FDC Chairman welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" that actively promotes development of arts, culture and creative sectors
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council:
The Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong, welcomed "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" delivered today (October 16), which actively promotes the development of the arts, culture and creative sectors.
Dr Wong expressed his support for the Government's initiative to promote the development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under an industry-oriented principle, with a view to creating economic impetus for the community and enhancing cultural soft power, including the provision of financial support for the film industry through the Film Development Fund to produce films that promote Chinese culture by incorporating Chinese cultural elements into film productions.
"Chinese culture has a long history and profound connotations. It is one of the unique and rich cultures in the world. As an art form thattranscendsgeographicalboundaries, film has extensive influence. It is envisaged that the new measure can, through the power of films, strengthen the promotion of the charm and diversity of Chinese culture and showcase these fine cultural elements to audiences around the world," said Dr Wong.
Temporary traffic arrangements at Lung Cheung Road this Saturday night to facilitate footbridge works
The Transport Department (TD) today (October 16) reminded members of the public that the eastbound carriageway of the section of Lung Cheung Road between Tai Hom Road and Hammer Hill Road (near Plaza Hollywood) will be temporarily closed in phases from 11pm this Saturday (October 19) to 5.30am the following day to facilitate footbridge erection works, and the following temporary road closures will be implemented during that period:
Temporary road closure period |
Road sections closed |
From 11pm this Saturday (October 19) to 5.30am the following day |
From the section of fast lane from Kwun Tong Road westbound near Kai Yip Estate to Lung Cheung Road westbound near Po Kong Village Road
The section of fast lane of Lung Cheung Road eastbound between Hsin Kuang Centre and Tai Hom Substation
From 0.00am to 5.30am this Sunday (October 20) |
The section of middle lane of Lung Cheung Road westbound between Tai Hom Substation and Po Kong Village Road
The section of middle lane of Lung Cheung Road eastbound between Tropicana Gardens and Tai Hom Substation
From 1am to 5.30am this Sunday (October 20) |
All three lanes of Lung Cheung Road eastbound between Tai Hom Road and Hammer Hill Road
During the closure of all three lanes of Lung Cheung Road eastbound between Tai Hom Road and Hammer Hill Road (1am to 5.30am on October 20), the corresponding westbound carriageway of Lung Cheung Road will be temporarily converted into two-way traffic.
Appropriate traffic signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists. Motorist should exercise patience and drive with care and follow the instructions of the Police on site.
Members of the public are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow sufficient travelling time, and stay alert to the latest traffic news through the media or the TD's mobile application "HKeMobility" or website (www.td.gov.hk).
