New phase of HK Cultural Centre Arts Fair ready to begin
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     The Hong Kong Cultural Centre will launch the new phase of the Arts and Crafts Fair from August 10, 2008 to July 26, 2009, to enrich the artistic experience of local residents and visitors.

     Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the fair provides a platform for arts practitioners to show their work and share their creativity with visitors.

     A wide variety of arts services including live painting, portrait, sketching, silhouette cutting, calligraphy, photography as well as stalls selling self-made handicrafts will be available at the fair.

     Visitors are welcome to share the joy of arts at the Piazza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre under the beautiful scenic view of the Victoria Harbour.

     Live services, including painting and sketching as well as sales of handicraft will mainly open from 2pm to 7pm on Sundays and public holidays, while the photography service will open daily from 8pm to 10pm.

     Enquiries can be made on 2734 2009.

Ends/Monday, August 4, 2008
Issued at HKT 09:00

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