Classical music and dance constantly find new forms of expression in the hands of some of the world’s foremost creative minds and their patrons—who, luckily enough, have made Hong Kong their home base
At few other times in the year is the vibrancy of the Hong Kong arts scene so apparent than it is in March, when the city draws viewers, enthusiasts and world-class performers from all over the globe. Events like the 52nd edition of the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF), ongoing from February 22 to March 22, 2024, puts the spotlight this month on Hong Kong.
Even as the city plays host to 1,400 international and local artists performing in the festival’s 45 programmes in what is the HKAF’s first return to its full scale since 2020, Hong Kongers have a full year’s calendar of events from world-class institutions like the Hong Kong Ballet (which also celebrated its full return in October last year) and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Here, get to know four of the leaders and creative minds whose vision and hard work shapes the music and dance scene of Hong Kong, and make it a global capitol for the performing arts.
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Daisy Ho, chairman of the board of governors, Hong Kong Ballet
As the chairman of the board of governors of the Hong Kong Ballet, a post she was re-elected to in 2020, Daisy Ho advocates for accessible and inclusive arts programs, with the belief that it is essential to engage and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. A devoted contributor to public bodies, she holds roles such as honorary vice president of The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association and vice president of the Real Estate Developers Association. Ho, an MBA holder from the University of Toronto and BSc. graduate from the University of Southern California, brings a wealth of leadership to the cultural and business spheres in Hong Kong and Macau.
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