West Kowloon Cultural District

Hong Kong, China

Member Profile

West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) is one of the largest and most ambitious cultural hubs in the world and Hong Kong’s new cultural tourism landmark, spanning 40 hectares alongside Victoria Harbour. WestK comprises a mix of landmark arts and cultural facilities, including world-class museums M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, intricately designed performing arts venues the Xiqu Centre and Freespace, the 11-hectare Art Park with a waterfront promenade, and the upcoming WestK Performing Arts Centre.

Hosting over 1,000 exhibitions, performances, programmes, and events each year, WestK provides a vital platform for both emerging and established artists. WestK welcomes more than 10 million visitors each year, evolving as the international cultural brand of Hong Kong and strengthening the city’s strategic role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

Key People

Betty Fung
CEO
Joined GCDN: 2016
District Size: 40 hectares

Additional Information

Mission

• Provide quality culture, entertainment and tourism programmes with a must-visit appeal to both local residents and visitors from around the world;
• Meet the long-term infrastructure needs of Hong Kong’s arts and cultural development and foster organic growth and development of culture and creative industries; and
• Become a hub for attracting and nurturing creative talent, an impetus to improve quality of life, as well as a cultural gateway to the Pearl River Delta.

Reason for joining GCDN

To build and operate a vibrant cultural quarter for Hong Kong, we are dedicated to bringing together local and international artists and audiences to celebrate the arts.