Hong Kong pulsates with the visual energy of a fireworks display. Mesmeric in a multitude of ways, at times chaotic, intriguing, puzzling, and endlessly exciting. Hong Kong is fuelled and inspired by constant immigration, from mailand China (40 million a year), and all corners of the world.
Seven million souls focused on both top dollar and bottom line in an area half the size of Rhode Island.
Hong Kong was in the limelight with a dignified return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997 which marked the end of a colony, an era and an empire. It is now a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, with a key role to play in the growth of the Chinese economy....."one country two systems" pledge is currently working, despite concerns.
MOET-ASIAN FILM AWARDS (AFA) SPECIAL AWARDS CEREMONY 
We were served vintage champagne, during the award ceremony.
RECEIVING AWARDS .....
THE CHAIRMAN - WILFRED WONG
ENJOYING THE AWARD DINNER
We were served vintage champagne, during the award ceremony.RECEIVING AWARDS .....THE CHAIRMAN - WILFRED WONGENJOYING THE AWARD DINNERLUNCH AT CHINA CLUB WITH BFI SUPPORTER - PETER THOMPSON
ON THE TERRACE OF THE CHINA CLUB
OUR VERY GENEROUS HOST ROGER GARCIA, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HONG KONG FILM FESTIVAL
Roger's extensive knowledge film guided us through the festival.
OPENING NIGHT SCREENING: MURMUR OF THE HEARTS
Directed by SILVIA CHANG who is influenced by her Taiwanese roots, tells a story about growing up and letting go. 
Posing with the stars, and walking the red carpet......
HONG KONG FILM ARCHIVES
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\We visited the film archives dedicated to the preservation, collection and screening of Hong Kong films. Founded in 1993. 
A large section is devoted to "Run Run" Shaw. He was a Hong Kong entertainment mogul who was the most influential figures in theAsian entertainment industry. 
He founded Shaw Bros studios and the Shaw Prize - often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize " of Asia. He died at 107. 
Repairing and re-working the films. 
Repairing and re-working the films. 
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