https://www.scmp.com/rss/518131/feed Betty Fung was appointed as CEO of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in October 2021 after 35 years in Hong Kong’s Administrative Service. She served as director of information services from 2007 to 2009, director of leisure and cultural services from 2009 to 2014, permanent secretary for home affairs from 2014 to 2018, and head of the Policy Innovation and Coordination Office from 2018 to 2020 before her secondment to WKCDA as acting CEO. She has been awarded a Gold Bauhinia Star by... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Betty Fung Betty Fung The power of arts and culture should not be underestimated. They educate, inform, inspire and bring joy. They open doors to discovery, unite communities and break down barriers between cultures and people. In a broader context, the arts help to define our cities, offering a point of focus for the community and an opportunity to develop a clear cultural identity. Hong Kong has been successful in defining itself as a financial centre, but culture can play as big a role as capital in determining... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3347251/realise-hong-kongs-cultural-potential-global-vision-essential?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3347251/realise-hong-kongs-cultural-potential-global-vision-essential?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:30:08 +0000 Betty Fung Betty Fung The forward momentum of Hong Kong’s arts scene is evident, and it is about to move beyond the city’s boundaries. Since its establishment in 2008, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has nurtured artistic talent and presented their strengths and creativity through a wide variety of programmes and exhibitions, many of which have won local and international acclaim. Now we are embarking on the next step in our mission, which is to help the city’s unique cultural programmes go global. The... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3314863/shanghai-week-building-global-audience-hong-kong-arts-and-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3314863/shanghai-week-building-global-audience-hong-kong-arts-and-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:30:07 +0000 Art and culture can shape the essence of a city, strengthening its soft power and elevating its ability to draw visitors from around the world. The benefits the arts industry can bring to Hong Kong, and the city’s reputation globally, are intangible but potentially enormous and sustainable. This is coming into sharp focus this March, with our calendar buzzing with events, exhibitions, installations and other attractions that are drawing in thousands of visitors and giving a much-needed fillip to... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3256590/lets-make-march-hong-kong-art-month?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3256590/lets-make-march-hong-kong-art-month?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:30:09 +0000