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More than 480 events and activities will be staged over the next eight months in support of the "Hong Kong: Our Home" Campaign launched today (April 23).
The public participation campaign, launched by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, includes a wide range of events under four themes: 'Vibrant Hong Kong', 'Hip Hong Kong', 'Caring Hong Kong' and 'Fresh Hong Kong'.
'Vibrant Hong Kong' brings together major cultural, sports and recreational activities that promote vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.
'Hip Hong Kong' will cater for activities for young people nurturing their vision, creativity, leadership and commitment.
'Caring Hong Kong' events will foster mutual help among neighbours and encourage people to show care and concern for the under-privileged and the disadvantaged.
'Fresh Hong Kong' will involve promotional activities on low-carbon and low-waste lifestyle, appreciation of the city's natural heritage and healthy lifestyle.
While some activities will be taken forward by Government bureaux and departments, stakeholders in different sectors who have been organising or planning similar events may consider adjusting their plans so as to align their events with the Campaign's various themes. They are also welcome to organise new events under the Campaign.
Groups and individuals who share common goals and are willing to contribute their time, energy, passion and talent to building the community spirit and fostering mutual care and concern are welcome to come on board as "Partner Organisations" and include their activities under the Campaign banner.
So far, 170 partner organisations have signed up to support the Campaign.
All of the events and activities will be uploaded onto e-calendar on the Campaign website www.hkourhome.gov.hk.
Major events supporting the Campaign over the next two to three months include:
* A three-day series of district cleansing operations starting from this Friday (April 26) and covering all 18 districts in Hong Kong
* The launch of the 4th Hong Kong Games at Siu Sai Wan Stadium on Saturday night (April 27)
* The Food Wise Campaign to reduce food waste and promote a no-waste lifestyle, starting in May
* The Clean Shorelines Campaign to get underway in late May
* Energy Saving Charter for shopping malls, from May to September
* The inaugural berthing at the new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in June
* The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival in June
* The Hong Kong Ani-Com Summer from July to August
* InnoCarnival and student video competition from July to November
* The 'Hong Kong Citizen, Hong Kong Heart' Ambassador volunteer programme
* Family Community Inclusion Project in Wong Tai Sin
* Hong Kong "Positive Energy Day" on 26 May
* Opportunities for the Elderly Project
Full details of these events and many others will be provided throughout the course of the Campaign.
Ends/Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:41
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