Honorary Awards Ceremony of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 2024
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) has conferred Honorary Awards on ten outstanding individuals today in recognition of their significant achievements and contributions to the performing arts, the cultural industry, and the development of the Academy. The ceremony held at the Academy Lyric Theatre was officiated by the Academy Council Chairman, Mr. Charles Yang Chuen-liang BBS JP. Academy Director, Professor Gillian Choa, expressed her sincere gratitude for the Honorary Awardees’ exemplary services and unwavering support to the Academy and the community.
2024-12-05
The 38th Graduation Ceremony of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts | Academy Director Professor Gillian Choa encourages graduates to embrace the challenges of the future with deep faith
The 38th Graduation Ceremony of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) was held at the Academy Lyric Theatre this afternoon. The ceremony was officiated by Council Chairman Mr. Charles Yang Chuen-liang, BBS JP.
2024-12-04
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts supports the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts supports the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development announced by the Government to promote Chinese culture, develop diverse creative industries, build an international platform for East-meets-West cultural exchanges and refine the ecosystem for creative industries. The Academy appreciates the Government’s drive to improve cultural and economic policies, and enhance the cultural confidence of Hong Kong’s arts community. Since its establishment in 1984, the Academy, as a strategic partner of the Government, has been promoting its dual mission of nurturing performing arts talents and contributing to the arts and cultural development of Hong Kong and the region. The Academy strongly believes that the Blueprint announced today will greatly strengthen the arts, cultural and socio-economic advancements of the city, the Greater Bay Area and the region, enhancing Hong Kong's unique role as the East‑meets‑West centre for international cultural exchange.
2024-11-26
Appointment of Acting Director of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
As announced earlier, Professor Gillian Choa, Director, will retire from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) effective from 1 January 2025. Professor Choa will take pre-retirement leave from 18 to 31 December 2024. In this connection, the Council has appointed Dr Gordon Munro, Deputy Director (Academic), as the Acting Director of the HKAPA for the period from 18 December 2024 to 17 April 2025. The Council is conducting a global search for the next Director.
2024-11-15
HKAPA and CAEG sign MoU on Strategic Collaboration in Nurturing Arts and Cultural Talents across the region
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signedwith the China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) to collaborate in nurturing diverse arts and cultural talents in Hong Kong and the Mainland, and promoting the development of the arts and cultural industry as well as performing arts education in higher education sector.
2024-10-21