To mark its 20th anniversary this year, the Science in the Public Service (SIPS) campaign will specially hold the Science and Technology Fair. Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), the fair is co-organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the HKO at the Special Exhibition Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum from September 25 (Friday) to September 27 (Sunday). Admission is free.

     The Chairman of the SIPS Campaign Organising Committee and Assistant Director of the HKO, Mr Lee Lap-shun, and the Acting Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Culture), Mr Ng Chi-wo, officiated at the opening ceremony today (September 24). Mr Lee said that the success of SIPS in public education over the years had been well recognised and attributable to the ongoing close collaboration among partners. It was expected that the fair would further motivate members of the public, especially youngsters, to develop a passion for science.

     Since its launch in 2006, SIPS has been committed to promoting public education in science by organising a wide range of activity. It has thus far engaged over 40 government bureaux, departments and supporting organisations as partners. Themed "20 Years of 'Science in the Public Service': Improving Livelihood through Science and Innovation", the fair this year will present over 20 booths to showcase the latest achievements of science and technology applied in daily public services with a variety of exhibits, science experiments and games. Video highlights of Dr Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first payload expert, taking part in the national manned spaceflight mission, will also be screened.

     SIPS will also launch a series of science lectures, scientific exploration activities, site visits, and workshops from October to December. For details, please visit the website at www.science.gov.hk.

Ends/Thursday, September 24, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:33

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