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50th Hong Kong International Film Festival opens today (with photos)
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     Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Film Development Fund and organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) held its opening ceremony today (April 1) at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
      
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum, extended her congratulations on the Golden Jubilee of the HKIFF, adding that the HKIFF has been showcasing remarkable local and Chinese Mainland productions to the world over the years, while also bringing outstanding international works to the city, fully demonstrating Hong Kong's advantages as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The Government will continue to provide steadfast support for the development of the local film industry, further encouraging more multidisciplinary collaborations and film tourism initiatives, with a view to highlighting the unique charm of Hong Kong cinema.
      
     The HKIFF, running from April 1 to 12, features over 200 films from more than 70 countries and regions. Other events include masterclasses and seminars where audiences will be able to engage with international filmmakers. In addition, a commemorative exhibition titled "50 and Beyond: The Hong Kong International Film Festival Golden Jubilee Exhibition" is being held at Hong Kong City Hall. The exhibition, which reviews the HKIFF's 50-year journey and its achievements in promoting cultural exchange, is open to the public for free.
      
     For more information about the HKIFF, please visit www.hkiff.org.hk.
 
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The opening ceremony of the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival was held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre today (April 1). Photo shows the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum, speaking at the ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival was held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre today (April 1). Photo shows the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum (centre); the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai (second right); and the Chairman of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, Dr Wilfred Wong (second left) with other guests.