Launching Ceremony of "Cultural Tourism Hong Kong" (5.12.2010)

The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan, speaks at the launching ceremony of "Cultural Tourism Hong Kong". The Home Affairs Department (HAD) launched a series of activities under the "Cultural Tourism Hong Kong" to raise the profile of fascinating heritage and cultural locations around the city.

Mrs Pamela Tan (centre); Chairman of Central & Western District Council, Mr Chan Tak-chor (second right); Chairman of China-Hong Kong Photo Products Holdings Limited, Dr Dennis Sun (second left); Managing Director of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, Ms Bianca Ma (first right); and artiste Ms Jade Kwan (first left), officiate at the launching ceremony by putting up "footsteps" onto the Hong Kong map to mark the cultural tourism spots.

Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Carnival Social Enterprise Market Fair (24.7.2010)

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young and Director of Home Affairs Mrs Pamela Tan tour the "Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Carnival Social Enterprise (SE) Market Fair" at the piazza of the Hong Kong Museum of Art to support SE. At the market fair, social enterprises put on sale various products, including health food and drinks, organic farm products, puddings and snacks, South Asian costumes and painting on hands, as well as photo printing on balloons.

The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Raymond Young, buys products in support of social enterprise.

Dragon Boat Family Carnival (24.7.2010)

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young; Director of Home Affairs Mrs Pamela Tan; Chairman of Yau Tsim Mong District Council, Mr Chung Kong-mo; Chairman of the assessment panel of the "Vibrant People, Harmonious Community Activities", Mr Chung Pui-lam, officiate at the Opening Ceremony of the "Dragon Boat Family Carnival". To coincide with the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races at the Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront, the activity is one of the highlights under "Vibrant People, Harmonious Community Activities" to promote the message of "Care for All".

Ethnic minority families have fun in the Dragon Boat Family Carnival.

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young and Director of Home Affairs Mrs Pamela Tan visit game booths of the Dragon Boat Family Carnival.

Director of Home Affairs visits Tai Po (24.7.2010)

Director of Home Affairs Mrs Pamela Tan visits Wun Yiu, Tai Po, to inspect progress of cleansing work and visit residents affected by flooding.

Director of Home Affairs Mrs Pamela Tan visits Wun Yiu, Tai Po, to inspect progress of cleansing work and visit residents affected by flooding.

Fourth regional forum for 2010 Summit on District Administration (22.6.2010)

The fourth regional forum for the 2010 Summit on District Administration was held at the Tsuen Wan Town Hall for District Council members to discuss and share views on District Minor Works with government officials. From left: Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mrs Betty Fung; Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan; Vice-chairman of Tuen Mun District Council, Mr Leung Kin-man; Chairman of Kwai Tsing District Council, Mr Tang Kwok-kong; Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing; Chairman of Tsuen Wan District Council, Mr Chau How-chen; Legislative Councillor representing the District Council functional constituency, Mr Ip Kwok-him; Chairman of Yuen Long District Council, Mr Leung Che-cheung; Vice-chairman of Islands District Council, Miss Chau Chuen-heung; Acting Director of Architectural Services, Mr Leung Koon-kee; and Acting Deputy Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr She Siu-kuen.

"Vibrant People, Harmonious Community Activities" launching ceremony (20.6.2010)

The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing (third left), (from left) one of the ambassadors of the programme, Mr Cheng Ka-ho; Chairman of the assessment panel of the "Vibrant People, Harmonious Community Activities" programme, Mr Chung Pui-lam; and Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan officiate at the ceremony by putting up logos of the four elements.

Mr Tsang, Mr Chung, and Mrs Tan take a group photo with the six ambassadors who are present at the ceremony today. The ambassadors are (from left) Miss Chan Yi-nay, Miss Ho Suet-hay, Mr Cheng Ka-ho, Miss Wong Yook-shiu, Mr Pakistani Shafi and Mr Lee Yi-keung.

Third regional forum for 2010 Summit on District Administration (19.6.2010)

The third regional forum for the 2010 Summit on District Administration was held at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum today (June 19) for District Council members to share views and discuss with government officials on community involvement activities. From left: Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mrs Betty Fung; Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan; Chairman of Sha Tin District Council, Mr Wai Kwok-hung; Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Raymond Young; Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing; Chairman of Sai Kung District Council, Mr Ng Sze-fuk; Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung; Acting Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Roy Tang; Vice Chairman of Tai Po District Council, Mr Man Chen-fai; Chairman of North District Council, Mr So Sai-chi; Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Alan Wong; and Director of Social Welfare, Mr Patrick Nip.

Second regional forum for 2010 Summit on District Administration (15.6.2010)

The second regional forum for the 2010 Summit on District Administration was held at Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre for District Council members to discuss building management and maintenance with government officials. (From left:) Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan; Chairman of Yau Tsim Mong District Council, Mr Chung Kong-mo; Chairman of Sham Shui Po District Council, Dr Chan Tung; Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Raymond Young; Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing; Chairman of Kowloon City District Council, Mr Wong Kwok-keung; Secretary of Kowloon City District Council, Miss Lam Yuk-ying; Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam; Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), Mr Thomas Chow; Chairman of Kwun Tong District Council, Mr Chan Chung-bun; Chairman of Wong Tai Sin District Council, Mr Li Tak-hong; and Director of Buildings, Mr Au Choi-kai.

First regional forum for 2010 Summit on District Administration (10.6.2010)

The first regional forum for the 2010 Summit on District Administration was held at Youth Square for District Council members to discuss with government officials on management of district facilities. (From left:) Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mrs Betty Fung; Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan; Chairman of Southern District Council, Ms Mar Yuet-har; Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Raymond Young; Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing; Chairman of Central and Western District Council, Mr Chan Tak-chor; Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow; Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Food), Mrs Marion Lai; Chairman of Eastern District Council, Ms Christina Ting; Chairman of Wan Chai District Council, Mr Suen Kai-cheong; and Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing.

District Council chairmen and vice-chairmen visit Shanghai and Suzhou (4.6.2010 - 7.6.2010)

The Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Tsang Tak-sing, the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young, and the Director of Home Affairs Mrs Pamela Tan, together with a delegation of District Council chairmen and vice chairmen arrived in Shanghai and pose for a group photo after taking the maglev train. Apart from calling on Shanghai and Jiangsu leaders, the delegation toured local communities and infrastructure, including the Yangshan deep-water port, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre, China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park and Suzhou Museum. A visit was also made to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China.

The delegation visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre to learn the latest planning and infrastructural projects in the city.

The delegation tour the Yangshan Deep-water Port, Shanghai to learn the latest developments.

The delegation visited the Urban Best Practices Area of Expo 2010 Shanghai China. They pose for a group photo at the Hong Kong case pavilion which carried the theme "Smart Card, Smart City, Smart Life".

Members of the delegation pose for a group photo in front of the Hong Kong Pavilion.

Members of the delegation pose for a group photo after visiting the China Pavilion.

Opening Ceremony of Tung Chung Community Hall (9.4.2010)

(From left) The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan, Chairman of Islands District Council, Mr Lam Wai-keung, and District Officer (Islands), Mr Byron Lam, unveil a plaque at the opening ceremony of Tung Chung Community Hall on April 9. Tung Chung Community Hall, the second of its kind in the Islands district, provides residents with a multi-purpose venue with comprehensive facilities for cultural and recreational programmes.

The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan, officiates at the eye-dotting ceremony for the lion dance.

Visit to “2009 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture” (23.02.2010)

The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Raymond Young, the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan, and members of the 18 District Councils visited the “2009 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture” at the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade.

The Biennale, under the theme of “City Mobilization: BYOB (Bring Your Own Biennale)”, was held in Hong Kong and Shenzhen from December 2009 to February 2010. Apart from architectural works, various works of artistic installations were also featured in the exhibition to give participants a sense of arts and culture in our living environment and to encourage innovative thinking for exploring the future of city development.

Photos show the works of "Live Nature" (above), and "BYOBench: The Projecting Window"(below).

Director of Home Affairs visits temporary cold shelter users (17.2.2010)

The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan (left), visits temporary cold shelters at Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre and Causeway Bay Community Centre in the Chinese New Year, and gives scarves and fruits to shelter users.

Improvement project launched under Canal Road Flyover (9.2.2010)

The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan (centre), and Wan Chai District Council Chairman, Mr Suen Kai-cheong (third right), officiate at the launch ceremony of the Improvement Works to the Public Space under the Canal Road Flyover.

Views on Budget from District Councils (21.1.2010)

The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, gathers views from District Councils' chairmen and vice-chairmen on the upcoming Budget. The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Raymond Young (first left), and Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Pamela Tan (second left) also attend the meeting.