Reputed as one of the most prominent local arts and cultural venues, the Hong Kong City Hall embodies the history of important cultural events and is synonymous with the local cultural development. Milestone events, such as the early Festival of Hong Kong, the first Hong Kong Arts Festival (1973), the first Festival of Asian Arts (1976), the first Hong Kong International Film Festival (1977) and the first International Arts Carnival (1982), all had their inaugurations at the Hong Kong City Hall.