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Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The Academy which HRH will visit on Thursday,
28th May was opened in October 1985 and is a premier
institution of its type designed to accommodate 600
students in dance, drama, music and technical arts on full
development. Another feature is the neighbouring Hong
Kong Arts Centre which was opened in 1977 and offers
facilities for performing arts performances, and gallery
exhibitions. The Academy was built with a $300 million
donation from the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club on a site
granted by the Government (which will also meet recurrent
costs); while the Arts Centre was built from private
donations once again on a site provided by the Government.
Tsim Sha Tsui East
An area of about 25 hectares of land east of
Tsim Sha Tsui and directly across the Harbour from the
Academy was reclaimed from the sea and developed into one
of the leading commercial and entertainment centres in
Hong Kong. The area is easily distinguished by its new
office blocks, first-class hotels and shopping arcades.
As a commercial and tourist area, Tsim Sha Tsui East is a
popular attraction both to local residents and to overseas
tourists. There are four hotels, 12 office towers, one
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