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- City Hall -

In the history of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong City Hall will be remembered as the first multi-purpose cultural

centre built for the community to enhance the quality of life. Opened in March 1962, the City Hall has played host

to over 10,000 outstanding local and overseas arts groups. The City Hall maintains an important link in the international arts

scene that contributes to the convergence of the Eastern and Western cultures . Apart from providing opportunities for the

audiences to appreciate performances of various art forms, the Hong Kong City Hall has

also contributed to the nurturing of local cultural and artistic talent. The City Hall can be regarded as the

cradle of Hong Kong's culture and arts in the sense that it is where local arts groups have grown and flowered

to a flourishing profusion. Recognised by the general public as one of Hong Kong's most prominent centre of culture and arts,

the Hong Kong City Hall embodies a history of important cultural events and is synonymous with the development of

culture in Hong Kong. Milestone events, such as the early Hong Kong Festival, the First Hong Kong

Arts Festival in 1973, the First Asian Arts Festival in 1976, the First International Film Festival in 1977, and the

First International Arts Carnival in 1982, all have their inaugurations at the City Hall. This has

testified to the eminence of the City Hall in the international arts scene. Its significant role in promoting

cultural exchanges undoubtedly merits the pride of Hong Kong people.

　

[ The City Hall was opened by his excellency Sir Robert Black , G.C.M.G. , O.B.E. ,governor of Hong Kong , on Friday , 2nd March , 1962 . ]