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| No.1 February, 2014 |
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Australian and New Zealand leaders gather to celebrate Chinese New Year with HKETO |
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 To welcome the Year of the Horse, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), Sydney, hosted a series of Chinese New Year receptions across Australia and New Zealand in February. Leaders from across business, arts, sports and political sectors in Australia and New Zealand attended the receptions to celebrate these festive events.
“Australia and New Zealand are increasingly seeking ways to engage with Asia and being Asia’s world city Hong Kong is naturally part of this engagement. As the major gateway to China and strategically located at the heart of East Asia, Hong Kong continues to be an ideal partner for local investors looking to maximize business and trade opportunities,” said Steve Barclay, Director of HKETO.
The annual receptions were jointly hosted by HKETO, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Invest Hong Kong and were held in major cities across Australia and New Zealand.
Mr Barclay added that Hong Kong is not just a place for business and career opportunities – it also presents a wealth of opportunities for students.
“The Economist Intelligence Unit recently ranked Hong Kong as the third best city in the world for the potential career and financial returns for foreign undergraduates - proving the city’s appeal as a world-class study location. I hope Australian and New Zealand students will make use of the Working Holiday Scheme as well as various Hong Kong Government scholarships to experience all that Hong Kong has to offer.”
A famous sand painting artist of the Hong Kong-based All Theatre Art Association, Hoi Chiu, was invited by HKETO to give a live performance at the receptions. With his exquisite sand painting skills, Hoi Chiu recreated iconic Hong Kong images to showcase the vibrancy of Asia’s World City.
For photos of the receptions in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland and Wellington, please see the HKETO Facebook Album here.
A video demonstrating Hoi Chiu’s sand painting skills can be see here. |
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