The recent exhibition of the Riverside Scene at the Pure Moon Festival transcended cultural boundaries and stirred the whole city. Over three weeks, around one million people visited the exhibition, creating a new box office record in Hong Kong. On average, one out of seven locals saw the Riverside Scene.
With the rise of China’s economy comes the daily rejuvenation of its culture. It is significant that the Twelfth Five-Year Plan lists culture as a national pillar industry. Based on its unique status and advantages, Hong Kong’s cultural industry should play a key role in the construction of Chinese culture. Moreover, Hong Kong locals should take on some interest and responsibility for the prosperity of the industry.
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