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Countryside Conservation Office holds National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition 2026 (with photos)
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     The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau is holding the National Ecology Day (NED) Thematic Exhibition 2026 starting today (September 1) in celebration of the fourth National Ecology Day.

     Through a variety of interactive experiences, the exhibition aims to enhance public awareness of the culture and natural ecology of Hong Kong's countryside, encourage members of the public to visit the countryside, and raise their awareness of ecological civilisation and environmental protection, embodying the important concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets".

     The exhibition comprises three themes. The zones under the theme of "Mirs Bay, Hong Kong" combine the stunning scenery of Yan Chau Tong in Mirs Bay captured by renowned fine art landscape photographer Kelvin Yuen with a moving musical composition created by music maestro Tan Dun, the artistic director, presenting a symphony of natural landscapes and world-class music. The zones under the themes of "Nature Conservation" and "Village Stories" feature multimedia interactive elements, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in exploring Hong Kong's rich biodiversity, village culture and stories.

     The exhibition will be held from today to September 6 at The Corner, an indoor space on the ground floor of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre. The opening hours are from 11am to 8pm. Admission is free. For details, please visit the NED thematic webpage (cco.gov.hk/en/news/ned-2026-exhibition).

     The country had designated August 15 as NED every year since 2023, with a view to enhancing public awareness of ecological civilisation and environmental protection. Government and non-governmental organisations have launched a series of special events from August 15 to late September, including this exhibition, to enable members of the public to respond to and participate in NED. Details of the NED Thematic Exhibition and the special events have been uploaded to the CCO website (cco.gov.hk/en/event-calendar/ned) and the Hong Kong Biodiversity Information Hub website of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (bih.gov.hk/en/education-programmes/programmes/index.html).
 
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The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau is holding the National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition 2026 starting today (September 1) in celebration of the fourth National Ecology Day. Photo shows (from left) the Principal Assistant Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Nature Conservation), Ms Eugenia Chung; the Chairman of the Environmental Campaign Committee, Ms Grace Kwok; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; the Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee, Dr Eric Cheng; and the Head of the CCO, Professor Stephen Tang, at the exhibition.
The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau is holding the National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition 2026 starting today (September 1) in celebration of the fourth National Ecology Day. Photo shows (from left) the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; the Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee, Dr Eric Cheng; the Chairman of the Environmental Campaign Committee, Ms Grace Kwok; the Head of the CCO, Professor Stephen Tang; and the Principal Assistant Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Nature Conservation), Ms Eugenia Chung, visiting the Habitat Exploration zone under the theme "Nature Conservation" at the exhibition.
The Countryside Conservation Office under the Environment and Ecology Bureau is holding the National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition 2026 starting today (September 1) in celebration of the fourth National Ecology Day. Photo shows the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (centre), and the Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee, Dr Eric Cheng (second left), visiting the Hakka Dialect Classroom zone under the theme "Village Stories" at the exhibition.
The Countryside Conservation Office under the Environment and Ecology Bureau is holding the National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition 2026 starting today (September 1) in celebration of the fourth National Ecology Day. Photo shows the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, visiting the Stories of the Villages zone under the theme "Village Stories" at the exhibition.