Electoral Affairs Commission Celebrates National Day with Open Days for Students on PRC’s 75th Anniversary

2024-10-02 19:25 Last Updated At：21:18

EAC Chairman hosts guided tour of Electoral Information Centre Open Days to celebrate National Day (with photos/video)

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EAC Chairman hosts guided tour of Electoral Information Centre Open Days to celebrate National Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

EAC Chairman hosts guided tour of Electoral Information Centre Open Days to celebrate National Day (with photos/video)

EAC Chairman hosts guided tour of Electoral Information Centre Open Days to celebrate National Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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EAC Chairman hosts guided tour of Electoral Information Centre Open Days to celebrate National Day (with photos/video)

EAC Chairman hosts guided tour of Electoral Information Centre Open Days to celebrate National Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Electoral Information Centre (EIC) of the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) held National Day Open Days for three consecutive days from September 30. The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission, Mr Justice David Lok, today (October 2) hosted the guided tour on the third day of the Open Days and shared the joy of National Day with a group of senior primary school students.

Mr Justice Lok hosted a talk on electoral information during the Open Days, introducing the electoral system of Hong Kong to around 30 senior primary school students. He also conducted a question-and-answer session to test the students' knowledge of the country and the electoral system. In addition, Mr Justice Lok led the students in a mock polling, which enabled them to learn more about the polling and counting processes as well as the importance of clean elections.

Mr Justice Lok said that with the theme "Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and Understanding the Improved Electoral System", the Open Days allowed members of the public to learn more about the improved electoral system and elevate their recognition of national identity and awareness of civic responsibilities under the festive ambience of National Day. The Open Days offered a wide array of programmes. Apart from the interactive games and experiential activities incorporating elements of National Day, the venue was well adorned to enhance the celebratory atmosphere of National Day. With the festively dressed Ballot Box Family mascots of the EIC for National Day, participants could take photos with the Ballot Box Family in the National Day special edition for celebration.

The EIC Open Days also featured a stamp collection activity, in which Mr Justice Lok distributed souvenirs of the Ballot Box Family in the National Day special edition to the students who collected stamps upon participation in the relevant activities and games, so that they could bring home the joy of National Day. Participants were also awarded certificates in appreciation of their involvement. Members of the public may download a series of newly designed Ballot Box Family WhatsApp stickers in the National Day special edition to share the joy of National Day with their family members and friends.

The Open Days concluded at 5pm today. With a total of 12 participating organisations together with individual visitors, the three-day Open Days has attracted over 640 visits, covering different age groups. Members of the public can visit the REO's website (www.reo.gov.hk/en/service-desk/ecenter/openday.html) to view the highlights of the Open Days.

Located on 7/F of the Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, the EIC opened with a new look in October 2023, providing the public with one-stop updated information and experiences related to Hong Kong's electoral affairs in an innovative, fun-filled and educational manner through different display modes and rich content. The EIC is open from 8.45am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday visits available by appointment only. Interested organisations may also reserve guided tours at the centre.

For more information about the EIC and appointments by organisations, please visit the REO's website (www.reo.gov.hk/en/service-desk/ecenter.html) or call the hotline at 2891 1001.

Hong Kong Artist Dr. Hung Keung Showcases Dim Sum without Distance at Toronto's Nuit Blanche Festival.

2024-10-03 03:25 Last Updated At：03:38

Renowned Hong Kong new media artist enriches artistic scene in collaborative project that transcends distance

Internationally renowned digital media artist Dr Hung Keung from Hong Kong will participate in Nuit Blanche, the largest contemporary art festival in Toronto, Canada, on October 5 (Toronto time). He will feature an extraordinary collaborative project with Canadian artist Lauren Runions in the form of a large-scale digital art installation titled "Dim Sum without Distance", which celebrates the culinary heritage of dim sum. This marks the first time that Hong Kong artists have participated in this annual mega event in Toronto. To share his experiences and updates about Hong Kong's art scene with Canadian artists and students, Dr Hung delivered a talk at York University on October 2 (Toronto time).

During the talk, themed "Creative Collaboration: From Research to Artistic Practice", Dr Hung provided insights into his artistic process and the significance of cross-cultural dialogue in contemporary art. Attendees had the opportunity to interact directly with Dr Hung, further enriching their experience with this ground-breaking cross-cultural project that intertwines visual art with the culinary heritage of dim sum.

The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), Ms Emily Mo, delivered a welcome message at the talk. She said that Hong Kong has always been a place where East meets West in arts and culture. "'Dim Sum without Distance' is not just an art installation; it is a celebration of cultural exchange and collaboration," she said. "The project is a testament to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's vision to develop Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange and an international cultural metropolis grounded in Chinese traditions and enriched by different cultures."

Dr Hung is a digital media artist and professor at the Education University of Hong Kong. He blends Chinese philosophy with digital media in an innovative artistic practice that explores interactive performance and experimental art. His large-scale installation piece, "Dim Sum without Distance", will be showcased at Love Park along the Toronto waterfront on the night of October 5 through October 6 (Toronto time). The project aligns with this year's festival theme, "Bridging Distance", engaging visitors with the profound connections between Hong Kong and Toronto through traditional Chinese landscape painting theory, new media, and the culinary art of dim sum.

Visitors to Nuit Blanche will have the opportunity to explore this vibrant intersection of art and cuisine and experience the connections that unite people, regardless of distance.

For more information on the installation and other projects at Nuit Blanche, please visit the thematic website at www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/nuitblanche/all-art-projects/?project_id=10d3b950-790a-4f3e-aad0-fa65b4edb791#location=&lat=&lng=&zoom=.

Electoral Affairs Commission Celebrates National Day with Open Days for Students on PRC’s 75th Anniversary

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