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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, celebrated his Mid-Autumn Festival by visiting residents and the elderly in North District and joining a family for a festive meal at Ka Fuk Estate in Fanling today (September 14).
Mr Tsang first called into one of the largest market complex in North District, the Shek Wu Hui Market. He chatted with residents, visited a variety of stalls, including those selling seafood, fresh meat and fruit, and talked to shop owners about their businesses.
Mr Tsang then visited the Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association Buddhist Li Chong Yuet Ming Nursing Home for the Elderly. The nursing home provides more than 200 subsidised residential care places for elders. Mr Tsang was briefed on the facilities provided by the nursing home and he played games and sang with the elderly.
During his visit, Mr Tsang met members of the North District Council and chairmen of the rural committees of Fanling, Sha Tau Kok and Tak Ku Ling. He listened to their views on the development of North District and the economic situation of Hong Kong.
To end his visit, Mr Tsang visited a nuclear family. Mr Chan, in his 40s, has been living in Ka Fuk Estate, Fanling, with his wife and three teenage children for many years. Mr Tsang asked about their daily life, concerns and needs and celebrated the Mid-Autumn festival over a festive meal with the family.
Ends/Sunday, September 14, 2008
Issued at HKT 19:55
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