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An audience of more than 300 danced to the rhythm of a Latin beat at University Circle as the World City Cultural Night extravaganza drew to a close. The 9 March event, which marked the opening of CityU's 2002 cultural festival, embraced an array of multi-cultural performances, such as Scottish bagpipes, Australian songs, Indian dance, American jazz, Chinese music, English folkdance, Latin salsa and African drums, all under the "Love and Harmony" theme.
A CityU book, Chinese Civilisation: A Source Book (second edition), has been selected as one of the Ten Recommended Books for this year. The annual event, co-organized by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, picks 10 quality books recommended by distinguished residents and celebrities. The CityU publication was chosen by Mr Vincent Cheng, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Hang Seng Bank.
In an effort to boost its ties with North American institutions interested in cross-cultural studies, President H K Chang led a five-member delegation on a whirlwind tour of five universities in Canada and the US.
CityU's annual cultural festival is kicking off this year with an exhibition of ethnic costumes and silverware from nine Chinese minority groups.
One of the world's foremost Chinese cultural scholars, Professor Leo Lee, was an honoured guest last month of CityU, where he delivered three lectures on humanities and Chinese culture.
A CityU publication, Chinese Civilisation: A Source Book, has been named one of the Ten Recommended Books for the year by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
As reflected in its theme, "Hands Across the Water" CityU Cultural Festival this year brings into limelight cultural performances of many different countries.
Demonstrating its commitment to building greater collaboration and exchange arrangements with top international institutions, CityU has signed a co-operative agreement with France's largest university, Universite Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.
With all its depth and variety, China is difficult to beat in the arts department. But when it comes to presenting events in Hong Kong featuring Chinese culture, CityU wins hands down every time.
In an effort to strengthen its academic ties with universities and research institutes, City University of Hong Kong President, Professor H K Chang, is leading a CityU delegation to the mainland. The visit runs from 23 to 28 April.