Asian Arts+ 2026 Carnival to Showcase Belt and Road Cultures in Hong Kong
The 'Asian Arts+ 2026' carnival, themed 'Gifts of Rites, Bonds of Art', will take place from 22-29 November at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The event features performances, cultural booths, and a week-long exhibition of crafts from over 30 Belt and Road countries and regions.
The Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today announced the details of the 'Asian Arts+ 2026' carnival, which will be held from 22 to 29 November at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The event, themed 'Gifts of Rites, Bonds of Art', aims to bring together communities through ritual and artistic expression, showcasing the unique charms of diverse ethnic groups.
The carnival will feature dance and music performances in a variety of ethnic styles, as well as cultural booths and workshops offering traditional crafts and local snacks from participating countries. A concurrent eight-day exhibition, titled 'Grand Rites: Ethnic Cultural Exhibition', will display handicrafts including weavings, oil paintings and porcelain from multiple nations and regions.
Supported by numerous consulates and overseas cultural offices in Hong Kong, the event will see participation from Bangladesh, Belarus, Brunei, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, as well as the Chinese cities of Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau.
The 'Asian Arts+' event is part of the broader 'Asia+ Festival', presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by LCSD. The festival runs from September to November each year, this year bringing together more than 30 Asian and Belt and Road countries and regions to present over 100 performances and activities.
Highlights of the carnival will also be made available for online viewing at a later date. For programme details, the public can visit the LCSD Community Events Office webpage at www.cpo.gov.hk/zh-hk/activity/tc-aecp-2026-carnival/ or call 2591 1340. Further information on the Asia+ Festival is available at www.asiaplus.gov.hk or by calling 2370 1044.
