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Hong Kong Dragon shines bright at OzAsia Festival in Adelaide (with photos)
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     Glowing along Adelaide's River Torrens, the striking 40-metre-long Hong Kong Dragon Lantern is once again a major highlight of the Moon Lantern Trail at this year's OzAsia Festival from October 17 to November 2. The display showcases Hong Kong's unique position as a cultural bridge between East and West, while also honouring the growing creative collaboration between Hong Kong and Australia.

     The OzAsia Festival, organised by the Adelaide Festival Centre, stands as a leading international arts festival in Australia. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) is proud to once again be part of the Festival, bringing Hong Kong's creativity to Adelaide through the stunning Hong Kong Dragon Lantern showcased at the Festival's iconic Moon Lantern Trail. 

     Speaking at the OzAsia Festival Opening Night, the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, said that the Sydney ETO has long supported initiatives that advance Hong Kong's role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. The Sydney ETO was pleased to support contemporary art platform Hong Kong Soul at the Adelaide Fringe and the Hong Kong String Orchestra performing in Adelaide earlier this year. These exchanges strengthen cultural ties and foster lasting friendship between Hong Kong and South Australia. 

     He introduced the key measures announced in "The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address" to promote the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism, generating fresh economic momentum and further enhancing Hong Kong's global appeal. Mr Chong noted that the Kai Tak Sports Park, the largest sports infrastructure project ever built in Hong Kong, has already opened its doors and hosted a series of major events. Hong Kong will also cohost the National Games with Guangdong and Macao, which will take place next month.

     Mr Chong remarked that with direct flights between Adelaide and Hong Kong soon to resume, there is no better time to experience Hong Kong's vibrant energy and cultural dynamism.

     Held annually over three weeks (October 17 to November 9), the OzAsia Festival is Australia's leading contemporary arts festival that engages with Asia. This year's festival presents a rich programme spanning theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, cuisine, and cultural events from across the region. The vibrant line-up features more than 200 artists from Australia and abroad including Hong Kong, with six world premieres to be staged.
 
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Glowing along Adelaide's River Torrens, the striking 40-metre-long Hong Kong Dragon Lantern is once again a major highlight of the Moon Lantern Trail at this year’s OzAsia Festival from October 17 to November 2. The display showcases Hong Kong’s unique position as a cultural bridge between East and West, while also honouring the growing creative collaboration between Hong Kong and Australia.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, spoke at the OzAsia Festival Opening Night in Adelaide, Australia, yesterday (October 24) to introduce the latest developments of the arts and cultural scene in Hong Kong.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong (first right), is pictured with the Chief Executive Officer of the Adelaide Festival Centre, Ms Kate Gould (first left); the Festival Director of the OzAsia Festival, Ms Joon-Yee Kwok (second right) ; the Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, and Minister for Arts, Ms Andrea Michaels (second left) ; and Deputy Lord Mayor of City of Adelaide, Mr Keiran Snape (centre), at the OzAsia Festival Opening Night in Adelaide, Australia, yesterday (October 24).
Hong Kong musicians Ms Anna Lo and Mr Rick Lau staged the “LauZone” performance at the OzAsia Festival yesterday (October 24). The cabaret combined original music, multiple languages and dialects, and humour to tell light-hearted stories about Hong Kong.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong (centre), is pictured with Hong Kong musicians Ms Anna Lo (left) and Mr Rick Lau (right) after the “LauZone” performance at the OzAsia Festival yesterday (October 24).