Culture Beyond Borders丨Highlights of GBA Cultural Strength and Development Opportunities Sub-Forum

南方财经全媒体记者 施诗 李依农 深圳报道

Han Meilin, Professor of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua Unversity

Chinese culture should have both confidence and self-respect. We should have pride in Chinese culture.

Tian Qing, Honorary Director of the Institute of Music Research, China National Academy of Arts

The general impression of Cantonese music is that it is graceful, lively, light, and airy, often evoking a sense of festive harmony. However, deeply embedded in Lingnan culture is a profound sense of patriotism and loyalty to family and country.

Yu Kwok-lit, Former President of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Culture is like a pot of soup. Lingnan culture and "Bay Area culture" are also like a pot of soup, already containing different ingredients. If utilized well, with the right temperature, mixing, fermentation, and accumulation, Bay Area culture can quickly become a rich and vibrant broth.

Wu Zhiliang, The President of the Macao Federation of Cultural Circles

The Greater Bay Area is not just an economic community, but also a community of shared future. To fully realize the potential of the Area, it is imperative to forge a shared spiritual homeland, where we share a common sense of identity and values.

Yang Du, Secretary General of the General Association of Chinese Culture, Taiwan

The folk cultures on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are intertwined, their roots are deeply rooted in every temple, in every stick of incense, and in every devout heart.

Xu Qinsong, Former Chairman of Guangdong Artists Association

One significant advantage of the Greater Bay Area is that it serves as an international platform. This platform not only promotes outstanding local culture but also facilitates the introduction of international cultural excellence.

Huo Qigang, Chairman of Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao share a profound historical and cultural foundation. We should seize the opportunity and leverage our advantages to consolidate the cultural essence of the Greater Bay Area, promote deep exchanges and cooperation, and ensure that our history, culture, and human spirit are passed down from generation to generation in the Bay Area.

Mario Ho, Chairman and CEO of NIP Group

The nine mainland cities in the GBA share the same cultural roots and origins as Hong Kong and Macao, sharing a common dialect, climate, and cuisine. This naturally create a sense of belonging and attraction for the youth of Hong Kong and Macao, making the Greater Bay Area the best choice for them seeking employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Chinese mainland.

Ge Liang, Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, Winner of the Lu Xun Literary Prize

China is a country that values its origins and heritage. Taking the Lingnan traditional culture as the cornerstone, it sketches the rich historical panorama of the Chinese nation. Telling the stories of the Greater Bay Area has also become an important manifestation of telling the story of China.