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People are encouraged to take part in some 800 district celebration activities in the coming few months to share the joy of the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Large-scale celebration events including spectacular pyrotechnics displays in Tai Po, Tsuen Wan and in front of Great Buddha on Lantau Island; float processions, grand parades, carnivals, performance shows, an air-sea-land carnival and countdown variety shows will be organised for the enjoyment and participation of people from all walks of life.
While renowned mainland cultural troupes will be invited to visit Hong Kong, local groups will also perform at various variety shows and carnivals.
A demonstration of wedding rites of fishing folk as well as an exhibition of traditional Chinese handicraft will be staged at Aberdeen Promenade.
On the sports side, a midnight run, a five-a-side soccer competition, colour boat competitions and dragon boat races will be organised to mark the 10th anniversary.
To enhance the festive flavour of the occasion, the champion of the district-based Bunting Design Competition will be displayed at the respective districts for a month. A Launching and Prize Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on June 14.
In addition, winning entries of the "18 Districts Loveable Sights" drawing competition of the 18 districts will compete for overall champion. A prize presentation ceremony is scheduled for June 28.
Eighteen event calendars which set out details of celebration activities in the respective districts have been uploaded onto Home Affairs Department's website at www.had.gov.hk. A limited number of event calendars are available at the respective district offices.
Ends/Sunday, June 3, 2007
Issued at HKT 15:01
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