Hongkong Post today (September 12) announced details of the Special Stamps Issuing Programme 2019 and the 2019 Local Standing Order Service (LSOS).
 
     Hong Kong's natural grandeur and cultural vitality are the focuses of the stamp issues in 2019. As a vibrant city where a stunning cityscape and green countryside exist side by side, Hong Kong boasts a wealth of natural resources. A stamp set on marine life will be issued next year to showcase Hong Kong's rich marine biodiversity. Equally attractive will be the issue on the MacLehose Trail, showing some of the most scenic parts of Hong Kong along its 10 sections. To usher in the Year of the Pig, Hongkong Post is pleased to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special issue starring the sweet, plump animal with its curly tail. Hong Kong's standard of public services has always been acclaimed, and in this regard special stamp issues will be released as a salute to the truly dedicated Government Flying Service, Hong Kong Police Force and Pok Oi Hospital. Hongkong Post is also presenting stamp issues featuring the Xiqu Centre of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the popular comic character Old Master Q to exhibit Hong Kong's fascinating culture. These wonderful stamp collections put Hong Kong's wild beauty and cultural vitality in a frame.

     In addition, the seventh "Heartwarming" stamp series will be a perfect gift for sending loving messages to dear ones. The Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape will be featured in the "World Heritage in China Series No. 8" stamps. Last but not least, stamps marking the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and Hongkong Post's participation in the China 2019 World Stamp Exhibition, two highly collectible stamp issues, will be offered.
 
     Advance orders for the Programme can be placed through Hongkong Post's LSOS from today onwards. Customers who place orders from today to October 31 are eligible to join Hongkong Post's incentive schemes and receive attractive gifts. Those who order through Hongkong Post's online stamp advance ordering platform Stamp OnNet (www.stamponnet.hongkongpost.hk) will enjoy extra bonus points.
 
     Roadshows will be held by Hongkong Post during the aforesaid period. Those who visit the roadshows will be the first in town to view the gorgeous stamps to be issued in 2019 and get attractive and quality rewards upon purchase. Furthermore, buyers can enjoy the privileges offered in Hongkong Post's two-pane promotion programme of the Heartwarming Stamps Customised Service. Photo shooting booths will be set up at selected roadshow locations where members of the public can take instant photos. They can then use the photos or pictures from their personal photo collections to produce their own stamps.
 
     Further information about the special stamp issues and associated philatelic products in 2019 can be obtained from any post office and Hongkong Post's website at www.hongkongpost.hk, or by calling the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline at 2785 5711.
 

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (September 12) announced that as the Strong Wind Signal No.3 has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility will be closed at 2.20pm until further notice. 

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 12) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Anglers' Beach in Tsuen Wan District as Grade 4, which means the beach is not suitable for swimming. The red flag has been hoisted. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 12) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Lo So Shing Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     As part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Transport Department (TD), a roving exhibition is being held from today (September 12) until mid-December at various locations to enhance public understanding of the TD's work and future development.
      
     The roving exhibition showcases the development of Hong Kong's transport management, planning and services over the past 50 years. It also outlines the way forward for the city's road and transport network and infrastructure, as well as directions for promoting smart mobility. Apart from display panels, a physical model will also be on display at some of the venues to demonstrate the application of "in-vehicle units" for paying tunnel fees and car park fees by remote means.
      
     The roving exhibition venues and dates are as follows.
 
September 12 – 16          Covered Piazza, Times Square, Causeway Bay*
(10am–10pm)  
 
October 9 – 13                Near Exit D, MTR Admiralty Station      
(9am–10pm)  
 
October 23 – 27              Paid Concourse, MTR Tsuen Wan Station
(9am–10pm)
 
November 1 – 5              Fashion World (Site 2), Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa,
(10am–10pm)               Hung Hom*
 
December 4 – 8               Paid Concourse, MTR Choi Hung Station      
(9am–10pm)
        
December 10 – 14           1/F, Central Government Offices* 
(9am–6pm)
 
*a physical model will be on display