A survey has found that more than 80 percent of respondents — all Hong Kong adults —said they are proud of traditional Chinese culture, while around half of them said they expect the government to improve its publicity for, and promotion of, Chinese culture.

The study — commissioned by local think tank Bauhinia Institute — surveyed 615 Hong Kong adults between June 19 and 28.  

Over 60 percent of respondents said they believe that traditional Chinese culture has had a tremendous influence on them. Elements such as calligraphy and painting, traditional festivals, and cooking were identified as the most beloved aspects of this rich cultural heritage.

Some respondents said that the city should focus on cultivating more diverse talent and further enhancing the cultural and arts infrastructure, to give full play to Hong Kong's role in promoting the integration and development of Chinese and foreign cultures

Asked about Chinese culture’s role in boosting the economy, 63.4 percent of respondents said they believe that doing more to promote the culture would attract more visitors to Hong Kong.

However, some respondents said they believe that many young Hong Kong people have a limited understanding of traditional Chinese culture, with 16.5 percent saying they consider them to have "very little” knowledge of the culture.

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Nearly half of the respondents said that the Hong Kong government did not do enough in the past to promote traditional Chinese culture.

Respondents suggested that the government could do more to strengthen family education, as well as organize more traditional festival celebrations, family-friendly activities, workshops and exhibitions.

Some respondents said that the city should focus on cultivating more diverse talent and further enhancing the cultural and arts infrastructure, to give full play to Hong Kong's role in promoting the integration and development of Chinese and foreign cultures.

Other recommendations included bolstering exchanges between and collaboration with foreign arts institutions, and hosting more world-class cultural and arts events.

The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) states that the country will support Hong Kong in developing into a center for cultural and artistic exchanges between China and the world.

Since June, Hong Kong has been staging its inaugural Chinese Culture Festival, which runs until September and features approximately 100 programs and activities.

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It also features dedicated programs and school tours, providing more opportunities for Hong Kong students to appreciate and understand the essence of Chinese culture, as well as enhance their sense of national identity.