Culture chief backs ADC over drama awards funding
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung said he supports a decision by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) to cut funding for the Hong Kong Drama Awards. "It is reasonable and legitimate for the HKADC to ensure public funds will only subsidise and support arts programmes with appropriate content. The decision of the HKADC meets the requirement and expectation of the Government," Yeung said in a statement. "There are opinions that the HKADC's decision will affect or even stifle room for creativity. The Government believes that this is putting the cart before the horse and is confusing to the public. The Government does not agree with such unreasonable remarks," he added. The arts body has announced deducting part of the funding for last year's ceremony and pulling funding for this year's event. It said the 2023 ceremony featured "inappropriate content and arrangements".