Hong Kong – More than 150 university students gathered in Hong Kong to participate in the first Asia Pacific Catholic Universities Choral Symposium 2026.
The five-day event, themed “Harmony in Diversity,” will be held from June 17 to 21 at St. Francis University in Hong Kong. It aims to strengthen musical excellence, intercultural dialogue, and faith formation among young people in Catholic higher education.
The symposium, which opened with a liturgical concert at St. Andrew’s Church, will be followed by workshops, masterclasses, lectures, rehearsals, and collaborative performances on the university campus.
The artistic leadership for the symposium, Radio Veritas Asia reports, will be provided by Ko Matsushita, a renowned Japanese composer and conductor, who will bring together choirs from various countries to prepare a massed performance showcasing sacred and contemporary choral works from across the Asia-Pacific region. The Symposium will conclude with a public concert on June 20 at the Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. Participating institutions include Fu Jen Catholic University, De La Salle University Chorale and Universidade Católica Timorense.
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