372 | Recreation, Sport and the Arts
It is responsible for promoting and developing recreation and sport at the community level. It coordinates the provision of quality recreational and sports facilities and supports and organises training programmes and activities to promote community sports, identify sporting talent and raise sporting standards.
The department also works closely with the District Councils, the national sports associations (NSAs) under the auspices of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, district sports associations and schools to promote the concept of 'Sport for All' and to encourage people of all ages and from all walks of life to participate in sports and recreational activities.
The LCSD supported the Government's greening policy during the year by carrying out an extensive programme involving the planting of trees in parks, playgrounds and roadsides. In addition, various educational and community greening activities were organised to strengthen public awareness of the importance of an environmentally friendly Hong Kong.
The Arts
It is the Government's policy to provide an environment that is conducive to freedom of expression and artistic creation and one that encourages free participation in all aspects of cultural life. The policy comprises four major elements: respect for creative freedom and expression; provision of opportunities for participation; encouragement for diversified and balanced development and provision of the necessary environment and conditions for the arts and culture to grow in Hong Kong.
Committees
Four committees were established in 2004 to advise the Secretary for Home. Affairs on policies and strategies for the development of arts and culture. These are the Committee on Performing Arts, the Committee on Museums, the Committee on Libraries and the Advisory Committee on Cantonese Opera. The performing arts, museums and libraries committees base their plans for the development of cultural facilities and services on the Culture and Heritage Commission policy recommendations.
Apart from fostering community support and partnership with different sectors, the committees also seek to enhance public interest and understanding in the performing, visual and literary arts.
The Advisory Committee on Cantonese Opera advises the Secretary for Home Affairs on the promotion, preservation, study and further development of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) was established by ordinance in 1995 to plan, promote and support the broad development of the arts
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