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Shangri-La, a place named after paradise, is the first ancient city on the Tea Horse Road to enter the Tibetan region. Zaza and Meka arrive in Shangri-La by high-speed rail, braving the mountain climate and cautiously slowing their pace as they explore the thousand-year-old Dukezong Ancient Town. They climb the Great Turtle Mountain to spin the prayer wheels and offer heartfelt prayers, don traditional Tibetan clothing to experience the wisdom of the nomads, and seek to understand the deep connection between the Tibetan people and nature. Their journey leads them to Balagezong, a once-lost secret landscape. Traversing towering mountains and deep valleys, they witness the breathtaking three-thousand-meter vertical relief of the Shangri-La Grand Canyon. Immersed in the traditional Tibetan architecture of Bala Village, they finally feel the transcendental life surrounded by sacred mountains. Next, they head to the final stop, Tengchong, where they ascend in a hot air balloon to view the volcanic craters. Unfortunately, nature once again has its own plans…

In recent years, the number of registered readers, as well as the collection of books and multimedia materials in libraries under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, has increased compared to the past. However, the number of borrowed books and multimedia materials has shown a downward trend. Additionally, a survey indicated that over 70% of respondents who read physical books or publications reported a median annual reading volume of only six books, which is lower than in the previous two years. In 2021, the total export value of printed publications in Hong Kong was approximately HK$12 billion, but this fell to around HK$6.6 billion in 2022, a decrease of 45%. Are Hong Kong people now preferring to look at their phones rather than read books? Do people in Hong Kong utilise their free time for reading? Are public library services and resources appealing enough to encourage usage? What strategies can be implemented to improve the reading culture?

The 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival runs from 10th to 21st of April. It features nearly 200 films from 69 countries and regions, including six world premieres, two international premieres and 52 Asian premieres. In addition to a total of more than 300 screenings, audiences also have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with internationally renowned filmmakers, including French director Leos Carax, Spanish director Albert Serra, Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen, and famous Japanese actor Ando Sakura.

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Izmir, Turkey - a beach resort region on the eastern end of the Aegean Sea that is a popular summer hotspot where music lovers need to come in the summer to hear live Turkish music and dance to top DJs. Music Voyager meets Can Bonomo, Turkey’s recent entry to the Eurovision Song Contest and a teen heartthrob, who takes the crew to his favorite street food and pickle juice stand. After giving windsurfing a try and exploring the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Music Voyager connects with Huseyin Karadayi, one of Turkey’s most popular DJs. Karadayi reveals the secrets of Turkish techno and shows us his favorite Istanbul restaurant and music store.

Mathematics is the foundation of science. It explores numbers, shapes and the inner structure of spaces. Computer science in a broad sense includes its theories, computer design, network communications, as well as AI application and other related sciences and technologies. It is closely related to the lives of modern people. This year marks the ninth anniversary of the mega science event the “Future Science Prize”. The award ceremony will be held in Hong Kong again after the 2023 edition. The laureate of the Mathematics and Computer Science Prize this year is SUN Binyong, a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics of Zhejiang University, who is only 48 years old. “Groups” is an important milestone for modern mathematics research. Norwegian mathematician Sophus LIE discovered a special group from his research in functional equations 40 years ago. The group was named “Lie Group” and is widely applied in modern physics. Professor SUN carries on with the research on representation of Lie group, specifying the role of groups in linear space. The Future Science Prize Award Ceremony will be held on 3 November this year at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Moreover, there will be a series of related activities such as popular science lectures, exhibition on the Prize and science symposiums for the public to better understand the development of cutting-edge scientific research nowadays.

LI Yongjing – Lecturer (Contemporary Dance) at the School of Dance, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Growing up in Guangdong, LI Yongjing started to receive professional Chinese dance training at the Guangdong Dance School since she was 10, thereby laying a solid foundation for dancing after 6 years of practice. She reminisced about the first time watching a contemporary dance performance by the Guangdong Experimental Modern Theatre Studio (now the Guangdong Modern Dance Company), which broadened her horizons and introduced her to a new realm of dance. She became determined to learn contemporary dance and was successfully admitted to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Coming to live in Hong Kong alone at the age of 16, she had to overcome the language barrier and break away from the established exercise mode, but in the process of exploring the possibilities of contemporary dance, she came to understand the meanings of time, space, weight and flow in dance. Yongjing has a passion for art, and she draws her inspiration for choreography from both film and music. She strongly feels some kind of magic in films, where profound meanings can be conveyed with just a few scenes, and she hopes her dances carry such a power too. Director: CHOI Chung-sze

Few artists have gone through as many changes in style as Pablo Picasso. Despite the frequent transformations in his work, he once said, “Variation does not mean evolution”. At M+ in West Kowloon, you can currently see, on loan from Musée National Picasso-Paris more than 60 of the master’s works that trace those changes. On March 21st, the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held the grand opening ceremony of the Lo Kwee Seong Pavilion and the Harold and Christina Lee Gallery. The ceremony also marked the opening of the inaugural exhibition, “Transcending Transience: Art and Culture of Late-Ming Jiangnan”. The upcoming concert by the chamber choral ensemble NOEMA is inspired by the Japanese word “komorebi” which means “sunlight leaking through trees”. This poetic idea that describes the beauty of nature and the simple things is the theme of the concert which includes the world premiere of new work by a local composer, the Hong Kong premiere of a new work by a British composer, and a selection of French chansons. The artistic director and conductor of the ensemble, Sanders Lau is here to tell us more.

Few artists have gone through as many changes in style as Pablo Picasso. Despite the frequent transformations in his work, he once said, “Variation does not mean evolution”. At M+ in West Kowloon, you can currently see, on loan from Musée National Picasso-Paris more than 60 of the master’s works that trace those changes. On March 21st, the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held the grand opening ceremony of the Lo Kwee Seong Pavilion and the Harold and Christina Lee Gallery. The ceremony also marked the opening of the inaugural exhibition, “Transcending Transience: Art and Culture of Late-Ming Jiangnan”. The upcoming concert by the chamber choral ensemble NOEMA is inspired by the Japanese word “komorebi” which means “sunlight leaking through trees”. This poetic idea that describes the beauty of nature and the simple things is the theme of the concert which includes the world premiere of new work by a local composer, the Hong Kong premiere of a new work by a British composer, and a selection of French chansons. The artistic director and conductor of the ensemble, Sanders Lau is here to tell us more.

Global attention towards sustainable development is growing. Green buildings are not only symbols of environmental protection but also crucial pathways to enhancing quality of life. This episode will explore the latest developments in Hong Kong's green building scene, analyzing how innovative design and eco-friendly materials can enhance building energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. Education is the cornerstone of fostering climate action. We will discuss the key role of green education in promoting ESG concepts, inspiring the younger generation's concern and understanding of sustainable development. Furthermore, as the green sector continues to expand, seizing opportunities has become a focal point of interest both within and outside the industry. We will share economic opportunities brought by the Green Belt and Road Initiative to Hong Kong, discussing how the government and businesses can collaborate to drive industry development and innovation. Guests for Discussion: 1/ Joel Chan Cho-sing, Architect 2/ Grace Kwok May-han, Chairperson of an Environmental Impact Assessment Consultancy

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You will find many soft pieces and some Chinese works in Night Music. Friday and Saturday nights will begin with two hours of enjoyable jazz music. When you are alone and sleepless, please remember good music is always there on Radio 4. 「長夜細聽」節目當然少不了氣質優雅的作品，每晚亦會精選一些中國音樂送上。週五和週六晚還有兩小時爵士樂。 如果哪天你不能入睡，別忘了第四台這裡總有值得細聽的音樂。

逢星期一至五的黃昏，讓凌崎偵帶領你暢遊以音樂為主題的樂園。 【五大音樂景點】 古典樂、爵士樂、音樂劇、世界音樂、電影電視配樂 Join Livia Lin to take a stroll through the musical amusement park on weekday evenings. 【Five Major Attractions】 Classical, Jazz, Musical, World Music, Movie and TV Soundtrack

On Friday’s Backchat, we looked into the latest developments in Hong Kong's real estate market. The second quarter of this year presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, with anticipated declines in Grade A office rents, a surge in hotel transactions, and increasing demand for education-related properties. Investors are also seeking clarity on potential US interest rate cuts and what the medium-term impact would be — as they navigate an increasingly unpredictable market landscape. Could potential rate cuts stimulate investments? And what does that tell us about the property market outlook? After 9:45, we shifted our focus to artificial intelligence and found out more about the world's first half-marathon which will feature both humans and robots.  At 9:55, we also learned about an a highly-sophisticated tunnel inspector developed in Hong Kong, that has won Gold at the 2025 Edison Awards, better known as the "Oscars of Innovation". 9:05am-9:45am: Property market Q2 outlook 9:05am-9:30am: Jason Leung, Head of Land and Housing Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation 9:15am-9:30am: Thomas Chak, Head of Capital Markets and Investment Services at Colliers 9:30am-9:45am: Edwin Lee, Founder and CEO of Bridgeway Prime Shop Fund Management 9:45am-9:55am: AI marathon 9:45am-9:55am: Raj Shroff, AI consultant 9:55am-10:00am: Tunnel robot 9:55am-10:00am: Chuck Fung, General Manager (Robotics and Intelligence Division), Hong Kong Productivity Council

A fast moving and topical business and finance show bringing you breaking business and economic news and financial market updates. Join our team and their expert guests for analysis and discussion on the day's top business stories live every weekday morning 8.05am to 9am (HKT) on RTHK Radio 3.  Listen live here https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3 Find us on Facebook, on Twitter @MoneyTalkRadio3, or email us at moneytalk@rthk.hk

Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix Seven days a week from 1.05am... only on Radio 3

動聽的音樂，令人不自覺地投入羅乃新精心泡製的音樂網。

· 新碟調查組（樂評人：劉志剛）：柴可夫斯基：弦樂小夜曲及如歌的行板、蕭斯達高維契：室樂交響曲（澳洲室樂團 / Richard Tognetti） · 名家深度談（音樂教育家、理論家及攝影師 李志權博士） 樂聞提要： · 格魯吉亞女中音拉赫維莉舒維利（Anita Rachvelishvili）控告紐約大都會歌劇院 · 格拉賓國際鋼琴大賽公布最後30強，香港鋼琴家沈靜韜入圍 · 白遼士專家、指揮大師 John Nelson 辭世 新碟介紹： · 侯夫：鋼琴協奏曲、小奏鳴曲及組曲（侯夫，哈萊樂團 / 艾達） · 海頓：創世記 (Lucy Crowe (soprano)，Benjamin Bruns (tenor)，Christian Gerhaher (baritone)，巴伐利亞電台交響樂團及合唱團／力圖)

週末來到尾聲，《爵士靈感》為你準備好60分鐘爵士好歌，讓你在一週工作天開始前培養好心情！

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"March of the volunteers", the national anthem of China, is related to the bravery of Chinese young people resisting Japan's aggression of China. It was originally the theme song of the movie "Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm" which depicts the heroic stories of young Chinese marching to the front line to defend their country against Japanese aggression. Hong Kong is part of China. The National Anthem Ordinance came into force in June 2020.

RTHK Quartet was founded in 2009 with a view to promoting the genre of chamber music and encouraging the art of chamber music playing in Hong Kong.