The classic scene from the movie "Fortress Besieged in Kowloon" is recreated at Hong Kong International Airport. The seven ice shops where neighbors gather, the stylish old-fashioned hair salon, and the specialty tea stall selling char siu rice... scenes from the popular Hong Kong film "Fortress Besieged in Kowloon" are recreated in proportion to the actual scene at Hong Kong International Airport. Entering the airport pick-up hall of Hong Kong International Airport, passengers can witness the life scene of Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s and feel the unique charm of Hong Kong style sentiment as soon as they arrive in Hong Kong. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Lin Tianfu, said that as the first stop for many passengers arriving in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Airport is an ideal platform to showcase Hong Kong's rich culture and actively participate in promoting local cultural and artistic development. Incorporating film elements, 'Fortress Besieged in Kowloon' is a popular movie of the May Day holiday this year. The action design in the film is captivating, the artistic scene production is exquisite, and there is a continuous brotherhood and passionate plot, which has received rave reviews. The film set a record for the highest attendance in the history of Hong Kong cinema, grossing over 100 million yuan, and will represent Hong Kong in the 97th Academy Awards. Riding on this wave of enthusiasm, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Division under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau have teamed up with the producer of the film "Fortress Besieged in Kowloon" to hold an exhibition at Hong Kong International Airport with the theme of "Entering Hong Kong, Entering Hong Kong Films". By recreating multiple exciting scenes from the film, visitors are attracted to follow the pace of the film and explore Hong Kong's history and culture in depth. The exhibition area has built a double layered fortress building area with a height of about 6.5 meters and iconic scenes, all of which are created according to real-life proportions, reproducing classic moments from the movie. The neon sign of "Kowloon Walled City" shining on the roof adds a dazzling movie light to the exhibition. There are also large exhibition boards on site, introducing the history of Kowloon Walled City and the Hong Kong Tourism Board's "Hong Kong Film Tourism Guide" promotion. The Hong Kong film industry is a shining pearl of Chinese language cinema, renowned internationally for many years, an important soft power of Hong Kong, and an important cultural and tourism asset for telling the story of Hong Kong well. This is the result of generations of filmmakers' efforts, and the Hong Kong SAR government will fully cooperate with all sectors to promote the spirit of Hong Kong cinema The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam, stated that the exhibition not only provides citizens and tourists with the opportunity to play on stage and experience the former style of Kowloon Walled City, but also allows everyone to understand the ingenious production behind Hong Kong films and awaken their love for Hong Kong cinema. The SAR government actively promotes the concept of 'Hong Kong is everywhere for tourism'. In addition to promoting in-depth tourism, characteristic tourism, and event tourism, it will also develop new tourism resources and products according to the taste of tourists Li Jiachao said that the SAR government will continue to utilize various Hong Kong produced films to develop tourism projects with film themes, attract more tourists, and promote Hong Kong film culture. Miss Zhang, who enhances the travel experience for tourists traveling from Wuxi, Jiangsu to Hong Kong, said that as a film and television practitioner, she was immediately attracted to the exhibition as soon as she got off the plane. This movie themed exhibition is full of nostalgia and also has Hong Kong characteristics, "said Miss Zhang. She has been to many cities, but Hong Kong's urban architecture is unique and unforgettable. She, who has been to Hong Kong four times already, believes that setting up exhibitions at the airport is creative and can drive local tourism. The film themed exhibition will last for about one and a half months, providing visitors with surprises. During the exhibition, a series of colorful art exhibitions and stage performances will be presented at the airport terminal, showcasing Hong Kong's unique culture to travelers from all over the world. The Hong Kong International Airport Culture and Arts Festival 2024 will come to a temporary end at the end of this month. The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Carrie Lam, said that the airport has been actively promoting the development of Hong Kong's culture and arts. Since 2015, it has provided a platform for well-known and emerging artists in Hong Kong to share their works with global travelers and enrich the journey of each passenger passing through the airport through cultural and arts festivals. Zhang Lijia Hui introduced that with the full operation of the three runways at Hong Kong International Airport by the end of this year, the airport will continue to enhance its competitiveness and consolidate its position as Asia's leading aviation hub and gateway to the mainland Chinese market. At that time, more tourists can also explore the dazzling and vibrant cultural and artistic charm of Hong Kong. Since 2015, the Hong Kong Airport Authority has been continuously organizing cultural and artistic activities at the airport, enriching the airport experience for passengers and showcasing the talents of local artists and the unique urban art and culture of Hong Kong to global travelers. The Hong Kong International Airport Culture and Arts Festival 2024 has set up four themed exhibitions throughout the airport, covering traditional handicrafts and digital art. The exhibition area of "Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Street" introduces 6 local traditional handicrafts, including flower card binding, Hong Kong style milk tea making, Chinese style Dim sum and bamboo steamer making, and "Li Han Gang Kai" font, most of which have been listed as Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage. Visitors can explore and experience Hong Kong's traditional craftsmanship and unique culture through various interactive art installations. In addition to works personally made by local masters, there are also installation exhibits on site, allowing everyone to take photos and check in to their heart's content. Visitors can also create personalized Hong Kong street view postcards with the "Li Han Hong Kong Kai" font seal engraved on Hong Kong signs commonly used since the 1970s, and receive limited edition luggage stickers carefully designed by renowned Hong Kong illustrators, bringing back the beautiful times of Hong Kong. A child from mainland China visited the "Hong Kong Craft Street" exhibition area and said that they really enjoy this interactive exhibition. They can take away their exclusive Hong Kong postcards as souvenirs, and they especially like the stamps of "Travel Expert" and "I Love Hong Kong". On the large digital screen at the airport, four dynamic paintings created by Hong Kong artists and 260 middle school students explore the vibrant urban landscape and visual culture of Hong Kong from different perspectives, while allowing people to feel the emotions of "home" at the airport, which carries farewell. The exhibition also uses digital technology to transform the picturesque natural scenery of Hong Kong into dynamic images, which are displayed on the big screen. In the cultural and artistic activities held at Hong Kong International Airport over the years, there have been exhibitions inspired by Hong Kong movie locations, depicting the "Hong Kong style" landscapes or bustling corners of the city. There are exhibitions that combine Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage, such as the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, Cheung Chau Tai Ping Bun Festival, and the art of flower plate making, to showcase the unique folk customs of Hong Kong. There are exhibitions featuring Hong Kong cultural elements such as trams, egg waffles, neon signs, and interactive art installations with check-in points. These exhibitions not only inject cultural atmosphere into the airport, but also focus on improving service quality and passenger experience, creating the first gateway for passengers to contact Hong Kong. (New Society)