Carnival of Care and Harmony held today (with photos)
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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, officiated the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Other officiating guests included the Director of Home Affairs, Ms Priscilla To.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Chan said friends from non-ethnic Chinese communities may still encounter challenges in their daily lives in Hong Kong, such as language barriers and cultural differences. Government bureaux and departments are dedicated to providing a wide range of support services to help them integrate more fully into society and realise their potential, so that Hong Kong can truly become a home for all.
Mr Chan also said that there are currently 10 Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities, located in districts with larger populations of non-ethnic Chinese communities, running a diverse range of services and activities. Among these, a total of 12 "Ethnic Minority Care Teams", led by social workers, have been established at each of the Support Service Centres, where they proactively conduct home visits and reach out to ethnic minorities; a "Youth Network" and a "Women's Network" have also been established at every Support Service Centre, which organise targeted programmes such as career training, exchange visits to the Mainland and health seminars specifically for ethnic minority youth and women, helping them build social connections, integrate into the community, and deepen their understanding of the country's development.
At the event, four young service users from the Support Service Centres shared their experiences of participating in the "Youth Network" Mainland exchange tours. They visited Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen to deepen their understanding of national history and culture, and gained insight into the country's development opportunities through technology park, museum, and space centre visits.
The Carnival of Care and Harmony featured performances of different ethnic groups that included dancing and traditional musical instrument performances, as well as interactive booths that allowed participants to learn about Hong Kong's multiculturalism through hands-on activities. The event not only provided a platform for interaction, it also deepened the public's understanding of people from different ethnic backgrounds and cultures, promoting the spirit of care, respect, and inclusion.
Ends/Sunday, August 23, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:33
Issued at HKT 18:33
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