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Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (Ju… read more

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 3) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Deep Water Bay Beach, St Stephen’s Beach, Turtle Cove Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Lo So Shing Beach, Upper Cheung Sha Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach and Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District; and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches. read more

     Owing to the maintenance works on the flag poles and the podium at the Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, the flag-raising ceremony scheduled at 8am today (July 3) will be suspended. read more

     London’s docklands thronged with thousands of people who came together to enjoy a day of Dragon Boat racing and cultural performances at the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2019, sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) on June 30 (London time). The festival took place in London’s Royal Albert Dock, opposite London City Airport, and helped raise money for Chinese charities in London.

     The teams taking part ranged from local community and city businesses to public organisations and charities, and included several British Dragon Boat Association teams. The London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is organised by the London Chinatown Lions Club, the London Chinese Community Centre and the Hong Kong Executives Club. A record number of 56 dragon boat teams took part in a full day of racing.

     Addressing the opening ceremony, the Director-General of the London ETO, Ms Priscilla To, said, “Dragon boat racing originated in ancient Chinese folklore more than two thousand years ago. To this date, it has become one of the most celebrated festivals all over the globe. 

     “Dragon boat racing has become a symbol of Hong Kong’s strength, vitality and dynamism.   The excitement of the games, the colour of the racing boats and the flying flags, as well as the drums on the boat and the cheers of spectators all resemble the energy, the charm and the vibrancy of Hong Kong.”

     Apart from the racing, the festival created a true carnival atmosphere. As well as the thrilling races, there was a main East West stage featuring a wide range of acts, including traditional Chinese lion dancing; live music from up-and-coming local artists; theatrical acts; dance performances; tai chi demonstrations and comedy acts. There was also a food festival allowing people to try traditional street food from Asia including Chinese, Japanese and Korean Cuisine.

     More information about the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2019 is available at www.lhkdbf.co.uk/.

          

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:      Members of the public are advised to report any street flooding that comes to … read more