Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival 2018 this evening (March 23):
      
     First of all, a big welcome to those of you who have come from afar. Hong Kong is Asia's world city, and we are proud of our diversified and vibrant culture. Hong Kong is therefore an ideal place for an event like the Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival.  This Festival is a signature music event that has been held in Hong Kong since 2011.  With Vietnam coming on board this year, the Festival now has nine participating Asian countries and regions. The 16 top singers or groups joining the performance tonight will no doubt bring us a wonderful evening of music extravaganza.
      
     So, my congratulations to the organiser, IFPI (Hong Kong Group), on yet another very successful edition of Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival this year. I wish you all a wonderful evening. Thank you very much.

Ends/Friday, March 23, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:16

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