Opinion | Regional cooperation – and understanding – through music
We’re so busy arguing with each other that we often forget our hidden gems; the Hong Kong-based Asian Youth Orchestra is a shining example of the region coming together
We are so negative these days, ever busy pointing out what’s wrong with the city, with the government, with people we disagree with. Is there nothing right going on in Hong Kong?
I know bad news sell better than good. But surely there must be something positive about our city to talk about. Here is one.
More than 100 talented young musicians from around the region are coming together at the Asian Youth Orchestra rehearsal camp this summer at the Academy for Performing Arts. Unlike their political elders, these young people from 12 different countries and territories are making friends and training together, thanks to the AYO.
“Twelve Asian countries working together. Imagine that!” Richard Pontzious, AYO’s founder and artistic director, said.