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　　The “Encountering Chinese Culture” Carnival of the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) 2025, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), was held this afternoon (June 22) at Sha Tin Town Hall and New Town Plaza. Through stage performances rich in Chinese cultural characteristics, “Vibrant ICH” performances, booth activities and more, the Carnival raised people’s awareness of and interest in Chinese culture as well as intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items. These enchanting free activities attracted an attendance of around 18 000. “Vibrant ICH” performances and booth activities are also programmes of Hong Kong ICH Month 2025. 

　　The Carnival kicked off with an exciting dance by the Pok Fu Lam Village Fire Dragon Association, followed by a number of performances by outstanding arts groups and ICH practitioners from the Mainland and Hong Kong. Some of the music and dance performances were excerpts from this year’s CCF highlights, including the Museum Series: “The Sounds from Cultural Relics”, “Ancient Styles ‧ Modern Chants” Classical Literature × Contemporary Dance and “Taisheng and Huayin Lao Qiang: Big Uncle, Second Uncle are All His Uncles” Concert. The “Vibrant ICH” performances featured ICH items of Jiangxi Province, such as Xingguo folk songs, Gannan tea-plucking opera as well as Hakka folk songs and dances. These were complemented by local puppet show and Hakka song performance, which received an enthusiastic response from citizens and visitors with rounds of applause throughout the event. 

　　The Carnival featured various booth activities covering a wide range of ICH items of traditional craftsmanship, including Chinese brush making, Hong Kong cheongsam making, puppetry, fishing net plaiting, movable-type printing, patterned band weaving and gold leaf decoration. Many citizens also made special visit to watch demonstrations and participate in workshops to closely explore the essence of ICH. 

　　Mentees from the Strive and Rise Programme were invited to participate in today’s Carnival. Apart from watching live stage performances, they also took part in the activities at different booths to experience the charm of Chinese culture and ICH items.

　　In addition, the “Library-on-Wheels” from the Hong Kong Public Libraries brought books with Chinese cultural themes to the Carnival, and story ambassadors also delivered stories with the children. The “Mobile ICH” vehicle attracted members of the public with its on-board displays and interactive devices. Meanwhile, the “ICH Story-telling” sessions helped participants of all ages learn about the characteristics of ICH items in Hong Kong through illustrated books on ICH. 

　　Many visitors also joined the “Mystery of Chinese Writing” Roving Exhibition and explored the photo display on ICH and cultures of Ganzhou, Jiangxi at scene. They also enjoyed Chinese music performances by a trainee’s ensemble from the Music Office of the LCSD. 

　　The CCF, presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) and organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office under the LCSD, aims to promote Chinese culture and enhance the public’s national identity and cultural confidence. It also aims to attract top-notch artists and arts groups from the Mainland and other parts of the world for exchanges in Chinese arts and culture. The CCF 2025 is held from June to September. Through over 280 performing arts programmes in various forms and related extension activities, the festival provides members of the public and visitors with more opportunities to enjoy distinctive programmes that showcase fine traditional Chinese culture, thereby facilitating patriotic education and contributing to the inheritance, transformation and development of traditional Chinese culture in Hong Kong. For details, please visit www.ccf.gov.hk.

　　Hong Kong ICH Month 2025 is presented by the CSTB and organised by the ICHO of the LCSD with ICH June as the strategic partner. Delightful programmes include 80 ICH performances, 60 interactive experiential booths and 20 “ICH Highlight Tours”, covering over 100 ICH items and bringing together over 50 ICH practitioners, including representative bearers of the national ICH. For details, please visit www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/hk_ich_month_2025.html.

                                      

     â€‹The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, today (June 22) had an engagement se… read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Yan Chai Hospital (YCH) announced a sentinel event of suspected inpatient suicide today (June 22):

     A 79-year-old male patient was admitted to a medical ward of YCH on June 17 due to bilateral lower limb oedema. The patient had underlying chronic diseases. The patient was not at risk of suicide during admission screening, and his clinical condition was stable along.

     The patient was last seen by healthcare staff resting in bed at 11.30pm on June 21 in the cubicle. At 11.40pm, the patient was found with suspected suicide. He was found unconscious, hanging his neck with a rope connected with his own bed hanger. Healthcare staff performed resuscitation for the patient immediately, informed the patient’s family and reported the incident to the Police. The patient was certified dead at 12.34am today.

     The hospital was saddened by the incident and expressed deep condolences to the family of the patient. The hospital will provide assistance to the family as required and will fully co-operate with the Police in the investigation.

     The hospital is very concerned about the incident which was classified as a sentinel event. The incident has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advance Incident Reporting System. A root cause analysis panel will be formed to investigate the incident. The incident has been reported to the coroner. read more

     The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (June 22) organised the Police Recruitment Experience and Assessment Day (READ) at the Hong Kong Police College, and announced the enhancement of the selection process for Probationary In… read more

     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 21) detected two drug trafficking cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. A total of about 35 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with a total estimated market value of about $7.3 million were seized.

     The first case involved a male passenger, aged 26, and arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a batch of suspected cannabis buds, weighing about 11kg, concealed inside vacuum bags in his check-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.

     The second case involved a male passenger, aged 31, and arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a total of about 24kg suspected cannabis buds concealed in vacuum bags inside his two check-in suitcases. He was subsequently arrested.

     After an investigation, the two arrested persons have each been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug respectively. The two cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (June 23).

     Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

     Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).