(SCMP) Opinion | Why aren’t we pushing Hong Kong harder as a hub for kung fu fans?
October 31, 2024
The article explores why Hong Kong isn’t leveraging its martial arts heritage to attract tourists and action film fans. Prof. Quentin Parker notes that the Chief Executive’s recent policy address barely mentioned martial arts, missing its potential as a tourism brand and economic driver. Hong Kong’s martial arts films, once globally renowned with stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, have declined, and youth lack opportunities to learn martial arts due to academic pressures. The author urges promoting martial arts tourism, such as restoring Bruce Lee’s residence, and supporting training initiatives like the New Era Martial Arts Club to preserve Hong Kong’s martial arts culture.
Published in SCMP on October 31, 2024.