Cultural Association

AFS Intercultural Exchanges

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.afs.org.hk
term: 
Cultural Association

AFS offers exchange programs for students, volunteers and teachers alike. A year-long student exchange program includes airfare, meals and accommodation.

address: 
8/F Shun Feng International Center, 182 Queen's Rd. East, Wan Chai
openinghours: 
Daily 9am-5pm
phone: 
2802 0383

Asia Art Archive

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.aaa.org.hk
term: 
Cultural Association

As a non-profit reference library of contemporary Asian art, the Asia Art Archive features a collection of books, catalogs, clippings and audio-visual materials. Its 15,000 items are free and open to the public for viewings on site. Free educational lectures by artists and curators are held periodically for the public.

address: 
11/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan
openinghours: 
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
phone: 
2815 1112

Asia Society

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.asiasociety.org/visit/hongkong/
term: 
Cultural Association

The Asia Society is mainly a business forum, but runs occasional cultural programs such as lectures on Chinese antiques and guided tours of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Individual membership includes invitations to exclusive events and discounts at bookshops.

address: 
13/F Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St., Central
openinghours: 
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
phone: 
2103 9511

Asian Cultural Council

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.asianculturalcouncil.org
term: 
Cultural Association

Founded by John D. Rockefeller and based in New York, the council offers 100 grants a year. Chan Kaige received a grant in 1986 after his first film Yellow Earth and another in 1988 for the New York University film school. Grants are made in the following fields: archaeology, architecture (design, theory and history), art history, art and architectural conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater and video.

address: 
Hong Kong Arts Program, Suite 1503, 15/F, 1 Hysan Ave., Causeway Bay
openinghours: 
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
phone: 
2895 0407

Asian Youth Orchestra

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.asiaianyouthorchestra.com
term: 
Cultural Association

Conducted by Richard Pontzious, the orchestra recruits young musicians from all over Asia to attend a six-week summer program. Participation is free except for a registration fee, including a three-week rehearsal camp and three weeks of performances from mid-July to late August. One hundred musicians ages 15-25 are chosen to study with faculty members from the Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Pittsburgh symphony orchestras. Auditions are held each year in February and March in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

address: 
15A, 1 Capital Place, 18 Luard Rd., Wan Chai
openinghours: 
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
phone: 
2866 1623

Australian Association Of Hong Kong

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.ozhongkong.com
term: 
Cultural Association

This is a social club for Australians or anyone interested in Australia. It holds regular meetings such as a book club, movie night, golf outings, mahjong sessions, coffee chats, tennis games, day trips in the city and even Shenzhen shopping sprees. Membership also includes discounts at certain shops, restaurants and hotels.

address: 
Room 306, 3/F Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen's Rd. East, Wan Chai
openinghours: 
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
phone: 
2530 4461

Canadian Club Of Hong Kong

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.canadianclub.org.hk
term: 
Cultural Association

The club has a 55-year history serving as a bridge between Hong Kong and Canada. It provides assistance to tourists and helps Hong Kongers beginning a new life in Canada. Its Canadian Club Charity Fund helps support local charities.

address: 
GPO Box 1587, Hong Kong
phone: 
2240 6396

Chinese Muslim Cultural And Fraternal Association

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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term: 
Cultural Association

Established in 1922, the association is one of the biggest Muslim organizations and serves the Wan Chai district. As well as conducting religious ceremonies and festivals it also sets up classes for Muslim education.

address: 
Room G06, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Wan Chai
phone: 
2904 7470

Chung Ying Theatre Company

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.chungying.com
term: 
Cultural Association

Join the Friends of Chung Ying for discounts on the company's theater tickets, books and other merchandise, and to rent rehearsal rooms. Members gather for festival celebrations and camping trips, and to watch rehearsals and private performances. Most performances and activities are conducted in Cantonese.

address: 
G/F, 10 Borrett Rd., Mid-Levels
openinghours: 
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
phone: 
2521 6628

Dutch Association

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.nedverhk.com
term: 
Cultural Association

Founded in 1950, the association's aim is to be a social center for the Dutch community in Hong Kong. It organizes various activities such as a Dutch social evening every month and the annual Oranje Ball to celebrate the queen's birthday. Membership is open to anyone living in Hong Kong and China.

address: 
5 Mount Austin Rd., House E, The Peak
email: 
office2006@nedverhk.com
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