London ETO Events

London ETO promotes professional exchanges in engineering between Hong Kong and UK

London, 5 November, 2024
London ETO organised a reception with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in London to update engineering practitioners, graduates and students in the United Kingdom on the latest developments in Hong Kong and promote professional exchanges between the two places. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong's cinematic brilliance at London East Asia Film Festival 2024

London, 23 October - 3 November, 2024
London ETO, the Film Development Fund, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of Hong Kong supported the London East Asia Film Festival to showcase six selected Hong Kong films and hosted three live Q&A sessions with creative talent from Hong Kong. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki

Helsinki, 3 October, 2024
London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage supported the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme seminar held at the University of Helsinki. The event was organised by LearnInFinland Oy and Helsinki Alumni. The seminar also featured a sharing session followed by a reception with around 60 guests including students and graduates attending the seminar, representatives from the University of Helsinki, as well as professionals from the business and education sectors. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports Odyssey 2024 film festival

London, Cambridge, Liverpool, Hereford, Farnham, and Sheffield, 16 September - 16 October, 2024
London ETO supported the Odyssey 2024 film festival which presents 25 screenings of Hong Kong films in six cities across the UK. A reception was held on September 16 before the opening screening of "Chungking Express (4K restoration)", with the presence of the Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor John-Paul Ennis, and over 60 guests from the local cultural and business sectors. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Stockholm

Stockholm, 11-13 September, 2024
London ETO, the Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of Hong Kong supported the Asian Film Festival's "Eyes on Hong Kong" specials held in Stockholm. The three-day film festival featured three Hong Kong films, namely "The Moon Thieves", "The Lyricist Wannabe" and "Fly Me To The Moon". To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, 6-8 September, 2024
London ETO, Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency supported the Denmark Asian Cultural Association's "Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival" held in Copenhagen. An opening reception was held before the screening of "The Goldfinger" to kick off the film festival, with over guests from the local cultural and business sectors. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO and InvestHK promote Hong Kong business opportunities at PropTech Connect 2024

London, 3 September, 2024
London ETO and InvestHK sponsored the pre-show VIP reception of PropTech Connect 2024 to promote business opportunities in Hong Kong. Over 130 participants, mostly top executives, from the property, innovation and technology, and business sectors joined the reception. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO Summer Night reception celebrates Hong Kong artists in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, 9 August, 2024
London ETO hosted a networking reception for about 180 guests in celebrating the participation of Hong Kong artists in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The audience included members of the Scottish Parliament, local council members and leading figures in the local academic, arts and cultural sector. To find out more, please click here.

Celebrating Hong Kong AI, culture and fashion at Victoria and Albert Museum

London, July 17, 2024
London ETO and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) supported the Culture X AI 2024-2025: Kan Tai Keung X AiDLab X Hong Kong Fashion Designers Show at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It was organised by the AiDLab which was jointly established by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Royal College of Art, to feature the collaborative efforts of renowned design master and ink painter, Dr Kan Tai-keung, and five esteemed Hong Kong fashion designers. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports Musicus Society and English Chamber Orchestra's cross-cultural collaboration in UK

London, July 3 to 9, 2024
London ETO supported the Musicus Society's cultural exchange tour in partnership with the English Chamber Orchestra (ECO) from July 3 to 9. The tour featured nine talented Hong Kong students aged 11 to 17 participating in a series of cultural immersion and enrichment activities in London. Activities included a joint string ensemble performance with local students and musicians at St Paul's Church. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates in UK 27th anniversary of HKSAR establishment

London, July 1, 2024
To commemorate the 27th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the London ETO supported the 24th UK Chinese Golf Open by sponsoring the Reunification Cup special prize in London. A total of 100 contestants participated at the UK Chinese Golf Open 2024. All players and their supporters gathered at the London Golf Club for the competition and awards ceremony. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong films shine at British Film Institute in London

London, June 27 to 30, 2024
London ETO partnered with Focus Hong Kong to showcase a selection of Hong Kong films at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank, London. The Focus Hong Kong summer offerings presented four films, namely "The Wild, Wild Rose (4K Restored Version)", "In Broad Daylight", "The Sword (2K Restored Version)" and "Winter Chants". To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates Dragon Boat Festival in Copenhagen and Manchester

Manchester, June 8 and 9, 2024
Copenhagen, June 22 and 23, 2024
With the support of London ETO, the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held successfully with around 30 teams from the Danish community competing in over two days of racing. In Manchester, the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is a resounding success with over 80 teams participating in races of various categories. Locals have enjoyed martial arts, lion dance and dragon dance performances staged alongside the exhilarating dragon boat races. To find out more, please click here.

Celebrating director Ann Hui's cinematic journey in London

London, June 9-21, 2024
London ETO supported the Chinese Cinema Project in presenting a special season dedicated to Ann Hui, one of Hong Kong's most acclaimed directors, at The Garden Cinema in London. The "Celebrating Ann Hui" season features five of director Hui's pivotal works spanning various stages of her career, including her debut "The Secret", the family drama "Summer Snow" and the critically acclaimed "A Simple Life". To find out more, please click here.

London ETO and InvestHK host London Tech Week Hong Kong Drinks Reception

London, June 12, 2024
London ETO co-organised a drinks reception with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) in London, the United Kingdom (UK), on June 12 (London time), for participants of the London Tech Week to promote business opportunities in Hong Kong. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO hosts Taste of Hong Kong reception at International Maritime Organization

London, May 23, 2024
London ETO, with the support of the Marine Department, held the Taste of Hong Kong reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). About 300 guests from delegations of IMO Member States, top representatives of international maritime organisations, and key representatives of shipowners in London joined the reception. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates timeless works of Jin Yong in Cambridge

London, May 21, 2024
London ETO supported the Ming-Ai (London) Institute's "The Literary Legend and Legacy of Jin Yong" seminar held at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. The event was also supported by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum by the provision of expert advice. To find out more, please click here.

Innovative Hong Kong rendition of Shakespeare's "King Lear" staged in London

London, May 10, 2024
London ETO showcased Hong Kong's vibrant cultural landscape by supporting the performances of Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio's "King Lear" at the Riverside Studios in London from May 2 to 12. A reception celebrating the achievement of Hong Kong theatre was held greeting around 40 guests from the local cultural and business sector. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO promotes Hong Kong as an international financial centre

London, May 10, 2024
London ETO supported the Hong Kong Association to hold a luncheon on Hong Kong's position as a forward-looking international financial centre. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, was the keynote speaker and he highlighted the resilience of Hong Kong's financial and monetary system. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO collaborated with Hospital Authority to hold UK recruitment events

London and Manchester, April 20-21, 2024
London ETO collaborated with Hong Kong's Hospital Authority, the Department of Health, two medical schools in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Medical Society of the United Kingdom, to organise recruitment events to promote to overseas healthcare talent the latest pathways for working in Hong Kong, registration arrangements and specialist training development. Around 300 medical students and medical practitioners participating in person or online and had an overwhelming response. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports Hong Kong youth a cappella concert in London

London, March 26-27, 2024
London ETO supported an a cappella concert of The Mockingbird at Conway Hall to showcase the young music talent of Hong Kong and Hong Kong's pop music culture. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Dragon in Denmark

London, March 12, 2024
London ETO and the Denmark-Hong Kong Trade Association co-hosted a Year of the Dragon reception in Copenhagen, Denmark. The reception was well attended by around 90 guests, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, diplomatic envoys, representatives from the local business, academic and cultural sectors. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports East-meets-West performance of Hong Kong pop music

London, March 7, 2024
London ETO supported the Ming-Ai (London) Institute's Hong Kong pop music concert held at St Martin-in-the-Fields Hall, Trafalgar Square in London. The concert featured over 20 iconic Hong Kong pop songs across generations through the enchanting performance of traditional Chinese and Western musical instruments, including Guqin and violin. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Dragon in Finland

Helsinki, March 5, 2024
London ETO and the Finland-Hong Kong Business Association co-hosted a Year of the Dragon lunch reception in Helsinki and it was well attended by over 60 guests, including representatives from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, as well as from the local business, academic and cultural sectors. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong music talent embarks on cultural exchange in UK

Tonbridge and Hastings, March 1, 2024
London ETO supports Hong Kong pianist and distinguished educator Professor Eleanor Wong's cultural exchange tour in the United Kingdom, which includes a Masterclass at the Tonbridge School on March 1, and her participation in the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition (HIPCC) from February 22 to March 2 as part of the esteemed jury. An evening reception greeting over 30 guests was held at the White Rock Theatre on March 1 before the finals of the HIPCC. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Dragon in Norway

Oslo, February 27, 2024
London ETO and the Norway-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce cohosted a Year of the Dragon reception in Oslo, Norway. The reception featured speeches and presentations by the official in Norway along with representatives from the local business community. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Dragon in Sweden

Sweden, February 21, 2024
London ETO and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden co-hosted a Year of the Dragon reception in Stockholm, Sweden. Over 180 guests from the local business, academic and cultural sectors as well as the Chinese community attended to welcome the Chinese New Year. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO soars into Year of Dragon with festive jubilations

London, February 11 and 13, 2024
London ETO greeted the Year of the Dragon in the UK by hosting a festive reception at Banqueting House, Whitehall, in London and supporting a large-scale London Chinatown celebration at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Charing Cross Road. Over 500 guests attended the reception to welcome the Chinese New Year, including UK government officials, parliamentarians, the Lord Mayor of Westminster, mayors from London boroughs, senior diplomats and leading figures in the business sector. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Dragon in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, February 8 2024
London ETO hosted the "Toast to the Dragon" reception in collaboration with the China-Britain Business Council for the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh for celebrating the Year of the Dragon and the Burns Night. To find out more, please click here.

Year of Dragon screenings at British Film Institute

London, 5-6 February, 2024
London ETO partnered with Focus Hong Kong to showcase a selection of Hong Kong films at the BFI Southbank in London to embrace the Year of the Dragon. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong contemporary lion dance tour showcases traditional elegance with modern twist across United Kingdom

Bournemouth, Manchester and London, 31 January to 13 February
London ETO supported Hong Kong performance art group TS Crew's tour across three cities in the United Kingdom and the tour brings 10 performances and cultural exchange workshops in local school as well as community-inclusive studio. To find out more, please click here.

Immersive screening in London illuminates Hong Kong culture

London, 3 February, 2024
London ETO supported the Chinese Cinema Project in staging an immersive screening of "In the Mood for Love" at the Garden Cinema to showcase Hong Kong's unique culture. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO hosts winter gratitude gala reception in London

London, 11 December, 2023
London ETO co-organised a winter gratitude gala reception with InvestHK in London with a view to updating investors and potential investors about the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's determination and policy initiatives to attract businesses and talent. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong cinema takes the spotlight in Glasgow

Glasgow, 2-4 November, 2023
London ETO partnered with Focus Hong Kong to showcase a selection of Hong Kong films at the Glasgow Film Theatre in Scotland, United Kingdom on December 2 to 4. The Hong Kong films presented at the film festival are namely "Nomad (4K Restoration, Director's Cut)", "Story of Ricky, aka Riki-Oh" and "Winter Chants". To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong's carbon neutrality plan showcased in 2023 Lord Mayor's Show in London 

London, 11 November, 2023
London ETO took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show with a float highlighting Hong Kong's plan to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. The annual Lord Mayor's Show celebrates the swearing-in of the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, who serves as a global ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services sector. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO promotes business and professional opportunities arising from Hong Kong's infrastructure development to UK

Manchester and London, 30 October to 3 November, 2023
​London ETO co-organised a reception with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in London to promote engineering career prospects in Hong Kong in relation to its various development projects to the UK engineering students, graduates and practitioners. We also supported a reception in Manchester to promote engineering business opportunities and career prospects in HK. To find out more, please click here.

Celebrating Hong Kong Cinema at London East Asia Film Festival

London, 18 to 29 October 2023
London ETO and Create Hong Kong supported the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) showcasing a selection of seven Hong Kong films with live Questions and Answers with Hong Kong actors Louis Koo and Ng Siu-hin, actress Stephy Tang and director Au Cheuk-man. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports Hong Kong films and creative talents to make waves in Stockholm

Stockholm, 22 to 24 September 2023
Create Hong Kong sponsored and London ETO supported the "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" programme in Stockholm, Sweden showcasing a selection of six Hong Kong films and live sharing by the directors from Hong Kong of some of these films. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong films and creative talents make waves in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, 15-17 September 2023
Create Hong Kong sponsored and London ETO supported the "Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" in Copenhagen, Denmark showcasing a selection of six Hong Kong films with live Questions and Answers with these films' creative talents from Hong Kong. The programme was presented by the Hong Kong International Film Festival. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports world-renowned Hong Kong jewellery and sculpture artist's lecture at Royal Danish Library

Copenhagen, 14 September 2023
London ETO supported the "Wallace Chan: Skulptur & Smykker (Sculpture & Jewellery)" lecture by Wallace Chan, a world-renowned jewellery and sculpture artist, at the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 14. A reception was held before the lecture, greeting over 300 guests mainly from the business and cultural sectors. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO brings Hong Kong kung fu cinema to London

London, 9 September 2023
London ETO supported the screening of "Sakra", an action film co-directed by and starring Donnie Yen, at the Fighting Spirit Film Festival held at Stratford East Picturehouse, London. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports guest lecture by world-renowned art director from Hong Kong at British Museum

London, 8 September 2023
London ETO supported the "Golden empire to silver screen - Using China's ancient past to reimagine culture and film" guest lecture by Mr Tim Yip, a world-renowned art director from Hong Kong, held at the British Museum. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO hosts Summer Night reception in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, 8 August 2023
London ETO hosted a networking reception in Edinburgh, UK, for about 100 guests in celebrating the participation of Hong Kong performance art groups in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong artists shine in Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Edinburgh, 4 to 28 August 2023
London ETO supported three Hong Kong performance programmes, namely Théâtre de la Feuille, and Mui Cheuk-yin and TS Crew from performance platform "Hong Kong Soul", to stage the good stories of Hong Kong at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, UK. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong films take centre stage at British Film Institute in London

London, 12 to 15 July 2023
London ETO partnered with Focus Hong Kong to showcase a selection of Hong Kong films at the British Film Institute Southbank, London. Four Hong Kong films, namely “Where the Wind Blows”, “A Guilty Conscience”, “Let it Ghost” and “Nomad (4K Restoration, Director’s Cut)” were presented in the film festival. To find out more, please click here.

WILD (The Musical)'s first roar in UK with support of London ETO

London, 6 to 7 July 2023
London ETO supported the UK premiere of WILD (The Musical), a captivating original production by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK), at the FUSE International festival at Rose Theatre, London. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO hosts fireside chat with Westminster Business Council

London, 4 July 2023
London ETO hosted a fireside chat with Lenna Lou of Westminster Business Council. The guests from the council showed so much interest in Hong Kong and the sharing was light-hearted, genuine and informative. We heard from our guests so many business and career plans of exploring the opportunities available in Hong Kong. Let us keep the momentum and build a fulfilling and rewarding future together.

London ETO hosts summer networking reception in London

London, 27 June 2023
London ETO hosted a summer networking reception in London, greeting about 200 guests which included UK government officials, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, mayors and deputy mayors from some London Boroughs, leading figures in the business sector, academics, media representatives and members of the Chinese community. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO celebrates Dragon Boat Festival in Denmark and UK

Manchester, 17 to 18 June 2023
Copenhagen, 18 June 2023
London ETO supported the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark and the 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Manchester, United Kingdom. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports HKUMed “140 for 140” Global Recruitment Campaign in London

London, 3-4 June 2023
London ETO supported HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine’s “140 for 140” Global Recruitment Campaign in London. Led by Faculty Dean Professor Chak-sing Lau and comprising Professor Leung Wai-keung, Dr Wendy Lam Wing-tak and Professor Eric Tse Wai-choi, the senior delegation team from HKUMed came to London to meet qualified candidates and update them on the healthcare developments in HKUMed, Hong Kong and beyond. Biomedical scientists and healthcare professionals are encouraged to explore research, clinical and education career opportunities at top-notch universities in Hong Kong.

London ETO supports opening screening of Odyssey 2023 film festival

London, 26 May 2023
London ETO and Create Hong Kong supported the opening screening and reception of Odyssey 2023 film festival held at the Battersea Power Station, London. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports concert on theme music of Hong Kong movies

London, 21 May 2023
London ETO supported the concert staged by the Ponte London Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, London. To find out more, please click here.

Innovative performance from Hong Kong artist showcased in Sheffield’s Enable Us Festival

Sheffield, 10 May 2023
London ETO supported the performance of a Hong Kong born dancer and circus performer, Hazel Lam, at the Enable Us Festival in Sheffield on 10 May. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports showcase of Hong Kong's craftsmanship in London

London, 8 – 21 May 2023
London ETO supported Crafts on Peel, a charitable organisation in Hong Kong, to join the London Craft Week 2023, bringing the "Hearts & Hands: Crafts of Hong Kong" exhibition to London. The exhibition showcases about 30 pieces of traditional and contemporary crafts, created by artisans and craftsmen from Hong Kong. To find out more, please click here.

Nurturing of legal talents through exchange in the Mainland

London, 3 April 2023
London ETO supported the briefing-cum-interview session of the Mainland China Legal Internship Programme for Hong Kong Youths relaunched by the International Youth Legal Exchange Federation.

Attracting UK-trained doctors to Hong Kong

London, 1-2 April 2023
London ETO supported the “Hong Kong Day” for attracting UK-trained doctors to Hong Kong. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO's networking reception for business and cultural community in Norway

Oslo, 27 April
London ETO co-hosted a networking reception with the Norway-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce for the business and cultural community in Norway. In his opening remarks, Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law introduced the latest economic development in Hong Kong and our new growth engines on the innovation and technology front.

London ETO's networking meet-up for Hong Kong Scholars

London 24 March
London ETO organised a networking meet-up for Hong Kong Scholars (recipients of the Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme offered by the HKSAR Education Bureau) in the UK. Speaking at the event, Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law introduced the various talent attraction initiatives being put forward by the HKSAR Government.

London ETO promotes Hong Kong at International Maritime Organization

London 18 March
London ETO, with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the International Maritime Organization on March 15 to promote Hong Kong's position as a prominent international maritime centre. To find out more, please click here.

Innovative performance from Hong Kong artist showcased in London

London 8 March
London ETO supported the performance of a Hong Kong born dancer and circus performer, Hazel Lam, staged at Jacksons Lane in London on March 8. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Rabbit in Edinburgh

Edinburgh 27 February
London ETO hosted a reception in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, on February 27 for celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. The reception was supported by Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the China-Britain Business Council. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Rabbit in Denmark and Sweden

Copenhagen and Stockholm, 7 and 8 February
London ETO co-hosted receptions in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden, with local business associations on 7 and 8 February respectively for celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. The receptions were well attended by guests from the respective local government, city council, business, academic and cultural sectors. To find out more, please click here.

Global SinoPhoto Awards exhibition

London, 18 January – 10 February
The London ETO supported the Global SinoPhoto Awards (GSPA) 2023 exhibition at the FUJIFILM House of Photography in London from 18 January to 10 February. The GSPA is an international photography contest that aims at communicating Chinese culture and values through images to the international audience. The GSPA Ceremony was held on 17 January at the British Library, where a Hong Kong photographer Miss Fion Hung Ching-yanwas awarded the “Highly Commended” prize. Miss Hung's work, titled “The Skeletons In The Closet”, features a series of 10 photos and portraits the exploration of self-identity in Chinese familial traditions and moral standards. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Rabbit in Norway and Finland

Oslo and Helsinki, 30 January and 1 February
London ETO co-hosted receptions in Oslo, Norway, and Helsinki, Finland, with local business associations on 30 January and 1 February respectively for celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. The receptions were well attended by guests from the respective local government, business, academic and cultural sectors. To find out more, please click here.

London ETO greets Year of Rabbit in London

London, 26 January
London ETO greeted the Year of the Rabbit in the United Kingdom by hosting a celebratory reception in London on 26 January and participating in a large-scale London Chinatown celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Charing Cross Road on 22 January. To find out more, please click here.

Hong Kong films showcased in London to embrace Year of Rabbit

London, 21 January
London ETO partnered with Focus Hong Kong to showcase two Hong Kong films, “Septet: The Story of Hong Kong” and “Rouge (restored 4K version)” to audiences in London on 21 January (i.e. the Chinese New Year's Eve). To find out more, please click here.

London ETO promotes professional opportunities arising from Hong Kong's infrastructure development to UK students and graduates

London, 9 December
London ETO co-organised a seminar with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers at Imperial College London on 9 December, to promote engineering career prospects in Hong Kong in relation to its various development projects to the United Kingdom engineering students and graduates. To find out more, please click here.

London East Asia Film Festival 2021

London, 21 - 31 October 2021
Partnering with London ETO and Hong Kong International Film Festival, London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) is back this year with an exciting line up of Hong Kong films. The festival will be opening in commemoration of the late Hong Kong director Benny Chan with his final feature film, Raging Fire. A Hong Kong Focus strand has been newly added to LEAFF this year to showcase the young talents of Hong Kong film industry. Get your tickets from here today!

Asiatiska FilmFestivalen

Sweden, 30 September; 14 October; 31 October
Content: Hong Kong film is back in Sweden! London ETO is partnering once again with Asiatiska FilmFestivalen to bring Hong Kong films to Swedish audience. This year, Septet: The Story of Hong Kong(2020) will be screened in three cities in Sweden between September and October 2021. For details, please visit the Festival's website: www.asiatiskaff.com/septet

HOME X

London and Hong Kong, 21 - 23 October 2021
London ETO is delighted to be sponsoring Chinese Arts Now for HOME X, a new immersive digital theatre performance for the Spark Festival 2021 of the British Council Hong Kong. Artists are working together simultaneously in the UK and Hong Kong to create two interactive public performances on 23 October 2021. You can also learn more about the creation of the project at the panel discussion on 21 October 2021. To find out more, please click here.

Serenade to Li Yu – Cantonese Opera Concert

UK, 18 September 2021
London ETO is pleased to be supporting a Cantonese Opera Concert presented by Islington Chinese Association for the very first time. The concert celebrates the masterpieces created by Li Yu (937-978) - a renowned lyric poet. The concert can be viewed at Islington Chinese Association or online. For details, please visit this website: www.islingtonchinese.com/projects/activities/calendar-of-icas-coming-events

Fighting Spirit 2021 Film Festival

UK, 11 to 12 September 2021
London ETO is delighted to be supporting again the Fighting Spirit 2021 Film Festival. One of the greatest international action epics from Hong Kong Armour of God (1986) has been selected as the Festival’s feature film and will be presented in a stunning new 2K restoration. For details, please visit the Festival website: www.fightingspiritfilmfestival.com/2021-feature-films-line-up

"Opium, Silk and the Missionaries in China" exhibition

UK, 18 May to 26 June 2021
London ETO is supporting an exhibition entitled "Opium, Silk and the Missionaries in China" curated by Ms Iris Yau from Hong Kong. The exhibition runs from May 18 to June 26 at the Brunei Gallery of SOAS University of London. For more details about the exhibition, please visit the following website: www.soas.ac.uk/gallery/opium-silk-and-the-missionaries-in-china.

Focus Hong Kong - Online Film Festival (Easter Edition 2021)

UK, 31 March to 6 April 2021
We are delighted to bring you the Easter Edition of Focus Hong Kong, which features a fantastic and diverse line-up of classic and new films from Hong Kong. From 31 March to 6 April 2021, you would be able to enjoy six new in and classic Hong Kong films and a selection of short films from the Fresh Wave Programme anytime at the comfort of your home. Visit Focus Hong Kong's website for details.

Pan-Nordic Chinese New Year Celebration Ceremony

Online, 17 March 2021
Our office, together with Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Danish Hong Kong Trade Association, Finland-Hong Kong Association, Norway-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden are organising a Pan-Nordic Chinese New Year Celebration Ceremony on 17 March 2021 (0900-1030 CET / 0800-0930 GMT / 1500 - 1630 HKT). Miss Winky So, our Director General, will be giving an opening remark. A recorded piece by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will also be played at the Ceremony! Please click HERE to join us.

Focus Hong Kong - Online Film Festival (February 2021)

UK, 9 - 15 February 2021
London ETO takes its partnership with curators for the Chinese Visual Festival to the next level with the creation of Focus Hong Kong, a new UK film festival dedicated to the celebration of the amazing cinema and filmmakers of Hong Kong. The Chinese New Year edition of Focus Hong Kong will run online from 9 to 15 February 2021. Audiences across the UK can enjoy five acclaimed Hong Kong movies of different genres, including a 2k restorated classic and an award-winning new release, as well as short films from the Fresh Wave Programme anytime during the 7-day period. Visit Focus Hong Kong's website for details.

Doing Business in Hong Kong

Sweden, Hong Kong 16 December 2020 (Online)
Partnering with the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden and IDEON Science Park, London ETO will be organising a “Doing Business in Hong Kong” webinar for Swedish companies and businesses in the Nordic countries to help them invest and innovate in Hong Kong. Miss Winky So, our Director General, will be giving an opening remark. Three Swedish companies in Hong Kong, namely Frost LTD, Manyone and Scania will also share their experiences in the webinar. The Swedish Consulate General in Hong Kong will be giving some closing remarks.

London East Asia Film Festival 2020

London, 10 – 13 December 2020
We are glad to be partnering with London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) once again this year to bring two Hong Kong films to the UK! No. 7 Cherry Lane has been selected as the LEAFF’s closing gala on 12 December whilst Twilight’s Kiss will be shown as a LEAFF’s special focus on 13 December 2020.

Visit LEAFF’s website for details.
See our Press Release for details about the event.