West Kowloon arts hub

22 Apr 2013

A series of talks on the Venice Biennale will be held in May ahead of the West Kowloon arts hub's international debut in the "art Olympics".

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Michael Lynch under fire over Xiqu Centre cost blowout

26 Feb 2013

Lawmakers slammed the chief of the West Kowloon arts hub yesterday over projections that costs will more than double for the massive project's first facility, the Xiqu Centre for traditional...

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West Kowloon arts hub resumes disclosure of meeting details

5 Feb 2013

West Kowloon arts hub chiefs have resumed publishing their board meeting details on the internet for the first time in nearly two years.

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West Kowloon arts hub has 'open mind' on Xiqu Centre name

31 Jan 2013

A West Kowloon arts hub executive says it will keep an open mind about the name of its traditional performing arts venue - which is stirring up controversy online.

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Arts hub updates in public domain

24 Jan 2013

I refer to your editorial ("No secrecy in West Kowloon", January 22) calling for transparency of board meetings of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.

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Chinese opera theatre name sparks fears of ‘mainlandisation’

23 Jan 2013

The use of a Putonghua term as part of the English name of the new Chinese opera theatre that will be part Hong Kong’s multi-billion dollar cultural hub has touched the nerves of internet users...

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Culture of secrecy has no place in arts hub

Transparency is an essential component for good public governance. It enables people to keep a close watch on the government, give them a say on public affairs and it holds officials accountable...

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West Kowloon arts hub keeping board meeting news quiet

The West Kowloon arts hub has not published records of its board meetings on its website for nearly two years, it has emerged.

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West Kowloon arts hub plans to trial opera in tea house at Xiqu Centre

The arts hub wants to revive a tradition that brings together Cantonese opera and tea-drinking, with a plan to trial concerts in a tea house at its Xiqu Centre.

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Estimated cost of Chinese opera centre more than doubles to HK$2.7b

The estimated cost of building a Chinese opera centre at the West Kowloon arts hub has more than doubled from HK$1.3 billion to HK$2.7 billion in six years, says Chief Secretary Carrie Lam Cheng...

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