The cultural affairs section promotes cultural exchange between Switzerland and Hong Kong/Macau. It helps connect Swiss artists in a variety of fields such as music, dance, drama or photography with useful contacts in this part of the world.
Regularly the cultural affairs section organizes or co-hosts various events and exhibitions with a Swiss interest and works closely with organisations such as the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia.
Studio Residencies
A studio residency (3 months) in China or, conversely, in Switzerland gives artists the chance to gain a broad insight into a different cultural environment. The aim of the residency is to find inspiration, establish networks and contemplate new projects and cooperations. In addition to a place to work and accommodation, Pro Helvetia will provide specific coaching. The Swiss Arts Council covers the cost of travel, insurances and per diem expenses. Applicants may benefit three times in total from a Pro Helvetia studio residency.
Selection criteria
convincing track record: personal artistic activity above and beyond regional level
Tuesday, 22.11.2016
Tuesday, 22.11.2016,
APAC Innovation Summit Series
Conference
Featuring keynote speakers from both industry and research community, this will be a forward-looking sharing session which identifies new challenges and trends of advanced materials & printed electronics.
Location: Charles K. Kao Auditorium, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Shatin, Hong Kong
Thursday, 17.11.2016
Thursday, 17.11.2016
Literature
Catherine Lovey studied economy and criminology. Her books observe with a lot of humor, but bluntly the spectrum of our society. After Un roman russe et drôle, greeted by the critics and translated into Russian, Monsieur et Madame Rivaz brings to life a heroine with a spirit of Don Quichotte. A great contemporary roman; carrying a strong, but refreshingly rage. Cathrine Lovey already came to Hong Kong in 2007 to present her first roman, L’homme interdit, for which she received the Foundation Schiller Price.
Location: Librairie Parenthèses, 2/F, Duke of Wellington House, 14-24 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Saturday, 12.11.2016
Saturday, 12.11.2016
Literature
This year, the 6th Inter-University German Speech Competition will be held with the theme being: "Höher, schneller, weiter?" (Higher, faster, further?). This motto matches the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which just ended recently, and it is not restricted to sports only. Around the globe, especially in Hong Kong, peak performances are nowadays expected in every area. We pose a question to our candidates: Can we still go on with such high expectations and do we have to do so?
The Venture Leaders 2016 are coming to Hong Kong! The Consulate is pleased to invite investors, entrepreneurs, local startups, potential business partners and people interested in innovation and technology to the first Swiss Innovation Night in Hong Kong.
Location: Metta, 21/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong
Swiss citizen Sophie Tunik and her friend Monica will hold their very first fine oil paintings’ exhibition at the HK Visual Arts Centre from October 20 to 23, 2016.
Location: Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, 7A Kennedy Road, Central, Hong Kong
Wednesday, 19.10.2016
Wednesday, 19.10.2016,
Italian Language Week 2016
Movie; Exhibition ; Lecture
Screening of the comedy Vecchi Pazzi by Swiss film director Sabine Boss. Dr. Massimo Scaglioni and Dr. Marco Cucco, from the Faculty of Communication at the University of Lugano will speak about television and film production in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Region.
Location: Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, 7A Kennedy Road, Hong Kong
Monday, 17.10.2016
Monday, 17.10.2016,
Italian Language Week 2016
Movie; Cultural event; Exhibition
The goal of many fashion houses is to communicate the brand’s soul through visionary images created by talented filmmakers. The goal of Fashion Film Festival Milano is to gather them into a single force.
Location: HK Visual Arts Centre, 7 Kennedy Rd, Mid-level (upper part of Hong Kong Park)
The Rainmakers are a prime example of the fruitful exchange between the North and South. Bänz Oester and Ganesh Geymeier come from Switzerland, while Afrika Mkhize and Ayanda Sikade are among the new continent-hopping talents from South Africa. The four of them form a close-knit, inseparable unit.
Location: Salon 10, G/F, 10 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong
VEIN formed almost 10 years is once again going back to their classical chamber music roots with “The Chamber Music Effect” featured on their new release CD in September. The group is making a tour in China and Hong Kong in October sharing their new album with jazz fans.
Location: Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
Young Artist in Residence @ V54
An initiative run by a local charity, Po Leung Kuk, aiming to provide low rental fees and short-term residencies for young artists, to encourage them to express their appreciation of Art and Culture of East & West and life history, and also to make contributions to society by promoting the value of Art and Culture to young people.