The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     US Dollar Liquidity Facility tender notice:
 

 
Note: Licensed Banks interested in participating in the tender for the first time are encouraged to provide US dollar settlement instructions by email (settlementsection@hkma.gov.hk) to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Settlement Team in advance, preferably two days prior to the tender. Required information includes name of corresponding bank, name of final beneficiary (must be the Licensed Bank participating in the tender), and account or CHIPS number of a US dollar bank account to be settled in the US. Such information needs to be provided once only, unless there is further change.

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 5) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     Local ballet educator Margaret Lau will host a new chapter of the popular lecture series on ballet appreciation in August and September.
 
     Following the theme "Best Loved Pas de Deux", Lau will select and discuss more than 20 signature pas de deux performed by lead male and female dancers of full-length ballets and dance works in the history of the genre for this series of eight lectures.
 
     All of the lectures, to be conducted in Cantonese and supplemented with video clips of repertoire, will be held at 7.30pm at AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Details are as follows:
 
August 5 (Thursday)
Topic: "Swan Lake", "The Nutcracker" and "The Flames of Paris"
Video clips: Mariinsky Ballet (Russia), Bolshoi Ballet (Russia), Mikhailovsky Ballet (Russia), Staatsballett Berlin (Germany), The Royal Ballet (United Kingdom), Korean National Ballet (Korea), Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo (Monaco) and New York City Ballet (United States)
 
August 19 (Thursday)
Topic: "The Sleeping Beauty", "Giselle", "Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux" and "After the Rain Pas de Deux"
Video clips: Paris Opera Ballet (France), San Francisco Ballet (United States), Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet and more
 
August 26 (Thursday)
Topic: "Coppélia", "Afternoon of a Faun" and "Rubies" and "Diamonds" from "Jewels"
Video clips: The Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and more
 
September 2 (Thursday)
Topic: "Onegin", "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Boléro"
Video clips: Stuttgart Ballet (Germany), the National Ballet of China (China), Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Bolshoi Ballet and more
 
September 9 (Thursday)
Topic: "In the Night", "Le Grand Pas de Deux", "Spartacus" and "Carmen"
Video clips: Paris Opera Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, National Ballet of China, Stuttgart Ballet and more
 
September 16 (Thursday)
Topic: "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Dream" and "Winter Dreams"
Video clips: Teatro alla Scala Ballet (Italy), The Royal Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada (Canada), American Ballet Theatre (United States) and more
 
September 23 (Thursday)
Topic: "The Little Mermaid", "Sylvia", "Beethoven Project" and "What Love Tells Me" from "Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler"
Video clips: The Hamburg Ballet (Germany), Paris Opera Ballet and San Francisco Ballet
 
September 30 (Thursday)
Topic: "Hobson's Choice", "Manon" and "La Fille mal gardée"
Video clips: Birmingham Royal Ballet (United Kingdom), Paris Opera Ballet, The Royal Ballet and more
 
     Lau is a seasoned dance critic on the subject of ballet in Hong Kong. Her published works include "Twinkle Twinkle Dance Stars" and "Chinese Ballet Sketches". Lau has a passion for ballet and travels extensively to attend and cover dance performances. Her experience and knowledge undoubtedly enhance audiences' understanding for appreciation of ballet performances.
 
     The "Best Loved Pas de Deux" lecture series on appreciating ballet is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Tickets priced at $50 (for each lecture, with free seating) are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7323 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/dance/programs_1161.html.
 

     The Transport Department (TD) today (July 5) reminded members of the public that to facilitate the construction work for the Artist Square Bridge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the following temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented in Tsim Sha Tsui from about 9pm this Saturday (July 10) to about 9am this Sunday (July 11).
 
(A) Road closure
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     The section of Austin Road West (elevated) between Nga Cheung Road (elevated) and Lin Cheung Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic.

(B) Traffic diversions
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     The following traffic diversions will be implemented during the above road closure:
 

• Vehicles on Austin Road West westbound heading for the Kowloon Station commercial and residential area will be diverted via roundabout at grade, Austin Road West eastbound, Lin Cheung Road northbound, Jordan Road westbound and Nga Cheung Road (elevated) southbound; and
• Vehicles on Austin Road West westbound heading for Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui will be diverted via roundabout at grade, Austin Road West eastbound, Lin Cheung Road northbound and Jordan Road westbound.

     Appropriate diversion signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists. Members of the public are advised to plan their journey in advance and allow sufficient travelling time to cater for unexpected delay, and stay alert to the latest traffic news through the media or the TD's mobile application "HKeMobility" or website (www.td.gov.hk).

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 5) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.