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architecture from an artistic viewpoint. Zuni also organised the 'Asia ICH Performing Arts Forum In search of the Future of Intangible Cultural Heritage (Performing Arts)', attended by scholars and artists from around the world.

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. A further $22 million was added to the fund in 1994.

The fund awards scholarships to young people to pursue an integrated programme of post-diploma and post-graduate studies, or professional training in music or dance at leading institutions, or to pursue less formal studies outside Hong Kong.

Six scholarships worth about $2.14 million were awarded in 2011.

Music Office

The Music Office promotes knowledge and appreciation of music, especially among young people, by providing instrumental and ensemble training and organising musical activities. Its aim is to build a new generation of concert-goers. It also organises international exchange programmes to foster sharing of music among young Hong Kong musicians and their counterparts around the world. In 2011, it provided music training for 8 319 trainees. A total of 163 708 people took part in its music promotional activities.

Cultural Venues

Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Since its inauguration in 1989, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre has become Hong Kong's premier performing arts venue, attracting leading artists from around the world. It has three main performance venues: the Concert Hall, which has seats. for 2019 patrons, the Grand Theatre, 1 734, and the Studio Theatre, up to 496. In 2011, more than 691 000 people attended 758 performances in these theatres.

Hong Kong City Hall

Hong Kong City Hall, opened in 1962 and was inscribed as a Grade I Historic Building in 2009. It is a major civic centre comprising a 1 434-seat concert hall, a 463-seat theatre, and an exhibition hall. A total of 606 events were held in the concert hall and the theatre in 2011, attracting over 363 700 people.

Regional and District Civic Centres

The LCSD runs 11 regional and district civic centres: the Sheung Wan and Sai Wan Ho Civic Centres on Hong Kong Island; the Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre and Ko Shan Theatre in Kowloon; and the Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun and North District town halls, the Kwai Tsing Theatre, Yuen Long Theatre, and Tai Po Civic Centre in the New Territories.

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