Boston, June 2, 2013, –Hong Kong and Massachusetts have all along enjoyed very close ties. With the historic visit to Hong Kong by Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts in December 2013, Massachusetts exported US$1.76 billion worth of goods to Hong Kong last year, representing a growth of close to 150% compared to 2012.
Massachusetts companies have also established a long presence in Hong Kong – for instance, State Street, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Fidelity have all chosen Hong Kong as the location of their regional head offices. Universities in Massachusetts have strong links with Hong Kong too. Harvard University, MIT, Boston University and Tufts University, etc have all established a vibrant alumni community in Hong Kong over the years.
Hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York in June 2014, Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts 2014 showcases the growing business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Massachusetts as well as Hong Kong’s creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural and economic vitality.
The celebrations are also in partnership with Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Association of Massachusetts, the Museum of Fine Arts, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Boston.
Schedule of events includes:
| 1. Launching Reception of “Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts 2014” | |||||||
| Date: | June 12, 2014 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM | ||||||
| Location: | Koch Gallery | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 |
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| Overview: | Keynote speech by Hong Kong Commissioner to USA, Mr. Clement Leung, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, to launch the Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts 2014 Festival | ||||||
| Admission: | By Invitation Only. For invited guests, please click here to RSVP. | ||||||
| 2. Boston Premiere of Award-Winning Hong Kong Film “Unbeatable” (激戰) | |||||||
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| Date: | June 12, 2014 | 7:30PM to 9:00PM | ||||||
| Location: | Remis Auditorium | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 |
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“Unbeatable” earned critical praise for its realistic-looking mixed-martial-arts choreography and the performance of Nick Cheung as an over-the-hill fighter, Cheung’s powerhouse performance earned him the Best Actor title in the 2014 HK Film Awards. The film was the top-grossing local production last year and just one of two that made it into the overall Top-10 box-office list in Hong Kong.
“An uplifting, humane drama which offers redemption, hope and — perhaps most surprisingly — generous dollops of uncontrived humor.” ~ The Hollywood Reporter “(Dante Lam, film director) beautifully modulates his characters’ turbulent ups and downs like musical movements, expressing the protagonist’s motto that fighting is all about setting your own rhythm.” ~ Variety |
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| Admission: | General: $11; Students: $9; Members: $9 | ||||||
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Phone: 617-267-9300 Website: http://www.mfa.org/ |
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| 3. “Enchanting Hong Kong New Cinema” Film Festival | |||||||
| Organizers: | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, with sponsorship from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York | ||||||
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| Location: | Remis Auditorium | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Avenue of the Arts 465 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5523 |
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| Overview: | Please check the calendar on the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston website [http://www.mfa.org/] for more information. | ||||||
| Admission: | General: $11; Students: $9; Members: $9 | ||||||
| For Information: | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Phone: 617-267-9300 Website: http://www.mfa.org/ |
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| 4. Annual Caucus Meeting of the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association | |||||||
| Organizer: | National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association | ||||||
| Date: | June 13, 2014 | ||||||
| Location: | KPMG Boston Downtown Center Two Financial Center, 60 South Street, Boston, MA 02111 |
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| Overview: | The National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (NUSHKBA) was formed on February 19th, 2004, in Honolulu, Hawaii, with the objectives to facilitate and assist with the development of Member Organizations and promote the development of new Member Organizations throughout the United States.
NUSHKBA consists of over 2,600 individual members from twelve Hong Kong Associations located in the states of California, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Washington. In 2014, the annual regional caucus meeting of the NUSHKBA will be held in Boston, MA when Leaders of the 12 HKAs will meet to discuss matters of mutual interest. Hong Kong Commissioner to USA, Mr. Clement Leung, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will officiate at the meeting. |
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| 5. Second Hong Kong Day at Massachusetts State House | |||||||
| Organizers: | Hong Kong Association of Massachusetts, with support from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York | ||||||
| Date(s): | June 13, 2014 | 2:30PM to 5:00PM | ||||||
| Location: | Massachusetts State House Beacon St, Boston, MA 01233 |
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| Overview: | Riding on the success of the First Hong Kong Day in Massachusetts on May 6, 2013, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York and the Hong Kong Association of Massachusetts will co-organize the Second Hong Kong Day at the Great Hall of the State House of Massachusetts to celebrate the close ties between Hong Kong and Massachusetts. Elected officials and representatives of the Massachusetts community will attend this event. Hong Kong Commissioner to USA, Mr. Clement Leung, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will also officiate at this event. | ||||||
| Admission: | Please contact [email protected] to RSVP. | ||||||
| 6. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Season Opening Gala | |||||||
| Organizers: | Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, with support from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York | ||||||
| Date(s): | June 14, 2014 | 5:30 PM | ||||||
| Location: | Jacob’s Pillow Dance 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 10223 |
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| Overview: | The Gala celebrates the opening of the season of the 82nd Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, with stellar performances from The Hong Kong Ballet, Trey McIntyre Project and a rare performance by the legendary Carmen de Lavallade.
The Hong Kong Commissioner to USA, Mr. Clement Leung, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will officiate at the gala on June 14. |
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| For Information: | http://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/2014/06/season-opening-gala/ | ||||||
| 7. Hong Kong Ballet at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival | |||||||
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| Location: | Ted Shawn Theatre 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 10223 |
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| Overview: | Sleek elegance and exquisite technical precision open the Festival. The Hong Kong Ballet performs Polish choreographer Krzysztof Pastor’s In Light and Shadow, set to Johann Sebastian Bach’s rich and celebratory “Goldberg Variations” and “Orchestral Suite in D Major No. 3.” The program also includes Nacho Duato’s commanding all-male work Castrati, which explores themes of masculinity and sacrifice, and a poetic trio A Room of Her Own by National Ballet of China resident choreographer Fei Bo. | ||||||
| Admission: | Tickets $39 to $69 | ||||||
| For Information: | http://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/2014/06/hong-kong-ballet/ | ||||||
| 8. 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Boston | |||||||
| Organizers: | Boston Dragon Boat Festival, with support from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York | ||||||
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| Location: | Weeks Footbridge near Harvard | ||||||
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Celebrate the Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Boston with brightly colored Hong Kong style dragon boats racing down the Charles River (between JFK Street and Western Avenue) by paddlers of close to 60 teams from New England and other parts of North America.
Cultural programs on June 15 start at 12 NOON. All programs are free and family friendly. They include Chinese dragon and lion dances, martial arts, dance and music, traditional drumming, and more! This festival is a showcase of what Cambridge has to offer and visitors and community members alike with an array of arts, cultural, and community organizations’ activities that happen year-round throughout the city. The Hong Kong Commissioner to USA, Mr. Clement Leung, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will officiate at the opening ceremony at 12 noon on June 15. |
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| Admission: | Free Admission | ||||||
| For Information: | https://www.bostondragonboat.org/ | ||||||
