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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department
performs the following roles in relation to the promotion of performing arts activities
(including music, dance, theatre, film and Chinese opera) : |
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present and sponsor a balanced programme by visiting and local artists for the
enjoyment of the public; | | To
provide performance opportunities for established and promising local artists
and organizations; | | To
provide and manage venues for performances and rehearsals; | | To
promote and nurture interest in and appreciation of the performing arts among
the public; | | To
encourage creativity in the performing arts; | | To
support local professional performing companies; | |
To provide instrumental music training programmes and other
music activities for young people through the Music
Office; |
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provide free entertainment programmes and organize traditional festival celebrations;
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facilitate cultural exchange programmes | | | | |
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Besides presenting a year-round programme of performances
by visiting and local artists, the Department organizes two international
festivals each year, namely, the International
Arts Carnival for children, young people and familes in the summer and a
thematic arts festival in autumn. It also gives subvention to the annual Hong
Kong Arts Festival.
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| In order to promote the performing arts to the general public,
the Department organizes audience building and educational programmes
and schemes such as School Culture Day, Cultural Ambassadors Scheme,
Artist-in-Residence Scheme, Programme Partnership Scheme, free performances
at the foyer of the Hong
Kong Cultural Centre and other major
performing arts venues, free educational programmes for students,
and lectures, workshops, seminars and symposiums The Music
Office also provides music training for the public and students. |
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| Currently, the Department manages 16 performing venues, as well as the territory-wide
computerized ticketing system-URBTIX. Various concessionary ticketing schemes
are provided to students, senior citizens and people with disabilities to ensure
that all can have a chance to see the high quality performances at affordable
prices. |
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