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Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (EAG) mascots Dony and Ami will greet visitors at Park Central during a roving exhibition from Friday to Sunday (November 27 to 29).The mascots will tour the exhibition and be available for photos with visitors from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday (November 28 and 29).
The exhibition covers the history of the EAG, Hong Kong's achievements in past EAGs, the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games Gallery, volunteer programme, theme song, countdown, and the graphics and design palette.
Also on display are EAG videos, interactive sports information, memorabilia and mascot standees for photo taking. EAG giveaways will be distributed while supplies last.
A total of 37 smaller-scale exhibitions are also being held in the 18 districts from March to December. (Please refer to Annex.)
The exhibitions have been organised by the Information Services Department, in conjunction with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Home Affairs Department and the 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited.
The Hong Kong 2009 EAG will be held from December 5 to 13. About 2,300 athletes from nine countries and regions of East Asia will take part in the competitions.
EAG participating countries/regions are China; Democratic People's Republic of Korea; Hong Kong, China; Japan; Korea; Macau, China; Mongolia; Chinese Taipei and Guam.
For more information about the Hong Kong 2009 EAG, please visit www.2009eastasiangames.hk .
Ends/Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:57
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