5.
injected, and that there must be more of a
specifically Chinese nature
preferably from China
itself. Somehow also the organiser must include
some local Chinese performers, so as to produce
a sense of local identity.
9.
But all in all it was a good first
try in introducing something of gracious living in
Hong Kong, and it was particularly noticeable that
the community's interest and support increased as the
month progressed and people became accustomed to
It will
the idea of this form of relaxation.
undoubtedly develop a demand for more cultural facilities
I certainly hope it does. As an example of what one
may expect, during the Festival private donations for
an Arts Centre, which have long been sought, suddenly
became available and assured that the Centre will be
built within two years. I imagine that a further bi-
product will be a new determination to provide a second
auditorium bigger than the City Hall.
10.
This venture was the brain-child of
a group of young people presided over by Sir Kenneth
Ping-fan Fung and the film magnate Mr. Run Run Shaw