Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung has appointed Chinese contemporary artist Xu Bing as Ambassador for Cultural Promotion for about five years starting today. As Ambassador for Cultural Promotion, Mr Xu will initiate a series of large-scale art projects in Hong Kong and nurture young talent to promote cultural development. The Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau said the appointment aims to extend the Ambassador for Cultural Promotion scheme to other fields of arts, after Chinese composer, musician and conductor Tan Dun became Hong Kong’s first Ambassador for Cultural Promotion last year. Speaking at the appointment ceremony today, Mr Yeung said Mr Xu is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and influential Chinese contemporary artists. The culture chief added that the Museum of Art collected one of Mr Xu's most well-known works A Book from the Sky, which contains both traditional and contemporary elements, just like Hong Kong
The Leisure & Cultural Services Department’s Music Office is recruiting for its 18 bands and orchestras, and two choirs.
Musicians aged 25 or below who have attained the required music qualifications can apply. Successful applicants will receive Chinese orchestra, orchestra or choir training.
Apart from weekly rehearsals, members may also participate in cultural activities and concerts, or attend exchange sessions with visiting young musicians from the Mainland and overseas.
Free training will run from September to May.
The application deadline is April 30.
Click here for details.
http://dlvr.it/Rx9CtW
http://dlvr.it/Rx9CtW