Hong Kong arts hub strengthens global links with 12 new partnerships

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub has signed agreements with 12 international institutions from Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, paving the way for future collaborations as the city seeks to strengthen its role as an East-meets-West cultural hub.The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) signed on Sunday by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority will help bring more international performances to the city, showcase Hong Kong productions to global audiences, support the exchange of talent and more.“These collaborations translate shared vision into action by supporting high quality programmes, talent exchange and professional development,” said Bernard Charnwut Chan, chairman of the authority, during the signing ceremony at the two-day International Cultural Summit.Key partnerships include five strategic alliances “to strengthen programme development, talent exchange and professional training”, in preparation for the opening of the WestK Performing Arts Centre next year.The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signed agreements with 12 international institutions. Photo: WestKThe authority will also work with the China Association of Auctioneers to strengthen talent development art market exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland, plus museum collaborations.