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Hing-keung and Yau Leung. Group exhibitions included one by Mainland photographers Wu Jialin and his wife Wu Yuehua, 'Megafauna', 'Burdening Representations Historical Memory of China from Hong Kong' and 'Portraits From Above' which was co-presented with the Goethe Institute. It also organised photography workshops under the titles 'Dong Jia - Il' and 'Kwun Tong Urban Renewal'.
Para/Site Art Space
In 2009, Para/Site Art Space continued its mission of promoting contemporary art in Hong Kong. In addition to thematic exhibitions such as the 'Hong Kong Sound Station' and 'The Horn of Plenty: Excess and Reversibility'. It also worked closely with internationally renowned artists including Tatsumi Orimoto, the Gao Brothers, Surasi Kusolwong, Shahzia Sikander, Joseph Kosuth and Tsang Kin-wah in solo or group exhibitions and performances. Equally active overseas, Para/Site participated in the Biennale of the Canary Islands, the 'subvision. kunst. festival. off.' exhibition in Hamburg, and the 53rd International Art Exhibition of Venice Biennale. It also curated 'This is Hong Kong', an internationally touring video programme.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund was set up in 1980 with a donation of $10 million from the Hong Kong Jockey Club. It is a non-statutory trust fund, administered by a board of trustees. In 1994, the club injected a further $22 million into the fund to meet increasing demand for support.
The fund awards scholarships enabling young people to pursue an integrated programme of post-diploma/post-graduate studies or professional training in music. or dance at leading institutions, or to undertake less formal studies, projects or creative work outside Hong Kong.
During 2009, the fund awarded three scholarships worth about $1.5 million.
Music Office
The Music Office promotes knowledge and appreciation of music, especially among young people, through the provision of instrumental and ensemble training and the organisation of various music activities. Its aim is to build a new generation of concert audiences. It also organises international exchange programmes to foster sharing of music among local young musicians and their counterparts around the world. In 2009, it provided music training to a total of 8 300 trainees under its three training programmes and its music promotional activities attracted 160 500 participants.
Cultural Venues
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Since its inauguration in 1989, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre has established itself as Hong Kong's premier performing arts venue, attracting leading artists from around the world. It has three main performance venues: the Concert Hall, with a
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