HK set for a bigger role as cultural attache

Promoting Chinese music

Chin says the city has always been a center for cultural exchange between China and the world because of its geographical location and historical background.

At the helm of the HKCO - one of Hong Kong's "cultural ambassadors" - Chin said she hopes the orchestra can jump on the bandwagon of the city's ambitious mission to be an East-meets-West hub to promote Chinese music on the international stage.

Amid the nation's initiative to make Hong Kong a cultural exchange hub and the provision of relevant policy support, local art groups can now apply for more funding for global arts exchange projects to expand their influence.

Hong Kong arts administrators should seize this opportunity to boost cooperation with various countries and regions, says Chin. "We should continuously explore new art forms and cooperation models to adapt to the rapidly changing cultural environment and better leverage Hong Kong's integration advantages in arts."