Government appoints self-recommended youth members to Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

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     The Government announced today (January 5) the appointment of two members to the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Advisory Committee through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (MSSY) from January 5 to December 31, 2024. The two newly appointed members are Mr Chan Sai-leong and Ms Lee Yan-kwan. Mr Chan is a temple manager, while Ms Lee is the co-founder and chief executive officer of a social enterprise.

     The ICH Advisory Committee, established in 2008, comprises local academics, experts and community personalities. The ICH Advisory Committee and its two sub-committees, namely the Sub-committee on ICH Funding Scheme and the Sub-committee on ICH Items, advise the Government on the research of ICH and measures to safeguard and promote ICH.

     The Government regularly recruits young persons aged between 18 and 35 who are eager to serve the community to join the Government's advisory committees through the MSSY, with a view to providing more opportunities for young people to participate in policy discussion.

Ends/Friday, January 5, 2024
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