Hong Kong arts hub strengthens global links with 12 new partnerships

2026.03.22 14:20 The MOUs from the last summit brought masterpieces from institutions such as the Palace of Versailles in France to Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang 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: WestK The 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. New agreements have also been signed with overseas cultural organisations and universities to support the launch of professional training courses and a pilot artist-in-residence programme. Signatories of the MOUs for arts management and professional development include the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies in the United Kingdom and RMIT University in Australia. Those for performing arts exchange and collaboration include Sadler’s Wells from the UK, the Shanghai International Dance Center from mainland C

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