World-class magician louis yan to present 'magic-go-round' at international arts carnival, featuring special guest hiroki hara from 'america's got talent'
The International Arts Carnival (IAC), a summer arts festival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will present "Magic-go-round", the first magic theatre production by world-class magician Louis Yan from July 26 to 28.
In this production, Yan will skilfully meld his craft with celebrated fairytales and introduce new magic tricks. Audiences will have the chance to be invited onstage to perform magic with the master. The show will also feature famous illusionist and "America’s Got Talent" contestant, Hiroki Hara, as a guest star.
Yan is the only Hong Kong magician to have won championships at magic competitions in both the United States and Europe, as well as the Merlin Award, also known as the "Oscars" among professional magicians. He is the holder of two Guinness World Records, namely "The Largest Magic Lesson" and "The Fastest Time of Escape with Straitjacket and Chains Underwater", the former breaking the previous record by master magician David Copperfield. His magic world tour has brought him to many different places such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Melbourne and Sydney.
In "Magic-go-round", magician Louis's daughter mysteriously disappears. He thus embarks on a journey in search of his loved one. As he revives all the fond memories with his daughter, he makes his way through different fairytale worlds, unearthing hidden secrets and clearing one hurdle after another with his magical powers.
"Magic-go-round" will be held at 7.30pm on July 26, and 3pm on July 27 and 28 at the Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium. Tickets priced at $240, $360 and $460 (half-price tickets for children) are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone booking, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app "URBTIX".
For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visitwww.hkiac.gov.hk.
This year's IAC will run from July 5 to August 11 featuring a wide array of fun-filled educational programmes by overseas, Mainland and local art groups and artists. In addition to acrobatics, magic, dance, music, theatre and puppetry, the IAC will also offer film screenings, online programmes, parent-child workshops and an exhibition.
World-class magician Louis Yan to star in his first magic theatre production "Magic-go-round" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
2024 honours list and justices of the peace (jps) appointments revealed in government gazette - 502 honours awards and 59 jp appointments announced today.
The 2024 Honours List and Justices of the Peace (JPs) appointments are published in the Government Gazette today (July 1).
For the Honours List, a total of 502 persons have been awarded by the Chief Executive this year. Details are as follows:
Award |
Number |
(a) Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) |
5 |
(b) Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) |
12 |
(c) Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) |
24 |
(d) Distinguished Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC |
14 |
(e) Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) |
40 |
(f) Meritorious Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC |
46 |
(g) Medal of Honour (MH) |
105 |
(h) Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service |
86 |
(i) Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service |
170 |
502 |
The citations of the award recipients of the 2024 Honours List are provided in Appendix 1.
A Government spokesman said, "The award recipients come from different walks of life with diverse backgrounds. They have made significant contributions to Hong Kong, benefitting various domains and sectors of the community, including public and community service, education, medical and public health, finance, trade and industry, innovation and technology, charity, arts and culture, sports, housing, transport, construction and urban development, environment, religion, labour and welfare, women and youth affairs, and professional services. The Chief Executive expresses gratitude and extends congratulations to all award recipients, and hopes that they will continue to excel in their own fields and serve the community."
The presentation ceremony for the awards will be held later this year.
Moreover, a total of 59 persons have been appointed as JPs by the Chief Executive, of whom 42 were appointed under section 3(1)(b) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance (Cap. 510) (commonly referred to as Non-official JPs), and 17 were appointed under section 3(1)(a) of the same ordinance (commonly referred to as Official JPs).
The main function of JPs is to visit correctional institutions, detention centres or other institutions to ensure their effective management and that no individual is unfairly treated or deprived of his or her rights. JPs will ensure that complaints lodged by individuals are handled in a fair and transparent manner.
The name list of JPs appointed under section 3(1)(b) and section 3(1)(a) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance is provided in Appendix 2.
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