China National Acrobatic Troupe returns in July to open International Arts Carnival with "Me and My Youth"

Experience the thrilling acrobatics of china national acrobatic troupe at the international arts carnival with 'me and my youth'

After a long hiatus, the highly popular China National Acrobatic Troupe will be back in July to perform an acrobatics extravaganza titled "Me and My Youth" to lift the curtain on the International Arts Carnival (IAC), a summer arts festival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. "Me and My Youth" is also one of the programmes of the inaugural Chinese Culture Festival, and a celebratory programme of the 35th anniversary of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

Founded in 1950, the China National Acrobatic Troupe is the largest of its kind and the only national-level performing group on the Mainland, most celebrated for its seamless incorporation of modern technology into traditional acrobatics. Always pushing the limits of human performance, its members possess exceptional qualities, ranging from strength, precision, balance and co-ordination to skill, courage and artistic flair. The troupe's last appearance in the 2017 IAC earned great acclaim from the audience.

As a programme marking the 70th anniversary of the troupe, "Me and My Youth" showcases the very essence of its repertoire and reinterprets classic acrobatics in a new and vibrant style. Its best talents are set to give their all, delivering beautifully choreographed stunts such as trick cycling, sway pole and plate spinning. Of particular note is the men's bicycle feat, a highlight of the 2023 China Central Television Spring Festival Gala where the troupe's amazing physical prowess left the audience in awe.

The China National Acrobatic Troupe has won countless accolades both at home and abroad, such as two Golden Clown Awards of the Monte Carlo International Acrobatic and Circus Competition in Monaco; the Gold Prize and Budapest Grand Prix at the 15th Budapest International Circus Festival in Hungary; and the Gold Prize at the 3rd Figueres International Circus Festival in Spain.

The IAC opening programme "Me and My Youth" will be held at 7.30pm on July 5 and 6, and 3pm on July 6 and 7 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. Tickets priced at $220, $320, $420 and $480 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone booking, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app "URBTIX".

The matinee at 3pm on July 6 is an accessible performance with audio description in Cantonese. A touch tour will be provided prior to the performance for people with visual impairment and their companions.

For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.

This year's IAC will run from July 5 to August 11 featuring a wide array of fun-filled educational programmes by overseas, Mainland and local art groups and artists. In addition to acrobatics, magic, dance, music, theatre and puppetry, the IAC will also offer film screenings, online programmes, parent-child workshops and an exhibition.

China National Acrobatic Troupe returns in July to open International Arts Carnival with "Me and My Youth" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

China National Acrobatic Troupe returns in July to open International Arts Carnival with "Me and My Youth" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

China National Acrobatic Troupe returns in July to open International Arts Carnival with "Me and My Youth" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

China National Acrobatic Troupe returns in July to open International Arts Carnival with "Me and My Youth" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

China National Acrobatic Troupe returns in July to open International Arts Carnival with "Me and My Youth" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government gazettes amendment regulation reflecting expiry of sanctions against iran, fully implementing un security council resolution 2231

The Government today (June 28) gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-Iran) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 (the Amendment Regulation), which came into operation today.

"The Amendment Regulation amends the United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-Iran) Regulation to reflect the expiry of certain restrictive measures imposed against Iran under the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2231," a Government spokesman said.

The expired measures relate to the prohibition against:

the supply, sale, transfer or carriage of certain items to Iran;

the supply, sale, transfer or carriage of certain items from Iran;

the provision of certain training, services or assistance related to conventional arms;

the provision or transfer of certain technology, assistance, training, services or resources related to ballistic missiles;

making available to, or for the benefit of, certain persons or entities any funds or other financial assets or economic resources (economic assets);

dealing with economic assets belonging to, or owned or controlled by, certain persons or entities;

the sale and acquisition of interest in certain commercial activities; and

entry into or transit through the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) by certain persons.

The HKSAR Government has all along been implementing fully the sanctions imposed by the UNSC. The Amendment Regulation aims to give effect to the instructions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for fulfilling the international obligations of the People's Republic of China as a Member State of the United Nations.

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