Reviewing Hong Kong's Cultural and Creative Industries Throughout 2024
Stepping into 2025, looking back at the cultural highlights of 2024 became the focus of the entire year in Hong Kong. From the Art Month in March, to the engaging ""A Path to Glory - Jin Yong's Centennial Memorial" that attracted numerous audiences, as well as the first Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo(HKPAX) and the release of the "Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development" in the latter half of the year, 2024 was indeed rich in cultural activities:
The Impact of Arts in March
March is celebrated as the Art Month in Hong Kong, immersing the entire city in an artistic ambiance. Events like the Basel Art Exhibition in Hong Kong (Art Basel), Art Central, and ComplexCon were held, creating a vibrant atmosphere of art. Among these, the Basel Art Exhibition attracted a large crowd with an attendance of 75,000 people, showcasing the charm of a world-class art event. The Hong Kong
International Film and Television Market (FILMART) and the Asian Film and Entertainment Forum held at the Convention and Exhibition Center attracted over 750 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, with more than 30 regional exhibition halls, including first-time participants from Hubei, Indonesia, and Macau.
12 Projects Supported by the National Arts Fund
The National Arts Fund Management Center announced the list of projects funded by the National Arts Fund (General Projects) for the year 2025, with 12 projects selected from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. These projects include 2 large-scale stage drama and creative projects, 2 small-scale drama and creative projects, 2 fine art personal creation projects, 1 communication and promotion project, 3 art talent training projects, and 2 youth art creation talent projects. For instance, the dance drama "Martial Arts" by the Hong Kong DanceCompany was selected for the large-scale stage drama and creative project, while the painting "Hong Kong Format" by artist Ho Ji-lan was chosen for the fine art personal creation project, among others.
Unveiling of the " Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development"
In late November, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department released the "Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development" focusing on the industrial development of cultural and artistic creativity. Covering four development directions and setting six principles with a total of 71 measures, this policy document outlines the vision, principles, and development direction of the cultural and creative industries, further cementing Hong Kong's position as a hub for cultural and artistic exchange between China and the world. The blueprint includes a comprehensive review of the current funding system for arts groups, including major performing arts groups, small and medium-sized arts groups, and Cantonese opera, as well as the performance venue reservation allocation system, introducing a standard based on performance and artistic level to provide more opportunities for talented small and medium arts groups. The Hong Kong cultural sector expressed support for the Blueprint's release, hoping for the prompt
formulation of specific policies and their implementation.
Looking back on the colorful and enriching 2024, Milestone witnessed the steady development of the art and logistics fields. Adapting to market changes, actively engaging in the cultural and creative industries, and providing high-quality services for the transportation of artworks have been our priorities. We will continue to uphold our core values of professionalism and safety, prioritize customer needs, deliver reliable art logistics services, and collaborate with clients to face future challenges together.
