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Hong Kong culture chief pays tribute to late actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming
HK🏛️ Politics8 hr. ago

Hong Kong culture chief pays tribute to late actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming

The Hong Kong culture secretary, Rosanna Law, has expressed her condolences over the death of veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming, who passed away at the age of 94. Lau, known as 'Ming Sir,' made significant contributions to Hong Kong's dance and performing arts sectors throughout his career. Born in 1931, he was among the first Hong Kong dancers to receive formal training in Europe and incorporated his Chinese heritage into his performances. He gained international recognition through works such as 'Rebirth of the Phoenix,' which was performed in France during the 1960s. The cause of his death was not specified, but he had been critically ill in recent years.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
Hong Kong culture chief pays tribute to late actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming

The Hong Kong culture secretary, Rosanna Law, has expressed her condolences over the death of veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming, who passed away at the age of 94. Lau, known as 'Ming Sir,' made significant contributions to Hong Kong's dance and performing arts sectors throughout his career. Born in 1931, he was among the first Hong Kong dancers to receive formal training in Europe and incorporated his Chinese heritage into his performances. He gained international recognition through works such as 'Rebirth of the Phoenix,' which was performed in France during the 1960s. The cause of his death was not specified, but he had been critically ill in recent years.

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