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The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE):
Members of the public are invited to an exhibition on civic education entitled "Enrich your life, serve the community" to be held at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2009 (Booth 3G28-24, Children's Paradise) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from tomorrow (July 22) to July 28.
The exhibition is jointly organised by the CPCE and the Home Affairs Bureau. The slogan of the activities is "Live Positively, Join Hands for Social Harmony".
The exhibition will feature publicity materials on the topical themes of the CPCE as well as a wide range of teaching materials and publications on civic education produced by the CPCE, the Education Bureau and the Independent Commission Against Corruption. An interactive games booth will be set up and souvenirs will be distributed.
To promote the district civic education projects sponsored by the CPCE under the "Pilot Co-operation Scheme with District Councils" in 2009, bookmarks with information about the district activities will be distributed.
A ceremony to launch the exhibition cum district activities will be held tomorrow at 1pm on the stage of Children's Paradise. Officiating guests are: the Convenor of the CPCE Publicity Sub-committee, Ms Lisa Lau; the Convenor of the CPCE Basic Law Promotion Working Group, Mr Poon Chun-yuen; CPCE member, Mr Nelson Yip Siu-hong; Principal Assistant Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Jacky Lum; and artiste Ms Tse Ning.
For details, please call 3181 3593 or visit the CPCE's website (www.cpce.gov.hk/eng/news/bookfair_09.htm).
Ends/Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:00
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