CAS Celebrates National Day with Open House at Historic Chung Old House Museum in Tsuen Wan

CAS holds Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day

​The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day at the CAS Yuen Tun Camp today (September 18). The event was officiated by the District Officer (Tsuen Wan), Mr Billy Au, and the Chairman of the Tsuen Wan Rural Committee, Mr Yau Kam-ping.

Located in Yuen Tun Tsuen, Tsing Lung Tau, Tsuen Wan, the history of Chung Old House can be traced back to the 1780s, when the Chung family used to live and farm in the area of Yuen Tun. In 1973, the Yuen Tung site was allocated by the Government to the CAS and has been used for training purposes since then. The Chung Old House was revitalised as a national museum in 1981, and was classified as a Grade 3 historic building in 2010. At present, the Chung Old House still possesses its original architectural features, and retains a collection of agricultural and household artefacts.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the CAS held an open day for the public to visit the Chung Old House to deepen their understanding of the local history and reflect on how Chinese culture could be preserved in modern society. More than 200 Tsuen Wan residents, retired CAS members and CAS cadets participated in the event, during which the CAS Volunteer Team provided assistance.

Addressing the event, Mr Au said it is a meaningful occasion for the public not only to celebrate the National Day, but also explore the roots of the nation and learn more about its history and culture so that the tradition can be preserved and thrive. He encouraged the public to preserve and cherish the precious cultural heritage together.

Also speaking at the event, the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said the CAS Yuen Tun Camp built in 1977 has been a vital training facility and an important cradle for future CAS talent and Hong Kong society. He said that the CAS hopes to promote national spirit through the appreciation of historical buildings and cultural legacies during the Open Day.

CAS holds Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS holds Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS holds Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS holds Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS holds Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government recruitment talks in Beijing and Shanghai to start tomorrow

The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) will organise recruitment talks in Shanghai and Beijing from tomorrow (September 20) to September 24 to introduce the work of the Administrative Officer (AO) and Executive Officer (EO) grades, their recruitment processes and career development opportunities to Hong Kong students studying in Mainland universities with aspirations to serve the community, and encourage them to join the civil service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "Last year, the CSB sent representatives to universities in Beijing and Shanghai to conduct recruitment talks for the first time and received enthusiastic response. In view of this, we have extended our outreach to four different universities this year, namely East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Renmin University of China, and China University of Political Science and Law. This allows more Hong Kong students to learn about the work of the AO and EO grades, as well as the career development opportunities offered by the HKSAR Government for young people.

"Civil service recruitment is conducted under the principle of open and fair competition. Our recruitment work of the Government seeks to attract not only local graduates, but also individuals of different backgrounds, including Mainland and overseas graduates, as well as the working population, to join the Government. As more and more local students pursue further studies on the Mainland, there has been an increase in the number of applicants with Mainland qualifications applying for civil service positions in the HKSAR. The joint recruitment exercise for four civil service graduate grades is currently open for applications. I encourage those interested in joining the Government and contributing to Hong Kong's developments to seize this opportunity."

The AO and EO recruitment talks to be held in Beijing and Shanghai organised by the CSB will be conducted by experienced AOs and EOs. A young AO and a young EO who have studied or lived on the Mainland will also share their application and work experiences as well as answer questions from the participants. Additionally, they will also take part in the Gathering with Hong Kong Students and Youth in East China Region to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai (SHETO) to promote civil service careers to the participating youths.

The application deadline for the joint recruitment exercise for the four civil service graduate grades (i.e. AO, EO II, Assistant Trade Officer II and Transport Officer II) is October 4. Applicants who have not attained the requisite Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) and/or Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) results may also apply. Arrangements will be made for them to take a designated CRE and BLNST tentatively scheduled for December 7 in cities including Beijing and Shanghai. For details of the joint recruitment exercise, please visit the CSB's website at www.csb.gov.hk.

Last year, the CSB organised recruitment talks for the AO and EO grades at Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, the Office of the HKSAR Government in Beijing and the SHETO. These talks attracted an online and in-person participation of more than 2 000 Hong Kong people studying or living in Beijing and Shanghai.