Hong Kong – Immersive screening in London illuminates Hong Kong culture (with photos)
Immersive screening in London illuminates Hong Kong culture (with photos)
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the Chinese Cinema Project in staging an immersive screening of “In the Mood for Love” at the Garden Cinema in London, the United Kingdom (UK), on February 3 (London time) to showcase Hong Kong’s unique culture.
The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience before the screening of the film. “Director Wong Kar-wai’s legendary career stands as a shining example of ‘Hong Kong story’, a narrative where talents from around the globe find opportunities to thrive in Hong Kong. Through his lens, Director Wong has masterfully promoted Hong Kong’s unique East-meets-West culture, capturing the essence of the city’s vibrant identity.”
Mr Law stressed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as underpinned by the 14th Five-Year Plan as well as promoting the filming and creative industries, for instance through the injection of HK$4.3 billion to the Film Development Fund and other relevant initiatives. He also encouraged the audience to visit the “modern Hong Kong”, in addition to immersing in the charm of “old Hong Kong”, and choose from a wide variety of international events of different natures hosted by the city.
As regards the Chinese Cinema Project, it is dedicated to promote the work of Chinese filmmakers in the UK via regular screening and cultural promotion. The immersive screening of “In the Mood for Love” greeted over 100 guests and unveils the Year of the Dragon edition of the programme. Before the screening of the film, local audience enjoyed a night of cultural experience, including cheongsam exhibition, Mahjong trial session, and theatrical recreation of classic scenes of the movie.
Security screening extended to West Kowloon Law Courts Building on December 18
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Hong Kong – Security screening extended to West Kowloon Law Courts Building on December 18
The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The Judiciary today (December 8) announced that as part of the efforts to ensure the safety of Judges and Judicial Officers, Judiciary staff and court users, the Judiciary is planning to put in place security screening for the whole West Kowloon Law Courts Building (WKLCB) from next Saturday (December 18).
Under the new arrangement, court users will be required to undergo security screening procedures, including body screening by metal detectors and inspection of personal belongings by x-ray baggage scanners, before they can gain access to courtrooms, registries, the accounts office, the information centre, office areas and associated facilities from 1/F to 11/F of the WKLCB (controlled areas). A dedicated lane for screening will be assigned for regular court users (including mainly legal representatives and members of the media) to facilitate their faster access to the controlled areas.
A Judiciary spokesman said, “The security screening procedures are intended to prevent prohibited items, such as weapons, knives, scissors, water and drinks from being brought into court premises.
“The use of metal detectors and x-ray baggage scanners can enhance the efficiency and reliability of such screenings. Security personnel of the Judiciary will provide appropriate assistance to court users at the screening checkpoint”, the spokesman added.
Out of security considerations, court users will not be allowed to bring water or drinks into the controlled areas of the WKLCB. Drinking water will be available in the controlled areas and court users are encouraged to bring their own cups. Court users may also buy drinks from the vending machines within the controlled areas.
The screening checkpoint will be located at the Atrium on the 1/F of the WKLCB. Court users will be directed to follow a designated route from the main entrance to the checkpoint via the escalator or a designated public lift. Court users should follow the instructions of the Judiciary staff and security personnel when they attend the WKLCB for court business.
In implementing security screening at the WKLCB, the Judiciary will make every effort to enable the smooth and orderly access of court users. However, the screening procedures will inevitably take time to complete. The Judiciary urges all court users to arrive at the WKLCB earlier, in particular during peak hours in the morning or after lunch break.
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