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Sydney ETO holds reception in Sydney to celebrate Year of Snake (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) hosted a reception in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (February 4) to celebrate Chinese New Year.

     Over 300 guests from various sectors including political and business circles, media, academic and community groups as well as government representatives attended the Sydney reception. Among them was the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Mr Wang Yu. The Chairman of the M+ Board, Chairman of the Tai Kwun Culture and Arts Company Limited and Vice Chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board, Mr Bernard Chan, was invited as the keynote speaker to share with the guests the vibrant arts and cultural scenes in Hong Kong.

     The Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, said in his welcoming remarks that both Hong Kong and Australia embrace free trade, rule of law, and multiculturalism as core values, under which Hong Kong and Australia's bilateral trade, investment situation and people-to-people ties flourish. New South Wales, in particular, has long been a significant partner for Hong Kong in the finance, trade, tourism, and education sectors.

     "As we celebrate Chinese New Year, let us also reflect on how our collaboration can grow even stronger. With Hong Kong serving as the 'super connector' with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Mainland China, the opportunities for Australian businesses are unprecedented. Together, we can explore new horizons and ensure our partnership continues to thrive," Mr Chong added.  

     In his keynote speech, Mr Chan introduced to guests the various world class venues in the West Kowloon Cultural District, including M+ museum, the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Xiqu Centre, as well as their partnerships with over 20 of the top arts and cultural institutions in the world. He also shared about the vibrant activations and inspiring exhibitions in Tai Kwun - a centre for arts, culture and heritage. Mr Chan will also speak at the Chinese New Year reception to be hosted by the Sydney ETO in Melbourne tomorrow (February 6).

     In addition to the Sydney and Melbourne receptions, the Sydney ETO will also host Chinese New Year receptions in Brisbane (February 13), Perth (February 18) and Adelaide (February 20) in Australia, and Auckland (February 25) in New Zealand, to celebrate the Year of the Snake with local communities.
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) hosted a reception in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (February 4) to celebrate Chinese New Year. Photo shows the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong (seventh left); the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney, Mr Wang Yu (sixth left); the Chairman of the M+ Board, Chairman of the Tai Kwun Culture and Arts Company Limited and Vice Chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board, Mr Bernard Chan (seventh right); Assistant Speaker and Member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales (NSW), representing the Premier of NSW, Mr Jason Li (eighth left); Councillor of the City of Sydney, representing the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, Mr Robert Kok (fifth left), and other guests hosting a toasting ceremony.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, delivers a welcoming speech at the Chinese New Year reception held in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (February 4).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney hosted a reception in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (February 4) to celebrate Chinese New Year. Photo shows the Chairman of the M+ Board, Chairman of the Tai Kwun Culture and Arts Company Limited and Vice Chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board, Mr Bernard Chan, delivering a keynote speech to share the vibrant arts and cultural scenes in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney hosted a reception in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (February 4) to celebrate Chinese New Year. Over 300 guests from various sectors including political and business circles, media, academic and community groups as well as government representatives attended the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney hosted a reception in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (February 4) to celebrate Chinese New Year. A performance blending Western and Chinese music was staged at the reception.