Pawel Bartosinski, consul and head of finance and administration at the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong, said the event helped to promote cultural diversity, and that he hoped traditional Polish music and dance could feature at a future event.

　　He praised the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's efforts to foster a rich cultural life with its abundance of cultural events. “Hong Kong leads in cultural promotion in Southeast Asia,“ he said.

　　Apart from the concert, the festival showcased videos of drum performances filmed in 18 districts across Hong Kong. Drum performances were also on display throughout all districts of the city, offering interactive experiences to local communities.

　　The event also included a parent-child drum music workshop and the final of the Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition, which left spectators with an unforgettable experience.

　　Performers of 'Hancheng Xinggu', which literally means 'Marching Drums of Hancheng', a unique type of drum originating from the city of Hancheng in Shaanxi province, pose for a photo at Hong Kong Drum Festival on Dec 8. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]