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"HK SciFest 2025" opens with over 100 science programmes to spark public's curiosity about scientific world (with photos)
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     "HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM), will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27. The HKScM is collaborating with over 50 partners, including government departments, universities and science organisations, launching over 100 science programmes, including science workshops, lectures, seminars, film screenings, and site visits. Most activities are free, and members of the public are welcome to join.
      
     "HK SciFest" is one of the largest popular science events in Hong Kong. Addressing the opening ceremony today (April 17), the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan, said although Hong Kong is geographically small, the city has generated numerous scientific research initiatives and innovations that benefit the global community. Notable examples include optical fibre networks which are capable of receiving and transmitting vast amount of information in a wink, and non-invasive prenatal diagnosis that provides safer and more accurate assessments to detect the risk of genetic disease in fetuses. With the theme of "Local Contributions in Science", this year's "HK SciFest" aims to showcase the vibrant ecosystem of scientific research in Hong Kong, and the collective efforts of local science institutions and organisations in popularising scientific knowledge and driving the development of science and technology through a wide range of programmes.
      
     Other officiating guests today included the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong, and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Lawrence Lee.
      
     Part of the Ground Floor Exhibition Hall of the HKScM will be converted into a "Science Bazaar" with more than 10 activity booths, where members of the public can enjoy a fun and educational science experience. Activities include a virtual autonomous vehicle driving game, a drone display, a virtual reality game to tour Geoparks in Hong Kong, local animal specimens, and learning how to identify the authenticity of gems using scientific methods. There will also be hands-on science demonstrations, mini-exhibitions and mini-workshops.
      
     Other highlighted activities of the festival include Croucher Science Week, which will invite science communicators from around the world to host onsite science performances and workshops to explore techniques for coral propagation and reef rehabilitation and to assemble a model electric tricycle. In addition, lectures about saving sea turtles in Hong Kong and the application of artificial intelligence in daily life, film screenings of sci-fi films "Interstellar" (2014) and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001), guided tours at the Volcano Discovery Centre, and much more. For details of the activities and registration, please visit www.hk.science.museum/scifest2025/?lang=en. 
 
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The opening ceremony of "HK SciFest 2025" was held today (April 17) at the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM). Photo shows (from left) the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Lawrence Lee, officiating at the ceremony.
The opening ceremony of "HK SciFest 2025" was held today (April 17) at the Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo shows the officiating guests and representatives of partners at the opening ceremony.
"HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM), will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27. Photo shows the "Science Bazaar" at the Ground Floor Exhibition Hall of the HKScM.
"HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum, will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27. Photo shows the "Hong Kong Geology and Slope Safety Carnival" booth hosted by the Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering and Development Department. Members of the public can learn about slope safety, geotechnical engineering and Hong Kong geology from interactive games.
"HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum, will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27. Photo shows the booth set up by the Hong Kong Biodiversity Museum, University of Hong Kong. Members of the public can view local animal specimens such as pangolin, Asian barred owl, and dragonflies.
"HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum, will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27. Photo shows the Smart "Flying" and "Travelling" Experience Zone hosted by the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute. Members of the public can learn about electric vehicle and autonomous driving technologies by participating in a virtual autonomous vehicle driving game.
"HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum, will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27, launching over 100 activities. Photo shows the "Virtual Reality Exploration of Human Body" workshop, where participants can explore every nook and cranny of the human body, from muscles and bones to organs and biomolecules, using virtual reality technology.
"HK SciFest 2025", organised by the Science Promotion Unit of the Hong Kong Science Museum, will be held from tomorrow (April 18) to April 27, launching over 100 activities. Photo shows the "Microscope DIY" workshop, where participants can assemble simple microscopes.