Major Cultural Events

Date	Event
October 2010- November 2011	Art@Government Buildings
	The Art@Government Buildings project introduced artistic elements such as this sculpture of a shoe, to government buildings, providing visitors with more opportunities to appreciate and enjoy art.
November 2010- September 2011	4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2011: Modern China and exhibition of winning entries
	Winner of the World Book Day Creative Competition poses beside his winning entry.
December 2010-May 2011	Thematic Storytelling Workshops: Fluffy’s Time Travel to China
December 2010- January 2012	The 4th Hong Kong Book Prize
	Winners and guests at the prize presentation ceremony of the 4th Hong Kong Book Prize.
January-July 2011	Competition on Story Writing in Chinese for Students in 2011
January-September 2011	21st Chinese Poetry Writing Competition
January-November 2011	11thHong Kong Biennial Awards for Chinese Literature and literary seminars
March-December 2011	Explore the World of Medicine: Public Lecture Series 2011
	Speakers at the Explore the World of Medicine Public Lecture Series 2011, co-organised by the University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and the Hong Kong Public Libraries, introduce various health-related issues to the public.
March-November 2011	Meet-the-Authors 2011: Stories of Hong Kong, Affection for Hong Kong
March 28-July 11, 2011	Pixar: 25 Years of Animation
	Children have fun at the Pixar: 25 Years of Animation exhibition.
April 18-August 31, 2011	Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
	Visitors are amazed by Einstein’s life and his talents on science at the exhibition Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955).
May 1, 2011	Encore Series: Violin Recital by Anne-Sophie Mutter at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
May 6-7, 2011	International Conference on the Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution
May 29, 2011	Community Thematic Carnival: Deep in Love with Kowloon City at Carpenter Road Park Soccer Pitch and Kowloon Walled City Park
June 3-July 24, 2011	Chinese Opera Festival 2011
	The Last Emperor of Southern Tang (new version) serves as the opening performance of the Chinese Opera Festival 2011.
June 5, 2011	Encore Series: Mahler Chamber Orchestra at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
June 15, 2011-July 30, 2012	From Clay to Teapot: Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters 1986-2010
June 18-November 30, 2011	A Decade of Documents Collection Campaigns of the Hong Kong Central Library: Review and Prospect
	Valuable collectibles gathered through the Documents Collection Campaign were displayed at the A Decade of Documents Collection Campaigns of the Hong Kong Central Library: Review and Prospect exhibition at Hong Kong Central Library.
June 27-July 1, 2011	2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Exposition － Hong Kong Week
	The Sregnis Singers, a leading Hong Kong ensemble, performed a variety of contemporary a cappella styles at Hong Kong Week at the International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi’an.
June 30-October 9, 2011	Made in Britain: Contemporary Art from the British Council Collection 1980 - 2010
June 30-July 2, 2011	Symphonic Concert in Celebration of the 14th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR at Queen Elizabeth Stadium and Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
July 2011-December 31, 2012	12 Oil Street: Casting
July 3, 2011	Community Thematic Carnival: Chic Teen Zone@Tai Po at Tai Po Central Town Square
July 6-September 26, 2011	The Flavours of Everyday Life in China － Memories from the Past Half Century exhibition
	Exhibits at The Flavours of Everyday Life in China ─ Memories from the Past Half Century exhibition help visitors to understand how the older generation copes with life’s hardships.
July 8-August 14, 2011	International Arts Carnival 2011
July 9-10, 2011	A Kaleidoscope of Stories - Outdoor Programme in support of the International Arts Carnival 2011 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
July 16- August 15, 2011	Summer Reading Month 2011
	Adults and children share the joy of reading at the Summer Reading Month 2011.
July 20, 2011-May 14, 2012	Virtuosity and Innovation － The Masterful Legacy of Lam Kar Sing
	Visitors study Cantonese opera artefacts donated by renowned Cantonese opera artist Lam Kar Sing to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
July 21-24, 2011	The Doppelgänger by Edward Lam Dance Theatre at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
	Renowned theatre director Edward Lam and actress Renee Liu interpret The Doppelgänger, an adaptation of the literary classic Romance of the West Chamber.
July 23-24, 2011	Summer Fun Party Midsummer’s Dream Masquerade at Queen Elizabeth Stadium
August 2011-April 2012	The 23rd Hong Kong Print Awards
	The roving exhibition showcases the winning works of the 23rd Hong Kong Print Awards.
August-November 2011	Subject Talk Series on Life and Death Education: From the Shadow of Death
August 5-28, 2011	Hong Kong Graphic Art Fiesta 2011: Xin Yi Dai － An International University Students Exchange Exhibition (Shenzhen)
September 1-18, 2011	2011 Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Exhibition: Idiom Garden at West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade
September 1-October 9, 2011	2011 Mid-Autumn Thematic Lantern Exhibition: Moon．Fun．Playground at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
September 2-4, 2011	Can We Talk About This? by DV8 Physical Theatre at Sha Tin Town Hall
	DV8 Physical Theatre examines multicultural policies, press freedom and artistic censorship through dance in the Asia premiere of Can We Talk About This?
September 8-17, 2011	Mid-Autumn Lantern Design Competition Entries Exhibition 2011 at Hong Kong City Hall
September 11-13, 2011	2011 Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals at Tin Shui Wai Park and Ginza Square, Victoria Park and Sha Tin Park and Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza
	A gigantic gold fish-shaped lantern ‘swims’ around in Victoria Park, celebrating the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.
September 25, 2011	Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2011: Opening Concert at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
September 29, 2011	Piano Recital by Nikolai Demidenko at Hong Kong City Hall
October-December 2011	Subject Talks on Cosmopolitan Hong Kong
	Distinguished scholar Professor Edward K Y Chen shares his views on Hong Kong’s education and economic development at the Subject Talks on Cosmopolitan Hong Kong programme.
October 1, 2011	2011 National Day Fireworks Display
October 9, 2011	Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
October 9-27, 2011	Genesis and Spirit: Intangible Cultural Heritage of China Exhibition
	Youngsters watch a live Taishan shadow play performance at the Genesis and Spirit: Intangible Cultural Heritage of China Exhibition.
October 13-16, 2011	Opera: Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
October 13-16 , 2011	Macbeth by TNT Theatre at Hong Kong City Hall
	TNT Theatre Britain actors in Macbeth. The company’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s dark masterpiece is famous for its highly physical style and dynamism.
October 14, 2011-February 1, 2012,	It’s a Tasty World － Food Science Now!
	Visitors to the It’s a Tasty World ─ Food Science Now! exhibition were given a choice of more than 60 interactive exhibits to learn about food science, including myths and facts.
October 17, 2011	Encore Series: Piano Recital by Murray Perahia at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
October 20-November 20, 2011	World Cultures Festival 2011: Enchanting Arts of Asia
October 23, 2011	Encore Series: Violin Recital by Itzhak Perlman at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
October 25, 2011	Encore Series: Vocal Recital by Anne Sofie von Otter at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
November 3, 2011- March 26, 2012	Imprint of the Heart: Artistic Journey of Huang Xinbo
	More than 200 block prints and oil paintings by acclaimed print artist Huang Xinbo went on display in the Imprint of the Heart: Artistic Journey of Huang Xinbo exhibition, which provided an overview of the artist’s achievements.
November 5, 2011- March 12, 2012	Fashion Visionaries
	A model strides down the catwalk at the Fashion Visionaries exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum which traced the development of Hong Kong’s fashion industry over the past 50 years.
November 9, 2011- February 6, 2012	Knowledge‧Power: The Imperial Examination System of the Qing Dynasty exhibition
	The Knowledge‧Power: The Imperial Examination System of the Qing Dynasty exhibition took the audience back to the Qing Dynasty to understand the traditional Chinese examination system that was in use for more than 1 300 years.
November 9, 2011- April 15, 2012	Wu Guanzhong: Painting‧Dance‧Music
	This guqin demonstration at the Wu Guanzhong: Painting‧Dance‧Music exhibition enhanced audience appreciation of the creative process of the late Chinese master artist.
November 13, 2011	Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2011 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
November 20, 2011	Community Thematic Carnival: Splendid Journey to North District at Shek Wu Hui Playground, Sheung Shui
November 25, 2011-February 5, 2012	Revitalising the Glorious Tradition: The Retrospective Exhibition of Pan Tianshou’s Art
November 27, 2011	Cantonese Opera Day at Hong Kong Cultural Centre
December 2011	Public Lectures on Asian Studies 2011
December 4, 2011	Concert in the Park at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
December 9, 2011- January 15, 2012	Exhibition of Rare Books and Special Collections from the National Library of China
	Director of the National Library of China and Director of the National Centre for Preservation and Conservation of Ancient Books, Zhou Heping (right), shares his views on the conservation of rare documents.
December 11, 2011	Youth Band Marathon 2011 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
December 21, 2011- July 30, 2012	Applauding to Hong Kong Pop Legend: Roman Tam
	Fans of Roman Tam learn about the legendary pop star’s career and influence on popular music in Hong Kong at the Applauding to Hong Kong Pop Legend: Roman Tam exhibition, organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
December 28, 2011	Marching Band Parade 2011 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
December 31, 2011	New Year’s Eve Countdown Carnival 2011 at Sha Tin Park and Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza cum City Art Square
January-April 2012	Subject Talk Series: Japan: Beyond Popular Culture
January 6-8, 2012	Opera: Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor at Hong Kong City Hall
January 13-14, 2012	Flames of Desire by the Tango Fire Company at Sha Tin Town Hall
January 19-February 26, 2012	2012 Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Exhibition: Glittering Toys － A Showcase of Chinese Zodiac at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
January 20-April 11, 2012	Fantastic Creatures from the British Museum
	The Fantastic Creatures from the British Museums exhibition presented Hong Kong audiences with an array of valuable artefacts from the British Museum, spanning different cultures and civilizations from the Ice Ages to the present day.
January 24, 2012	2012 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display
February-March 2012	Subject Talk Series: China Today
February 4-6, 2012	2012 Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals at Tsuen Wan Sha Tsui Road Playground, Tseung Kwan O Po Tsui Park and Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
	This vibrant lion dance at the Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival 2012 delights audiences of all ages.
March 2012	Public Lectures on History and Business in China 2011-12
March 2-April 9, 2012	The Golden Stage - Hong Kong City Hall 50th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition
March 2, 2012	Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra & Yo-Yo Ma at Hong Kong City Hall
	The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra teamed up with Yo-Yo Ma in a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hong Kong City Hall.
March 3, 2012	The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma at Hong Kong City Hall
March 4, 2012	Dance Day at Hong Kong City Hall
	Young dancers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hong Kong City Hall by staging a series of vibrant performances on the Dance Day.
March 14-June 4, 2012	Hong Kong Currency Exhibition
March 30-31, 2012	Multimedia Theatre The Blue Planet at Kwai Tsing Theatre
	The multimedia theatre production The Blue Planet integrated acting, singing and live music with modern technology, taking audiences into a virtual world.