The Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum, organised by the Home Affairs Bureau, will be held in Hong Kong September 28 to 30.

Ministers for culture, cultural leaders and professionals of prominent cultural organisations from Asian economies including Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan have been invited.

The three-day event will feature a ministerial meeting, open forums and cultural programmes.

Secretary for Home Affairs Dr Patrick Ho said the forum aims to foster cultural co-operation and share experiences on efforts to promote creative industries among the participating economies.

"It will also enhance Hong Kong's profile as the creative and cultural hub of Asia," Dr Ho said.

The public is invited to attend the following two forum sessions to be held at the Convention & Exhibition Centre: (Session 1) September 29, 2.30pm, discussing arts, crafts and antiques, and performing arts; and, (Session 2) September 30, 9.30am, publishing, film and video, and design.

The forum is the first occasion of its kind where Asian cultural delegations headed at the ministerial level share their experience with the arts, cultural and creative sectors of Hong Kong.