Hong Kong 2006 - International Society for the Performing Arts

Overview

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Introduction
Following ISPA’s successful Forum in Beijing (2002), and the Congress in Singapore (2003), we are back in Asia with our 20th International Congress in Hong Kong, hosted by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

With China entering the WTO, Hong Kong is the fastest growing market for performing arts in China and the region. Delegates will have a unique opportunity to experience this growth first-hand, and to get acquainted with local facilities, managements, artists and colleagues from this region.

Overview
Coined by a nineteenth century German scholar, Baron von Richthofen, the term “Silk Road” became commonly accepted as the description of the trade routes from China to the West (and back), which started 2000 years ago. The height of the importance of the Silk Road was during the Tang dynasty (seventh century), when the exchange of goods (including silk) was overshadowed by the exchange of ARTS and CULTURE (including religion). It became an “information superhighway” with ideas and knowledge flowing between East and West along with goods.

And now in 2006 we gather to explore and celebrate “The New Silk Road for the Performing Arts” at ISPA’s 20th International Congress in Hong Kong. We have seen an “opening up” of the “Arts Silk Road” over the past decade, and opportunities for professional exchange abound. Join colleagues from around the world to: