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FS's speech at Chinese New Year Night Parade (with photos/video)
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    Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the 2008 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui tonight (February 7):

Ladies and Gentlemen,

    Kung Hei Fat Choi! 

    It gives me great pleasure to welcome all of you on the first day of the Lunar New Year to share the excitement of the Parade organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

    In its thirteenth year, the Parade showcases our city's unique blend of East and West. I am sure that the Parade will bring you an entertaining and memorable evening that is full of fun.

    Adding to our spectrum of colourful festivities this year are the Olympic Equestrian Events.  Hong Kong is proud to co-host the Games in six months' time and our community is ready to give our best.  So do come again and experience the vibrancy of Hong Kong.

    I wish you all good health, happiness and prosperity in the Year of the Rat.

    Thank you.

Ends/Thursday, February 7, 2008
Issued at HKT 20:28

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