[Explanation] On July 9th, in order to promote the coordinated development of cultural innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the launching ceremony of "Brushes and Ink Paintings in the Bay Area - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland" was held at the Hong Kong Central Library.
Lu Xinning, Deputy Director of the Central Liaison Office in Hong Kong, and Chen Guoji, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, attended and delivered speeches.
[Explanation] Lu Xinning, deputy director of the Central Liaison Office in Hong Kong, said in his speech that Hong Kong's cultural and art circles shoulder heavy responsibilities and have great potential.
Artists' brushwork and artistic expression are the best carriers for building and promoting the mainstream values of "patriotism and love for Hong Kong".
[Concurrent] Lu Xinning, Deputy Director of the Central Liaison Office in Hong Kong
The works of art by artists from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau are full of sincere wishes from the cultural and art circles for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, and also vividly show the audience the beauty of history, mountains and rivers and culture of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which will help evoke Hong Kong Citizen patriotism.
[Explanation] Chen Guoji said in his speech that this exhibition brings together 116 fine art pieces from artists from all over the country. Through rich expressions, it shows the achievements of Hong Kong in different fields such as politics, economy, culture and society since the handover progress and achievements.
[Concurrent] Chen Guoji, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
The artist leads the audience to appreciate and experience the rich history and cultural features of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in different forms of expression.
The major events and developments of Hong Kong's practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in the past 25 years are all covered.
[Explanation] It is reported that the works of this exhibition cover many themes such as "Central Assistance to Hong Kong, Fighting the Epidemic Together", "Return of Hong Kong", "Return of Macao", "Hong Kong High-speed Rail Opening" and many other themes. The form of expression depicts the inclusive and intersecting cultural features of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Lin Tianxing, chairman of the Hong Kong Art Association, said in an interview with reporters that most of the exhibits in this exhibition were created by young artists, and he also felt the enthusiasm of the artists.
[Concurrent] Lin Tianxing, Chairman of the Hong Kong Art Association
Hong Kong has not had such a high-level art exhibition for many years. The second is that most of the art works (this time) are young artists (created by them). This brilliant construction, as well as the very touching images of medical staff helping Hong Kong under the epidemic, are all presented in this exhibition. I can feel (the artists are) full of passion for every painting. Completed.
Reporter Luo Siyu reports from Hong Kong
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]