Chubby Hearts Hong Kong: Gov't gave HK$7.8 million for installation
Time:2024-05-21 07:37:34 Source:politicsViews(143)
A government fund contributed around HK$7.8 million for an open-air art installation of giant heart-shaped balloons around Hong Kong, a Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) spokesperson has said, after the bureau earlier declined to reveal the amount provided for the event.
Launched on Wednesday, Chubby Hearts Hong Kong is part of the authorities’ drive to bring large-scale “mega events” to the city to boost an economy struggling to recover after all Covid-19 restrictions were lifted early last year. It was organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, with funding support from the government’s Mega Arts and Cultural Events (ACE) Fund.
Subscribe to HKFP's twice-weekly newsletter for a concise round-up of local news and our best coverage. Unsubscribe at any time - we will not pass on your data to third parties.
Processing… Success! You're on the list. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.Since its unveiling, the heart balloons have popped up at various locations across the city, attracting couples to pose in front of them as well as criticism. In a Thursday Facebook post, shareholder activist David Webb questioned how much the installation had cost taxpayers.
The CSBT later told lawmakers the maximum funding amount for each project was HK$15 million, but the ACE committee could adjust that amount for a specific project’s requirements, if necessary.
Previous:Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana
Next:Here comes the char
You may also like
- Fresh heartache for cancer
- Pictured: Twelve jaw
- Chinese censors give Fight Club movie a new ending where police win
- Your guide to a year in Greece: Time your trip to get the best of the country's historic sites
- Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas. But in Houston, most power is restored
- Coronavirus China: COVID
- What Is Gambling Addiction and How Widespread Is It in US?
- Couple swapped the U.S for Germany 'to be near the most beautiful mountains in the world'
- ‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad