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Due to the unavailability of the artists, the performances by The China Peking Opera Theatre scheduled for June 5 to June 8 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre have been cancelled, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department said.

Cash refunds are available until June 11 upon presentation of tickets at the box offices of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre or Hong Kong City Hall.

For enquiries, please call 2268 7323.

End/Friday, June 6, 2003

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