London ETO Events

London ETO supports opening screening of Odyssey 2023 film festival (with photos)

London, 28 May 2023
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) and Create Hong Kong supported the opening screening and reception of Odyssey 2023 film festival held at the Battersea Power Station, London on May 26 (London time). To find out more, please click here.

London ETO supports concert on theme music of Hong Kong movies

London, 24 May 2023
London ETO supported the concert staged by the Ponte London Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, London on May 21. 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.