RTHK's outdoor show connects HK and Indonesia
RTHK on Sunday co-hosted a show with the public broadcaster in Indonesia at the Victoria Park, where the audience was treated to performances from local and Indonesian singers and dancers. Indonesian singer Nabilla Gomes flew in to perform live at "RTHK Summer POP UP", and she was joined on stage by Hong Kong singer Lagchun, Indonesian-Hong Kong singer-songwriters and dance groups. The event aimed to foster bond among people from the two places, which is among cooperation priorities of China's Belt and Road Initiative. In February, RTHK signed a memorandum of understanding with the Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) to strengthen cooperation, jointly producing a radio programme, "Halo Jakarta! Hello Hong Kong!", in Bahasa.  The programme was broadcast on both stations. The Director of Broadcasting, Eddie Cheung, noted that Sunday's event was a celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day, as it allowed the programme to go outdoors for greater interaction with the audience. "The event shows that Hong Kong is an open and inclusive society," he said while giving a speech at the event. "Through joint programmes and events, the two broadcasters show how to put people-to-people bond under the Belt and Road Initiative into practice." For his part, the Indonesian Consul-General, Yul Edison, said the media have a growing importance in today's world in connecting people, combating stereotypes and addressing misinformation.