West Kowloon: A Cultural District in the Making
| Date: | 21 March 2013 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 18:00 - 19:00 |
| Venue: | Academic Conference Room, 11/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. |
Abstract
The West Kowloon Cultural District is a strategic investment by the Hong Kong Government to facilitate the long-term
development of the city as an international arts and cultural metropolis. Funded by a HK$21.6 billion government endowment, the 40-hectare cultural district will comprise a 23-hectare park and 17 cultural venues that interact with a rich mix of activities from leisure, education, commercial to residential, creating a vibrant harbourfront for public enjoyment.
The project's ambitions are not only about building a massive cultural precinct, but also revolutionizing the cultural landscape of the city and beyond. It will only be achieved through the development of software - the programming, the audience, the capacity, the public expectation and the brand - that goes hand in hand with the building of venues and their supporting infrastructure. This presentation will outline how the West Kowloon Cultural District is being shaped and developed, both in terms of its hardware and software, to become a place for everyone.
Speaker
Ms Bonny Wong, Director, CEO's Office, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Ms Wong joined the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in August 2010. She was formerly the Head of Charities at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, overseeing annual donations in excess of HK$1 billion per annum. The portfolio included projects spanning social welfare, education, medical and health, sports and culture and capital developments, including the conservation and revitalization of the Central Police Station.
Ms Wong's first degree was Bachelor of Arts, majoring in music. She was trained as a solicitor in the United Kingdom and has practised law in both the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
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