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Around 3,300 students, witnessed by the Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) with a giant finger painting to promote the anti-drug message at Victoria Park today (November 26).
Organised by the Western Police District, the Narcotics Division and the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN), the event is part of a series of large-scale anti-drug publicity and education activities, which aim to increase the awareness of teenagers of the harmful effects of drug abuse and encourage them to follow a healthy lifestyle.
The students, led by 200 police volunteers, used their fingers to produce the giant painting measuring 2,101 square metres and carrying the anti-drug slogan ˇ§Not Now, Not Ever, Say No to Drugsˇ¨.
Witnessed by the Chief Executive, the Guinness World Record Adjudicator announced the breaking of the world record upon completion of the painting. A Guinness World Record Certificate was also presented to the student representatives.
Mr Tsang then led all the students to make a pledge together, symbolising their commitment and determination in fighting drug abuse.
Other guests attending the event included the Commissioner of Police, Mr Tang King-shing; Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Anti Youth Drug Abuse Campaign, Mr Cheng Shing-fung; Under Secretary for Education, Mr Kenneth Chen; Commissioner for Narcotics, Ms Sally Wong; and ACAN Chairman, Professor Daniel Shek.
The finger painting will be produced as banners and put on display at all immigration checkpoints, public amenities, non-governmental organisations and schools.
A multi-media exhibition of the highlights of the event will also be held at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre in Admiralty between December 2009 and March 2010.
Police Report No. 1
Ends/Thursday, November 26, 2009
Issued at HKT 14:26
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