Flower show photo competition entries to close on April 12
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     Members of the public who are interested in entering the "Symphony of Spring Flowers" photo competition of the Hong Kong Flower Show 2011 are reminded to submit their entries by 6pm next Tuesday (April 12).

     All entries, including completed entry forms, should be submitted by mail or in person during office hours to the Secretariat of Hong Kong Flower Show, 11/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1-3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin.

     Jointly organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), and sponsored by Shriro (HK) Ltd, the competition is divided into three categories: Category A - Portrait of TVB Artistes and Miss Hong Kong; Category B - Flowers; and Category C - Snapshots.

     Entries for Category A should be photos taken during the shooting session for TVB artistes and Miss Hong Kong on March 10 at the flower show showground in Victoria Park. Entries for Category B and C should be photos taken at the showground during the show period and related to the show.

     In each category, there will be a first, second, and third prize and a number of commendations. Results of the competition will be announced in June on the LCSD website at www.lcsd.gov.hk. Winners will be notified in writing for collection of prizes.

     All winning entries will be put on display for one month at the Kowloon Park Arcade in mid June. They will also be uploaded onto the LCSD website at the same time.

     For details of the photo competition, please refer to the leaflets and entry forms available at the LCSD's District Leisure Services Offices, or visit the LCSD website. For enquiries, please call 2601 8260.

Ends/Friday, April 8, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:16

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