Hong Kong debuts as host for the vibrant Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival
[South China Morning Post] - 10/23/2024

 Under the theme “Integration in Diversity - Power and Possibilities, the festival presents over 260 performances, exhibitions and exchange activities held across the GBA.
 It’s a mega celebration of the region’s artistic heritage, enriched by diverse cultures from around the world (…)
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