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March 26, 2026Image generated with AiThe vibrant essence of Hong Kong is being reimagined with the launch of the “Hong Kong Mega 8” campaign, a strategic initiative designed to highlight the city’s status as a leading global destination. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) created this ambitious programme to serve as a collective showcase for eight major international spectacles in the fields of fine arts, pop culture, and elite athletics. By combining neighbourhood-level activations with large-scale international fairs, the campaign hopes to attract global visitors to witness the city’s transformation into the undisputed “Events Capital of Asia”.A Digital Renaissance in the Heart of CentralFor the first time in the history of the city’s cultural promotion, a groundbreaking partnership has been established between the HKTB and Art Basel. This collaboration is aimed at transporting high-calibre digital art from the exclusive confines of the exhibition hall directly into the public sphere. In the bustling district of Central, the urban landscape is being transformed into an open-air gallery. A significant highlight of this initiative is the introduction of Digital Art @Central, where the digital animation work DeePle the People is being projected for public viewing.This installation was created to mirror the rhythmic pulse of Hong Kong, reflecting its identity as a living, breathing entity shaped by its diverse inhabitants. By presenting these digital narratives in a public space, the boundaries between elite art and the everyday observer are being dissolved, allowing a much broader audience to engag …
