Performing Arts

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has following offices/ section, which dedicated to promote various performing arts activities.

 

1. Audience Building Office

Introduction

To enhance audience development and arts education efforts, the LCSD set up the Audience Building Office (ABO) in early 2000. We aim at promoting knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts at community and school levels through organising various audience building schemes and arts educational activities in co-operation with arts groups and educational institutions.

Vision

The ABO organises various schemes for audience building and arts education on a territory-wide basis and promotes knowledge and appreciation of arts and culture at the community and school levels. By embracing art in everyday life, it strives to enhance the cultural literacy of society to tie in with the development of Hong Kong as a world-class city and events capital.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.abo.gov.hk/

 

 

2. Cultural Presentations Section

Introduction

The Cultural Presentations Section (CP Section) of the LCSD is responsible for organising cultural programmes. Our mission is to cultivate an ecology conducive to cultural flourishment. We aim at raising our cultural literacy and transforming our society to become more humane, complete and competitive through making arts a part of our lives. The activities spanning a wide variety of arts forms and tastes to appeal to the entire community are staged annually in LCSD performance venues territory-wide. These include star-studded spectaculars, distinguished local companies and young talents. About half of the activities organised are arts appreciation programmes with a view to enhancing appreciation by audience, some of them are specially designed to cater for students and the community. With the close link of Hong Kong and the Mainland, we acknowledge the need to meet the demand for more outstanding Chinese troupes, which can illustrate the rich tradition, fineness and diversity of Chinese culture; and a galaxy of exciting Chinese programmes are presented. Building on the strength of our being a place where Chinese and Western cultures interact, we also encourage cultural exchange activities.

Vision

The CP Section believes in the power of arts and culture to enrich and better people's lives. Arts allow us to explore new horizons and rejuvenate. Arts enhance the quality of our lives, inspire us to be more tolerant, open and creative in meeting challenges. It is our aim to provide for an environment in which the pursuit of artistic and cultural enrichment is a part of the everyday lifestyle of the people of Hong Kong. Striving hard to place arts and culture at the heart of people's lives, CP Section aspires to become more responsive and proactive as the ardent public promoter of arts and culture to help transforming to a creativity-drive, competitive and humane society.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/

 

 

3. Community Programmes Office

Introduction

The Community Programmes Office of the LCSD is responsible for organising two main types of cultural programmes, i.e. territory-wide festive events and carnivals, as well as community cultural and arts events (18dART Community Arts Scheme) in each of Hong Kong’s 18 districts.

Territory-wide Festive Events and Carnivals

Territory-wide Festive Events and Carnivals are presented during major festive occasions throughout the year, including the Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals, featuring a variety of performances and participatory activities by mainland and local arts groups. Also, the LCSD collaborates with the consulates of various Asian countries in Hong Kong in staging "Asia+ Festival: Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances" each year to promote unique cultures and artistic talents from Asian countries.

18dART Community Arts Scheme

Since 2019, the Community Programmes Office has also introduced the 18dART Community Arts Scheme (18dART), bringing the performing arts to each of Hong Kong’s 18 districts. Under 18dART, artists are able to put down roots and focus on their creative practices. Through sustainable, stage-by-stage arts activities which are at once interactive and participatory by nature, 18dART sets out to not only make a positive impact on participants, but to develop community arts programmes that belong to each district.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.cpo.gov.hk/

 

 

4. Festivals Office

Introduction

The Festivals Office presents and organises two arts festivals annually for presentation in the major performance facilities of the LCSD:

• the International Arts Carnival in summer; and
• the Asia+ Festival in autumn.

International Arts Carnival

The annual summer festival International Arts Carnival is a tailor-made arts festival for children and their families. Featuring various groups of outstanding overseas and local artists each year, the Carnival presents fun-filled stage and online programmes with unlimited intelligence, which covers circus, magic, dance, puppetry, music theatre and multimedia performances to widen the audience’s artistic vision and induce children’s infinite imagination wherever they are in or out of the theatres. The Carnival lines up a wide variety of extension activities including workshops, talks and exhibitions. It also includes parent-child activities organised by LCSD-managed museums and libraries over summer.

Asia+ Festival

Under the auspices of the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is taking an all-round approach to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the annual autumn festival “Asia+ Festival” (Asia+) celebrates the cultural diversity of Asia and the Belt and Road regions, showcasing their unique arts and cultures. With the support of consulates and overseas cultural organisations in Hong Kong, Asia+ is a testament to the endless possibilities of cultural collaborations through a variety of events, including stage performances, exhibitions, outdoor carnival and film screenings featuring top-notch artists and troupes.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/fo/

 

 

5. Film Programmes Office

Introduction

The Film Programmes Office (FPO) aims to promote the appreciation of film and media arts commensurate with Hong Kong's development as a world-class city and events capital.

Programmes

FPO organises year-round film-related programmes such as film shows, seminars and other film arts appreciation activities at cultural venues in the territory:

• providing quality and diversified film and media arts programmes for all and showcasing the development and advancement of film and media arts;
• promoting synergy with cultural institutes, consulates and film organisations in enhancing the appreciation of film and media arts;
• fostering the community's interest in film and media arts through professional planning of film appreciation and educational programmes for children and the youth; and
• promoting creative independent productions of short films, videos, animations and media arts.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/

 

 

6. Music Office

Introduction

Established in October 1977 by the Government, the Music Office promotes knowledge and appreciation of music in the community, especially among young people, through the provision of instrumental and ensemble training and the organisation of various music activities with a view to building a new generation of concert audiences. It has come under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department since January 2000.

Programmes

The Music Office runs three training programmes: Instrumental Music Training Scheme, Ensemble Training, and Outreach Music Interest Courses. In addition, it organises international music exchange programmes for youth, the Hong Kong Youth Music Camp, youth music interflows and a variety of music promotional activities. Its target groups range from primary and secondary school students to members of the public from all walks of life.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/musicoffice/

 

 

7. Cultural Exchange Liaison Office

Introduction

The Cultural Exchange Liaison Office (CXLO) aims to promote and deepen cultural exchange between Hong Kong and the Mainland as well as strengthening connections with overseas arts and culture organisations in a bid to develop Hong Kong into a hub for international cultural exchange.

Vision

The CXLO aims to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding with the Mainland and other regions through collaboration with cultural organisations and institutions around the world.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.cxlo.gov.hk/

 

 

8. Pop Culture Programmes Office

Introduction

The Pop Culture Programmes Office (PCPO) organises and coordinates the annual “Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival” in collaboration with various industry stakeholders, which not only enhances Hong Kong people’s cultural confidence and upholds the city’s unique cultural glamour, but also facilitates cultural exchange between Hong Kong and different regions, and consolidates Hong Kong’s position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The festival will feature diverse programmes and activities, including performing arts, thematic exhibitions, film screenings, library events and outreach programmes to foster cross-generational and cross-disciplinary collaborations and raise public awareness of Hong Kong’s pop culture.

Vision

Hong Kong’s pop culture has always been an indispensable part of our local culture as well as an important cultural brand of Hong Kong. It represents our wit in fusing cultural elements of the East and West, the North and South, and the new and old to forge the very dynamic meeting point of the cultures of the Mainland, Hong Kong and the rest of the world. Our remarkable achievements in pop culture are what Hong Kong people collectively take pride in.

You can access the full content about the office in English, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese: https://www.pcf.gov.hk/