Hong Kong Customs fully supports National Security Education Day (with photos)

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Hong Kong Customs gives its full support to the National Security Education Day organised by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The department held the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day today (April 18) to promote national security education to members of the public through a series of interactive activities and allow them to learn about the department's mission and work on safeguarding national security from multiple perspectives. Apart from members of the public, dignitaries of the community, youth groups and more than 2 000 students from 82 schools were also invited. More than 7 000 admission tickets were distributed.

     The Open Day featured a wide variety of activities, including game booths on national security education to enhance public understanding of national security and introduce Customs' work in safeguarding this key area. Visitors enjoyed not only the performances by the Customs Detector Dog Team, the Customs Pop Band and the Dragon and Lion Dance Team, but also the display of firearms and weapons, as well as an exhibition of customs clearance equipment. Game booths and inflatable jumping castles for children were also set up. The games were designed to introduce the department's responsibility to perform its gatekeeping role in an interactive manner. In particular, the virtual reality games enabled the participants to experience the country's lunar exploration and the development of national security and defence capabilities in an immersive environment, while a number of fitness tests including an isometric strength test and a standing long jump were arranged at the recruitment booth to strengthen the participants' understanding of the Customs fitness requirements.

     The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, also attended the event and officiated at the commencement ceremony with the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat.

     The public's response to the open day was overwhelming, indicating that the event was conducive to enhancing their understanding of the significance of Customs in safeguarding national security.

Ends/Saturday, April 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 21:35

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Hong Kong Customs today (April 18) held the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day. Photo shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, taking part in the national security-themed game booth at the open day.

Hong Kong Customs today (April 18) held the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day. Photo shows “Customs YES” youth member introducing the national security-themed game booth to the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC (third left).

Hong Kong Customs today (April 18) held the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day. Photo shows a member of public touring the outdoor firing range.

Hong Kong Customs today (April 18) held the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day. Photo shows Hong Kong Customs Detector Dog Team performing at the open day.

Hong Kong Customs today (April 18) held the Hong Kong Customs College Open Day. Photo shows a member of public playing at the game booths.