Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 144th New Cadets Passing-out Parade
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the 144th New Cadets Passing-out Parade at the CAS Headquarters today (November 16). The parade was reviewed by the Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service, Ms Melissa Pang.
Over 170 cadets were reviewed at the parade. Most of them are from schools participating in the 2024-25 School Partnership Scheme.
Speaking at the parade, Ms Pang commended the CAS Cadet Corps for excellent training and active participation in various voluntary services in the community. Moreover, Cadet Corps actively participated in various national education activities and national security education activities, including "Celebration of National Day – A Thousand Youths in Chinese Costumes", Grand Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups cum Fun Day for Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, and visits to the National Security Exhibition Gallery, which enhanced the cadets' understanding of the country and their sense of national identity, together with encouraging them to contribute to the community and motherland in the future.
The Cadet Corps Guard of Honour performed a Chinese-style foot drill and flag-raising ceremony before the parade. The CAS Cadet Corps Bicycle Demonstration Team also staged a performance after the parade for the guests and parents who came to support the new cadets.
Looking forward, the CAS Cadet Corps will further enhance collaboration with schools in different districts, spare no effort in encouraging cadets to participate in community service and discipline training, and continue to promote national education and national security education.
Recruitment of CAS cadets is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk).
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 144th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 144th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 144th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 144th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong creative talent in Indonesia
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta) supported the participation of Hong Kong designers and comic artists in the "Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2024@Jakarta" event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to promote Hong Kong's creative industries and talent and enhance cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two places.
The "Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2024@Jakarta", being held in Jakarta from November 15 to 24, features five main sections showcasing over 330 art toy creations by Hong Kong designers. With a view to promoting cross-industry collaboration, the exhibition also includes a special section presenting new art toys created through the first-ever collaboration between six Hong Kong designers and six Hong Kong comic artists.
Addressing the opening ceremony today (November 16), the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, said thatunder the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is strategically positioned as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is taking forward policy measures on all fronts to promote such exchanges.
"The 'Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2024 @ Jakarta' marks the second time that the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) has provided funding to the Innovative Entrepreneur Association for staging a large-scale exhibition in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, following the last chapter in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2022. To promote the development of the arts and culture and creative industries of Hong Kong, the CCIDA will support60 industry mission trips, overseas exhibitions and showcases each year to open up more business opportunities for Hong Kong's arts and cultural and creative industries by assisting them to conduct business negotiations and organise exhibitions and showcases in Mainland and overseas markets," she said.
She added that the HKSAR Government will continue to promote and expedite the development of Hong Kong's creative industriesthrough the CreateSmart Initiative, incubating more cultural and creative projects with potential for industrialisation, to build Hong Kong as Asia's Creative Capital.
HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong creative talent in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong creative talent in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong creative talent in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong creative talent in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong creative talent in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
