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.

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.

• (From left) Mr Raymond Young, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, Mr Wong Kwok-keung, Mrs Carrie Lam and Mr Thomas Chow listen to District Councillors' views on building management and maintenance.

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.

• Carrie Lam and Mr Thomas Chow listen to District Councillors' views on building management and maintenance.

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.

• Tak-sing, Mr Chan Tak-chor and Dr York Chow listen to District Councilors' views on management of district facilities.

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 "Huangpu District East Nanjing Road Sub-district Community Affairs Service Centre".

• The delegation watch two residents practising Chinese calligraphy in a community centre in Shanghai.

• The Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Tsang Tak-sing and the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young watched a performance by the Hong Kong Ballet in Shanghai. Mr Tsang and Mr Young are pictured with performers backstage after watching the performance, a Shanghai Expo programme.

• 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".

• The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young, views an exhibition at the Hong Kong Pavilion.

• 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.

Cheung Chau Bun Festival Grand Parade (21.5.2010)

• The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Raymond Young, officiated at the Grand Parade kick-off ceremony of the 2010 Cheung Chau Bun Festival. Mr Young presents a souvenir flag to one of the parade teams.

• Many visitors gathered on Cheung Chau to watch the Cheung Chau Bun Festival Grand Parade which featured traditional floats, colourful lions and unicorns, a flag dance, as well as bagpipe and dance teams performances. Mr Raymond Young enjoys the performances with other officiating guests.

Visit to “2009 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture” (23.2.2010)

• 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), "BYOBench: The Projecting Window"(middle), and "High Line" (below).

SHA's spring reception (19.2.2010)

• The spring reception hosted by the Secretary for Home Affairs was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Acting Chief Executive Mr John C Tsang (centre), SHA Mr Tsang Tak-sing (third left), Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young (first left), and other officiating guests propose a toast at the reception.

Opening ceremony of Dance Day (6.2.2010)

• The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young (second right), Chairman of Yuen Long District Council Mr Leung Che-cheung (second left), Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Mr Chung Ling-hoi (left) and event ambassador Mr William Tang officiate at the opening ceremony of “Dance Day 2010” at Yuen Long Theatre.

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.