Hong Kong Stars Promote Kowloon Walled City Films at Dubai Film Event
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong actors Wong Tak-bun, Chang Man-kit, and Dai Yuk-kay visited Dubai to attend the Hong Kong Film Parade – Dubai Station event hosted by the Asian Film Awards Academy. Chang made his first trip to Dubai representing the blockbuster film Kowloon Walled City: The Siege, while revealing excitement about the recently completed sequel. The three actors also took time to explore the city and enjoy the beach after their promotional duties.
Key Points
- The Hong Kong Film Parade – Dubai Station was organized by the Asian Film Awards Academy with support from Create Hong Kong, Film Development Fund, and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai
- Chang Man-kit attended his first Dubai visit, describing the city as a super metropolis with stunning and grand architecture
- Wong Tak-bun returned to Dubai after more than 20 years since his previous visit, expressing hope to return when the sequel is released
- Dai Yuk-kay represented the film The Birth of a Department, calling film a bridge for cultural exchange in a multicultural city
- The actors brought small gifts from Hong Kong to audiences and completed their trip with beach relaxation, describing the schedule as fulfilling
Why It Matters
The Dubai event represents Hong Kong's ongoing efforts to promote its film industry and cultural soft power in Middle East markets . For fans of Kowloon Walled City: The Siege, the confirmation that filming for the sequel is complete will heighten anticipation for the next installment featuring Chang's popular character Four Eyes .
The Dubai event represents Hong Kong's ongoing efforts to promote its film industry and cultural soft power in Middle East markets . For fans of Kowloon Walled City: The Siege, the confirmation that filming for the sequel is complete will heighten anticipation for the next installment featuring Chang's popular character Four Eyes .