The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, will depart for Venice, Italy, in the early hours tomorrow (May 6). She will officiate at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Exhibition at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale). The exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the Hong Kong Museum of Art. She will also visit the China Pavilion and pavilions of other participating regions.
 
     Miss Law will then travel to Bordeaux, France, on May 9 (France time) to further strengthen collaboration between Hong Kong and France in the areas of culture and tourism. While in Bordeaux, Miss Law will witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion between the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux. She will also meet with local government officials and trade representatives from the wine industry to explore opportunities for co-operation and exchanges.
 
     Miss Law will depart for Hong Kong on May 13 (France time). During her absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Ends/Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:00

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