Hong Kong striving to bring in large-scale int’l events, says culture chief amid word that Singapore to host Lady Gaga

[HKFP] - 02/28/2025

Hong Kong’s culture chief has said authorities are striving to bring “different” events to the city amid word that Singapore will be hosting singer Lady Gaga’s concerts in May. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said in response to a reporter at a Friday press conference that (…)



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Hong Kong striving to bring in large-scale int’l events, says culture chief amid word that Singapore to host Lady Gaga
Hong Kong’s culture chief has said authorities are striving to bring “different” events to the city amid word that (…)
[HKFP] - 28/02/2025