Chapter 19
Recreation, Sport and the Arts
Hong Kong's hard-working people enjoy a wide variety of sports, cultural and recreational opportunities, whether as participants or spectators. They range from major international sports and arts events to community programmes in which people of all ages and abilities can take part.
The Home Affairs Bureau (HAB) co-ordinates Government policies on sports, recreation, culture and heritage. Organisations such as the Sports Commission and the Hong Kong Arts. Development Council help to draw up these policies.
The Sports Commission advises on all matters relating to sports development and oversees committees on Elite Sports, Major Sports Events, and Community Sports. The Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited helps develop sports in Hong Kong with special emphasis on training athletes for high performance sports.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), an executive arm of HAB, provides services to preserve Hong Kong's cultural heritage, enhance its physical environment, and foster co-operative interaction between sports, cultural and community organisations.
In 2012, the LCSD organised a number of blockbuster exhibitions to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (HKSAR) establishment, including 'Fantastic Creatures from the British Museum, 'Imperishable Affection: The Art of Feng Zikai, 'A Lofty Retreat from the Red Dust: The Secret Garden of Emperor Qianlong, 'Chinese Painting and Calligraphy of Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties from the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts' and 'Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal' exhibitions at the Hong Kong Museum of Art; 'Hong Kong Currency' and 'The Majesty of All Under Heaven: The Eternal Realm of China's First Emperor' exhibitions at the Hong Kong Museum of History; 'PICASSO - Masterpieces from Musée National Picasso, Paris' at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum; and 'Creatures of the Abyss' at the Hong Kong Science Museum. It also organised cultural performances, ranging from music and dance to opera and sporting events.
The LCSD co-ordinates the provision of high quality recreational and sports facilities and supports and organises training programmes and activities to promote community sports,
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