The Hong Kong Palace Museum's "Bi-city Youth Cultural Leadership Programme" has concluded its fifth edition, bringing together 22 university students from Beijing, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. The participants gathered at the Swire Archives in Taikoo Place, Hong Kong, to share their experiences from a three-week cultural exploration across the three cities. This initiative, supported by Swire Properties, the Palace Museum, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, aims to promote dialogue and collaboration among young people.

The programme's highlight was an exchange session attended by notable figures, including Clarence Leung, Acting Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Dr Louis Ng, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties. The session focused on youth engagement and cultural exchange, with discussions on how Hong Kong's cultural industries can empower young people.

Clarence Leung emphasised the importance of youth in driving development, stating, "Young people are our future and a very important driving force for our continuous development." Dr Louis Ng highlighted the programme's role in nurturing young talent, whilst Tim Blackburn underscored the significance of arts and culture in building sustainable communities.

Participants will now embark on four-week internships at leading cultural institutions and corporations in Hong Kong, gaining hands-on experience in arts administration and cultural space operations. The programme also introduced the "Innovation Studio," guiding students to develop creative proposals. The initiative will culminate in the "Ideas Market" in late August, showcasing the students' cultural innovation concepts

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