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Xu Bing named cultural ambassador

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung has appointed Chinese contemporary artist Xu Bing as Ambassador for Cultural Promotion for about five years starting today.    As Ambassador for Cultural Promotion, Mr Xu will initiate a series of large-scale art projects in Hong Kong and nurture young talent to promote cultural development.   The Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau said the appointment aims to extend the Ambassador for Cultural Promotion scheme to other fields of arts, after Chinese composer, musician and conductor Tan Dun became Hong Kong’s first Ambassador for Cultural Promotion last year.   Speaking at the appointment ceremony today, Mr Yeung said Mr Xu is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and influential Chinese contemporary artists.   The culture chief added that the Museum of Art collected one of Mr Xu's most well-known works A Book from the Sky, which contains both traditional and contemporary elements, just like Hong Kong

Athletes’ visit details announced

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today announced receipt of confirmation from the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation, which includes 29 athletes and three coaches from 12 sports, will visit Hong Kong.   The delegation will visit the city from December 3 to 5.   Upon arrival, it will attend a reception and banquet hosted by the Hong Kong SAR Government and visit the Hong Kong Sports Institute to meet Hong Kong athletes.   Members of the delegation will participate in sports demonstrations at Queen Elizabeth Stadium and Victoria Park Swimming Pool on the morning of December 4. They will also take part in a variety show at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in the afternoon.   Tickets requiring real-name registration for the sports demonstrations and the variety show will be sold from tomorrow via URBTIX. These events will be broadcast live on television.   The delegation will leave Hong Kong on December 5.   The Hong Kong SAR Government is very grateful to the COC for sending the delegation to visit Hong Kong and meet members of the public in the city.
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