John Lee Engages Public in 2024 Policy Address District Forum for Community Insights

2024-08-25 12:40 Last Updated At：16:28

CE listens to public views at 2024 Policy Address District Forum

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 25) led his team of 21 Principal Officials to attend the second 2024 Policy Address District Forum at Queen Elizabeth School to continue listening to the views and suggestions of members of local communities on the upcoming Policy Address. About 120 people from different backgrounds participated in the District Forum.

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CE listens to public views at 2024 Policy Address District Forum

CE listens to public views at 2024 Policy Address District Forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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CE listens to public views at 2024 Policy Address District Forum

CE listens to public views at 2024 Policy Address District Forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The two-hour District Forum consisted of two sessions. In the first session, the Chief Executive and the Principal Officials listened to the views of members of the public. The matters raised straddled across many areas, including land and housing, transport, innovation and technology, financial services development, cultural and creative industries, education, youth issues, poverty alleviation and support for the disadvantaged, healthcare and more. In the second session, participants were divided into four groups centred on the themes of "pursuing development and economic growth" and "improving people's livelihood in pursuit of happiness" to engage in more extensive discussions with the Chief Executive and the Principal Officials. The Chief Executive interacted with members of each group in turn and listened to their views.

Mr Lee said, "I am very pleased to have had direct interactions with members of the public in the District Forums today and last Sunday to listen to their views on the Policy Address and their aspirations for Hong Kong. I would like to express my gratitude to the participants for offering their valuable views, which will enable us to better meet the needs of the community and benefit more people when formulating policy measures and allocating resources. The affection and expectations expressed by the participants towards Hong Kong are a great encouragement to our continued efforts. The Government will spare no efforts in devising effective measures, doing solid work to deliver results, and charting a brighter tomorrow for Hong Kong.

"The Government has held more than 30 consultation sessions in different activities to date for the 2024 Policy Address, which included two District Forums, to tap the views and suggestions of representatives from different sectorsand members of the public on the Policy Address. My team and I will continue to meet with representatives from various sectors and visit different districts to listen to public views and actively unite different sectors of the community to builda 'vibrant economy for a caring community'."

The Government launched the public consultation for the Policy Address on July 16. Members of the public can continue to give their views through various channels, including the Policy Address website, social media platforms, hotlines, email, fax and post.

Explore 700 Fragrant Flower Species at Hong Kong Park Exhibition Starting September 20!

2024-09-13 12:20 Last Updated At：12:28

Fragrant flowers to go on display at Hong Kong Park

Members of the public will have a chance to take a closer look at different species of fragrant flowers at an exhibition to be held from September 20 (Friday) at the Forsgate Conservatory in Hong Kong Park under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Plants with fragrant flowers are commonly used in gardening and home greening because of the rich, pleasant and refreshing scents that they emit. A rich variety of about 700 fragrant flowers will be showcased at the upcoming exhibition, including Arabian jasmine, Orange-jessamine, Crepe jasmine, Kwai-fah and Banana shrub.

As the national flower of the Philippines and Indonesia, Arabian jasmine is suitable for home cultivation. Its white flowers are fragrant and can be used for making tea.

The white flowers of Orange-jessamine have a powerful fragrance. It is a common choice for hedges due to its resilience.

The refreshing scent of the white flowers of Crepe jasmine makes it a popular choice for garden landscaping.

With tiny yellowish-white flowers that emit long-lasting and refreshing fragrance, Kwai-fah is often used in making desserts, brewing scented tea and creating floral liqueur.

The flowers of the Banana shrub are pale yellow with a rich, banana-like perfume. The Chinese name of the plant means "wearing a smile", because the flowers, usually partially open, resemble a person with a shy and reserved smile.

In addition to the presentation of over 40 species of fragrant flowers, display boards will also be set up to introduce their characteristics, planting tips and propagation methods. Park visitors are invited to attend the exhibition, which will be open to the public free of charge from 9am to 5pm daily from September 20 to October 31 at the Forsgate Conservatory of Hong Kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central.

John Lee Engages Public in 2024 Policy Address District Forum for Community Insights

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