Sydney ETO supports "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" to foster cultural exchanges (with photos)

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) supported the "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" held in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (August 13) and in Brisbane today (August 14), to promote cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Australia and showcase Hong Kong's music talent.

Presented by the Arts and Culture Association for Mindful Souls, the concert featured a unique musical journey inspired by the beauty of nature and the enduring relationship between humanity and the natural world. Bringing together traditional Chinese instruments, including huqin, dizi, sheng, guzheng and ruan, with Western instruments such as piano, cello and violin, the programme featured newly arranged classical masterpieces, popular movie soundtracks, iconic animation themes and timeless Chinese folk songs.

     Speaking at the Sydney concert, the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, highlighted the Sydney ETO's longstanding commitment to fostering cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Australia.

"Hong Kong is committed to strengthening its role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges. Our arts and cultural scene continues to thrive, with world-class venues such as the West Kowloon Cultural District and the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, and major international events like Art Basel Hong Kong, where creativity and technology come together to create new cultural experiences," Mr Chong said.

     He also underscored Hong Kong's position as a leading destination for arts, culture and major events, noting that the city welcomed nearly 50 million visitors and staged more than 240 mega events in 2025.

     Founded in 2020, the Arts and Culture Association for Mindful Souls brings together young and seasoned professional musicians, composers, arrangers and experienced arts administrators from Hong Kong. The members have diverse musical backgrounds spanning Chinese and Western music, jazz and electronic music.

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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) supported the "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" held in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (August 13) to promote cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Australia and showcase the young music talent of Hong Kong.

The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong (right), was pictured with Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Shadow Minister for Roads and Shadow Minister for South Western Sydney Mr Mark Coure (centre), and the Executive Director of the Arts and Culture Association for Mindful Souls Limited, Mr David Tsui (left), at the "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" held in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (August 13).

The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong (centre), was pictured with Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Shadow Minister for Roads and Shadow Minister for South Western Sydney Mr Mark Coure (fifth right), Consul (Cultural Affairs) of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney Mr Yue Liwen (fifth left), the Executive Director of the Arts and Culture Association for Mindful Souls Limited, Mr David Tsui (fourth left), and the performers at the "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" held in Sydney, Australia yesterday (August 13).

The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, delivered welcoming remarks before the "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" held in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (August 13) to introduce the latest developments of the arts and cultural scene in Hong Kong.

The "Harmony between Human and Nature - A East-West Music Concert" held in Sydney, Australia, yesterday (August 13) was well received by around 500 audience members.