Fest, Museum Summit, community outreach, etc. Marketing and Promotion To assist in the promotion of museum culture, especially through social media, Youth Cultural Ambassador, etc. Customer service enhancement To provide additional support to enhance museum service

“Yesterday’s Vacation in HK” Exhibition

The Public Records Office (PRO) of the Government Records Service (GRS) today (September 15) launches the annual thematic exhibition “Yesterday’s Vacation in HK”, which takes the audience on a journey through Hong Kong’s past. Featuring a selection of tourism-related archival holdings from the 1950s to the 1980s, the exhibition unveils visitors’ diverse experience in the city and a variety of tourist attractions under four themes, namely “Sight and Scenes”, “Shopping Paradise”, “Paradise for Foodies”, and “Happenings in the City”. The exhibition also sheds light on different facets of lives in old Hong Kong. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Exhibition Hall where a selection of over 70 archival holdings is on view starting from today. A thematic backdrop near the entrance of the Exhibition Hall offers a photogenic spot for the audience to begin their exhibition journey. An “Exhibition Pass” booklet is also available on-site. The exhibition opens from Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5.45pm (except for public holidays), in the Exhibition Hall on the second floor of the Hong Kong Public Records Building, 13 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong. Admission is free. Members of the public can find more precious archival images by browsing the online exhibition (www.grs.gov.hk/ws/online/yvhk/en/home/index.html), and follow the Facebook Page of PRO (www.facebook.com/grs.publicrecordsoffice) for more interesting stories covered in the exhibition. PRO will host roving exhibitions in different districts in the coming months, and the relevant information will be announced later on the GRS website (www.grs.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call the PRO at 2195 7700 or email to proinfo@grs.gov.hk.

Course on “Hong Kong Statistics for Business”

This course is offered by the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in collaboration with the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD).  It is designed to put managers, administrators and planners in closer touch with the statistical data available in Hong Kong, and to show how such data may be used to assist in business and forecasting.  The course is an integrated series of lectures by professionals from C&SD. The course covers the following topics: Introduction to official statistics and sample surveys Population statistics and projections: Research and marketing Labour, price and wage statistics: Personnel management and manpower planning Trade statistics: Market research, trade promotion, and analysis and forecasting of merchandise trade Manufacturing, construction, distributive trades and services industries statistics: Comparing profitability and performance, evaluating local market size, and assessing extent and nature of competition National income statistics: Gross Domestic Product and its components Monetary and financial statistics: Analysis and applications For enquiries, please contact C&SD at 2582 4734 or HKU SPACE at 2520 4612.

Outreach Music Interest Courses

Outreach Music Interest Courses will be conducted from Mar to Aug 2024. Courses ranging from Chinese and Western musical instrument foundation classes to music workshops will take place at different Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) venues and Music Office Music Centres across the territory. Workshops New course: AI Music Creation Online course: ABCs of Musicianship Ensemble training: Chinese Ensemble・Western Ensemble Instrumental enrichment: Erhu・Yangqin・Zheng・Violin・Cello Others: Keyboard・Music Theory・Aural Training・Little Harp・Classical Guitar・Ukulele Instrument Foundation Classes Chinese: Xiao・Dizi・Zhongruan・Pipa・Yangqin・Zheng・Erhu Western: Violin・Viola・Cello・Flute・Clarinet・Saxophone・Percussion (Glockenspiel & Practice Pad) Teaching Venues LCSD Venues and Music Office Music Centres   Course Fees $260 - $1,140 (5 to 20 lessons)   Stage 1 Recruitment (application deadline: 30 January) Stage 2 Recruitment (remaining places will accept applications from 28 February to one week after the course commencement on a first-come, first-served basis)

"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme (For Individuals and Groups)

"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme, to be conducted by way of guided tours, comprises visits to various waterworks facilities under three themes.  It aims to introduce the historical background and significance of various waterworks facilities, enhancing public’s knowledge of water resources and raising their awareness of water conservation. The following guided tours to waterworks facilities are now opened to individuals and organisations for visit by prior application: Theme 1: Our Water Resources and NatureOur Water Resources and Nature High Island Reservoir and Plover Cove Reservoir are respectively the Hong Kong’s largest reservoir and the world's first freshwater coastal reservoir.  Participants can visit these two reservoirs to understand their history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Theme 2: Waterworks Heritage TrailsParticipants can witness various historic waterworks structures along the heritage trails and learn the water supply history of Hong Kong. Theme 3: Fresh Water Treatment and Quality ControlParticipants can learn the water treatment process and daily operation of a water treatment works as well as the water supply system in Hong Kong. (Please refer to the related webpage for details)

Astronomical Training Programme for Secondary Students 2023-24

Astronomical Training Programme for Secondary Students ("ATPSS") is co-organised by the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Department of Physics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Astronomical Society. It provides a comprehensive training in astronomy to local full-time Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students. It aims to cultivate and promote students' interests in natural science.Through an array of diversified activities with equal emphasis on theory and practical skills, ATPSS will enhance students' understanding of astronomy and boost their science literacy. More importantly, by nurturing students' abilities in problem-solving and organisation of activities, ATPSS hopes the students can apply what they have learnt in the programme to help promoting astronomy in schools.

2023/24 School Care Subsidy Scheme

The 2023/24 School Care Subsidy Scheme is now accepting applications from schools. The deadline for applications is September 29. Organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Scheme aims to encourage music groups from kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools as well as tertiary institutions to care for the community. It is hoped that students will extend their good wishes to special school students, the elderly, new immigrants, ethnic minorities, hospital patients and the beneficiaries of social welfare organisations through free on-site music performances, and thereby enhance social integration and harmony. Each performance can receive a maximum subsidy of $2,000 to cover costs. Successful applicants must complete their performances on or before March 31, 2024. Outstanding teams will be invited to perform and share their service experiences at the Gala Concert to be held in April or May 2024. Applications will be evaluated according to the feasibility, ingenuity and interactive elements of the proposed programme, as well as the music group's prior experience in organising and performing at community events. Application forms can now be downloaded from the Music Office website (https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mo/activities/communityprogrammes/care_and_concern_concerts.html). Completed forms must be emailed to the Music Office (cnc@lcsd.gov.hk). Nearly 400 school music groups have participated in the School Care Subsidy Scheme since its launch in 2009. The scheme is sponsored by the Sino Group.

Exhibition of the 3rd anniversary of the promulgation of the Hong Kong National Security Law

Marking the third anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), the Security Bureau (SB) launched the updated version of the NSL online virtual exhibition with the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) as its virtual background, bringing a new touring experience to visitors.To enhance the understanding of members of the public regarding the legislative background, importance and significance of the NSL, the SB first launched the NSL online virtual exhibition in July 2021, which has registered more than 440 000 visits thus far. The online virtual exhibition of the third anniversary of the promulgation of the NSL is inspired by the HKPM, with new virtual backgrounds embellished with Chinese cultural components in a Chinese-style layout. The various zones of the exhibition provide rich information on the NSL to members of the public, covering the importance of the NSL, the legal regime, enforcement mechanisms, major provisions and effectiveness, the work of the disciplined forces in safeguarding national security, reference materials as well as the winning entries of the "Let's Join Hands in Safeguarding National Security" Programme. The updated version of the exhibition is especially housed in virtual exhibition halls on different floors, unlike the previous version where it was all shown in one large exhibition hall. Visitors can simulate taking the escalators to navigate different floors, or visiting the exhibition halls to view the content, or heading to the viewing deck to enjoy the day and night views of Victoria Harbour, which brings more fun to the visit. Two new mini-games have also been added to the exhibition, allowing visitors, especially the youth, to enhance their understanding of the NSL in a fun way. In addition, print and search functions are enhanced to improve the exhibition's practicability.

Applied Learning Virtual Exhibition 2023

Jointly organised by the EDB and Applied Learning (ApL) course providers, the online exhibition is held during 17.5.2023 to 31.5.2024. Students can visit the Virtual Exhibition to browse the information provided by all 10 ApL course providers on 60 ApL courses, including course briefs, videos and students' sharing, to gain a better understanding of ApL as a valued senior secondary elective subject.

Traces of Human Touch - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition

"Traces of Human Touch" exhibition, organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department is open to the public. The exhibition is located at CLP Pulse, which has been revitalised from a Grade 1 historic building. Ten items of traditional craftsmanship and performing arts which belong to local intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are showcased in the exhibition to enhance the understanding by the public of the preservation and transmission of ICH.       Despite having no physical form, ICH is an important element for community cohesion. Through oral traditions and practical applications, ICH can be transmitted from generation to generation. Traditional craftsmanship meets the needs of everyday life while performing arts foster a rich and colourful existence. All these give tangible expression to intangible beliefs, etiquettes and customs as well as aesthetic ideas. 

Urban Sports

To strengthen the promotion of urban sports that have been introduced in the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games, as well as to encourage public participation in sports activities, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will organise more urban sports programmes including 3-on-3 basketball, sport climbing, breaking, skateboarding and futsal across Hong Kong this year. Interested members of the public are welcome to join.With a view to bolstering the participation of the youth, the LCSD will launch a series of free promotional fun days with specific theme of urban sports which are suitable for the youths, such as Skateboarding Fun Day for Youth, Breaking Fun Day for Youth and 3-on-3 Basketball Fun Day for Youth. Relevant National Sports Associations will send qualified instructors to demonstrate the sports and teach participants basic skills on site. Participants can also join the play-in session to experience the fun of urban sports and explore their sports potentials. For the details of urban sports programmes and the enrolment method, members of the public can visit LCSD dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/USP/index.html), or make enquiries at any District Leisure Services Offices of the LCSD or recreation and sports venues with Leisure Link Services.

Enrolment for summer activities/ interest classes/ programmes 2023

It’s the summer holiday! It is a great time to look for activities, interest classes or self-enhancement programmes for the leisure time.  The Leisure and Cultural Services Department and a number of youth organisations, such as those listed below, provide diverse summer activities. Young parents are also welcomed to browse and explore suitable family activities for the upcoming summer holiday! Pick your favourite ones and enrol now! 1.    Leisure and Cultural Services DepartmentSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment2.    The Hong Kong Federation of Youth GroupsSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Member login is required for enrolment and places will be allocated by drawing lots.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)3.     St. James SettlementSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)4.    The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong KongServices Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Services Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites. >>>Details and enrolment5.    Caritas Hong KongCommunity Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Community Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites.>>>Details and enrolment6.    Chinese YMCA of Hong KongSearch for your favourite programmes on the website. >>>Details and enrolment7.   Hong Kong Young Women's Christian AssociationSearch for your favourite activities and interest classes on the website. Member login is required for enrolment.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)8.    Hong Kong Playground AssociationSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment9.    Hong Kong Children & Youth ServicesServices Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Services Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites.>>>Details and enrolment