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Recreation, Sport, Culture and the Arts

'M' Mark Support Package

The 'M' Mark System and Support Package aims to increase support from the commercial sector and the community for the NSAs in developing sustainable major international sports events. In 2013, 10 events were given 'M' Mark status and/or support packages.

Masters Games

The Masters Games, held every two years, aim to inspire people aged 35 or above to maintain their physical and mental health by competing against individuals of similar age. The six sports events at the Masters Games 2012/13 attracted 4,406 competitors.

'Healthy Exercise for All' Campaign and 'Sport For All Day'

In 2013, over 80,000 people took part in about 1,500 programmes under the 'Healthy Exercise for All' campaign. Over 220,000 people participated in the LCSD's annual 'Sport For All Day' in August, 'Stay active. Exercise every day with your family' was adopted as the event slogan to encourage the public to lead an active and healthy life with their family members. A series of free recreation and sports programmes was organised at designated sports centres in 18 districts and most of the fee-charging sports facilities were open to the public free of charge on that day.

The 4th Hong Kong Games

Between April and June, 3,137 athletes competed in the 4th Hong Kong Games and over 400,000 people participated in related community activities. The games, held biennially, aim to promote a stronger sporting culture in the community through competitions and community activities.

Culture and Arts Funding

Government Funding Support for Culture and the Arts

Chart 1

Provision for Arts and Culture 2012-13

Arts Development Fund 0.09 per cent ($3.1 million)

Others

3.53 per cent ($114,1 million)

Cantonese Opera Development Fund 0.31 per cent ($10.1 million)

Public Libraries & Activities 26.3 per cent ($851 million)

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 8.3 per cent ($268.5 million)

Hong Kong Arts Development Council (including $100 million recurrent

funding +$34 million from Arts and Sport Development Fund)

4.14 per cent ($134 million)

Nine Major Performing Arts Groups 9.38 per cent ($303.7 million)

Public Heritage,

Museums & Exhibitions

17.86 per cent ($577.9 million)

Public Performing

Arts Venues & Programmes (including subvention to Hong Kong Arts Festival) 30.09 per cent ($973.6 million)

(Note: The government's total expenditure on arts and culture in 2012-13 was $3.24 billion)

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