Hong Kong kicks off a cultural extravaganza with ‘Super March’


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Art Basel Hong Kong, returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 28-30, featuring 240 galleries from 42 countries. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong is set to captivate both tourists and locals this March with its "Super March" event series, a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and entertainment.

According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in a statement, a key highlight is Art Basel Hong Kong, returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 28-30, featuring 240 galleries from 42 countries.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Art Central (March 26-30) will showcase a mix of established and emerging talent at Central Harbourfront, while the HKwalls Street Art Festival (March 22-30) will bring colourful murals and digital art to the city's streets.

The Hong Kong Arts Festival will also mark its 53rd edition, offering more than 125 performances, including Bizet’s Carmen and the Czech National Ballet’s La Sylphide.

Cultural institutions such as M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum will also host major exhibitions. M+ will present over 60 works by Pablo Picasso (March 15 to July 13) alongside Asian artists, whereas the Hong Kong Palace Museum will showcase the rich cultural history of Chinese cuisine (March 19 to June 18).

Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Museum of Art will display works from French Impressionists Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Jan 17 to May 7).

In addition to the art scene, Hong Kong will host the second annual ComplexCon (March 21-23), showcasing pop culture and featuring performances by K-pop group NJZ (formerly known as NewJeans) and American hip hop producer Metro Boomin.

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