Hong Kong singer Pong Nan’s January shows cancelled by city’s premier arts hub
[South China Morning Post] - 11/29/2024
Singer, who has been vocal supporter of 2019 protests, did not say whether West Kowloon Cultural District explained decision to cancel shows.
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024