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UPDATES FROM HKETO: HONG KONG ARTS FESTIVAL 2021
We would like to share with you the exciting programme line-up of the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) 2021, which is a major international arts festival not to be missed. The 49th HKAF will feature a combination of online and in-venue programmes, including an array of PLUS events.
Some of the PLUS events include chats with artists, pre-performance talks, exhibitions and film screenings. The HKAF will open officially with a concert by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra on 27 February (Saturday) and close with a celebration of dance by the Igor Moiseyev Ballet on 26 March (Friday) on the HKAF website via online streaming.
Enclosed is a list of online programmes available for viewing outside Hong Kong. For more information and updates of the programmes, please visit the HKAF website: www.hk.artsfestival.org
Please feel free to share the event details with your friends and contacts. Hope you will enjoy the programmes.
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