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Programme Highlights (Central and Western District)

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Beyond Culture Workshop Series and Basketball Training

Date: September 2023 to February 2024
Venue: Central and Western District
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Beyond Culture Workshop Series and Basketball Training 1
Non-Chinese speaking women create handicrafts.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Beyond Culture Workshop Series and Basketball Training 2
Youths from different ethnic groups participate in basketball training.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Beyond Culture Workshop Series and Basketball Training 3
An exciting basketball friendly tournament at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Beyond Culture Workshop Series and Basketball Training 4
An exhibition vehicle at various spots in the Central and Western District to introduce the culture of ethnic minorities by displaying handicrafts of non-Chinese speaking residents.

Central and Western District Fire Safety Ambassador Training Course (III)

Date: September 3, 2023
Venue: Sheung Wan Fire Station
Central and Western District Fire Safety Ambassador Training Course (III) 1
Group photo.
Central and Western District Fire Safety Ambassador Training Course (III) 2
A glance at the lesson.

Central and Western District CPR & AED Course

Date: September 9, 2023
Venue: Sheung Wan Fire Station
Central and Western District CPR & AED Course 1
Group photo.
Central and Western District CPR & AED Course 2
A glance at the lesson.

Central and Western District Cultural Variety Show in Celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

Date: September 13, 2023
Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
Central and Western District Cultural Variety Show in Celebration of the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China 1
Children perform traditional Chinese martial arts in the show.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Chiu Chow Operatic Night in the Central and Western District 2023

Date: September 14, 2023
Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Chiu Chow Operatic Night in the Central and Western District 2023 1
An actress performs a traditional Chiu Chow opera.

Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2023 (I)

Date: September 14, 2023
Venue: Urban Renewal Authority H6 CONET
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2023 (I) 1
A practising solicitor analyses building management cases.

Opening Ceremony of the Victoria Peak – Central Green and Heritage Trail and Exhibition

Date: September 16, 2023
Venue: 1/F, Central Market
Opening Ceremony of the Victoria Peak – Central Green and Heritage Trail and Exhibition 1
Opening Ceremony of the Victoria Peak – Central Green and Heritage Trail and Exhibition 2
Opening Ceremony of the Victoria Peak – Central Green and Heritage Trail and Exhibition 3

Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2023 (II)

Date: September 20, 2023
Venue: Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2023 (II) 1
Introduction of “Integrity and Quality Building Management” by an ICAC representative.

Central and Western District Mini Air Purifier Care Project

Date: September 21, 2023
Venue: Central and Western District
Central and Western District Mini Air Purifier Care Project 1
Central and Western District Mini Air Purifier Care Project 2
The kick-off ceremony of the Central and Western District Mini Air Purifier Care Project.

Celebration Series for National Day – Display of National and Regional Flags at Central Piers Nos. 9 and 10

Date: September 21 to October 20, 2023
Venue: Central Piers Nos. 9 & 10
Celebration Series for National Day – Display of National and Regional Flags at Central Piers Nos. 9 and 10 1
Celebration Series for National Day – Display of National and Regional Flags at Central Piers Nos. 9 and 10 2

Celebration Series for National Day – Decorations at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System

Date: September 22 to October 14, 2023
Venue: The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System
Celebration Series for National Day – Decorations at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System 1
Celebration Series for National Day – Decorations at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System 2

Celebration Series for National Day – Exploring Green Living – Parent-child Day Trip

Date: September 23, 2023
Venue: T.Park
Celebration Series for National Day – Exploring Green Living – Parent-child Day Trip 1
Participants visit the environmental protection facilities of the T.Park.

Celebration Series for National Day – Mid-autumn Lantern Carnival presented by Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui Area Committee

Date: September 23, 2023
Venue: Belcher Bay Promenade, Kennedy Town
Celebration Series for National Day – Mid-autumn Lantern Carnival presented by Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui Area Committee 1
Mr Ha Chung-kin, a famous master of paper crafting, teaches students to make lanterns for the Lantern Carnival.
Celebration Series for National Day – Mid-autumn Lantern Carnival presented by Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui Area Committee 2
Participants try to solve the lantern riddles.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Mid-autumn Cultural Harmony Carnival

Date: September 24, 2023
Venue: Caritas Mok Cheung Sui Kun Community Centre, Kennedy Town
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Mid-autumn Cultural Harmony Carnival 1
Children of different ethnicities perform in the carnival.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China: "Paint with Passion for Our Nation" Lantern Displays

Date: September 24 to October 8, 2023
Venue: Viewing Platform at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section)
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China:
Touch the sensor and the gorgeous lantern at the centre of the exhibition area will light up, symbolising your blessings to your loved ones and our country.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China:
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China:
The "Lantern Gallery" displays hundreds of lanterns painted by students and the general public to show their love and blessings to our nation and the Central and Western District.

Flag Raising Ceremony in Celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

Date: September 26, 2023
Venue: St. Clare's Girls School
Flag Raising Ceremony in Celebration of the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China 1
Students of St. Clare's Girls School conduct the flag raising ceremony at school.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – National Day Carnival for All in the Central and Western District

Date: September 30, 2023
Venue: Sheung Wan Cultural Square, Wing Lok Street and Morrison Street
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – National Day Carnival for All in the Central and Western District  1
National flag raising ceremony of the event.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – National Day Carnival for All in the Central and Western District  2
The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Alice Cheung, and guests officiate the lion eye-dotting to kick off the event.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – National Day Carnival for All in the Central and Western District  3
Foreign visitors have a taste of traditional Chinese food.

Celebration Series for National Day – Central and Western District Fire Safety Parent-child Carnival

Date: September 30, 2023
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park
Celebration Series for National Day – Central and Western District Fire Safety Parent-child Carnival 1
Guests at the opening ceremony.
Celebration Series for National Day – Central and Western District Fire Safety Parent-child Carnival 2
Members of the public play at a game booth.
Celebration Series for National Day – Central and Western District Fire Safety Parent-child Carnival 3
Stage performance.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Cricket Training cum Cricket Invitation Tournament for Children

Date: October 2023 to February 2024
Venue: Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong and Kennedy Town Temporary Recreation Ground
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Cricket Training cum Cricket Invitation Tournament for Children 1
Cricket training for students.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – IT Training Programme: Guide Book and Talk on "Artificial Intelligence"

Date (Talk): October 7, 2023
Date (Distribution of Guide Books): From October 2023 onwards
Venue (Talk): Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong
Venue (Distribution of Guide Books): Central and Western District
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – IT Training Programme: Guide Book and Talk on
Speaker introduces the concept of "Artificial Intelligence" at the talk.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – IT Training Programme: Guide Book and Talk on
The Guide Book introduces readers to "Artificial Intelligence".

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – The 10th Central and Western District Primary Schools Robotic Design Competition – Training Workshops

Date: October 10-31, 2023
Venue: Kennedy Town Community Complex
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – The 10<sup>th</sup> Central and Western District Primary Schools Robotic Design Competition – Training Workshops 1
Students learn to make robots.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – The 10<sup>th</sup> Central and Western District Primary Schools Robotic Design Competition – Training Workshops 2
Students celebrate the completion of their robots.

Career Expo 2023@Central and Western District

Date: October 20-21, 2023
Venue: 1/F Event Space, Central Market
Career Expo 2023@Central and Western District 1
The Expo brings together more than 10 exhibitors from various industries including hospitality, tourism, retail and information technology with over 100 full-time and part-time job vacancies. The event provides young people with information on an array of industries.
Career Expo 2023@Central and Western District 2
Representatives of the participating employers conduct on-site interviews with job seekers. Job seekers are welcomed to meet the representatives directly to have an in-depth understanding of the industry.
Career Expo 2023@Central and Western District 3
On-site career experience workshops allow young people to explore their talents and future career development.
Career Expo 2023@Central and Western District 4
The Expo offers a wide variety of thematic seminars and career workshops, aiming at enhancing participants' competitiveness and exploring valuable opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – The 25th Anniversary Performance of Central and Western District Children Choir

Date: October 21, 2023
Venue: Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – The 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Performance of Central and Western District Children Choir 1
Children give a wonderful performance in the musical.

Central and Western District Health Day 2023

Date: October 25, 2023
Venue: Community Hall, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
Central and Western District Health Day 2023 1
Central and Western District Health Day 2023 2
Central and Western District Health Day 2023 3

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Art of Life Talk Series III & IV

Date: October 25 and November 15, 2023
Venue: Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Art of Life Talk Series III & IV 1
Famous pianist Mr Phoebus Chan shares his experience of performing Chinese traditional songs on the piano.
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Art of Life Talk Series III & IV 2
Veteran film director Mr Clifton Ko talks about the philosophy of life in his performing art career.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – "Capturing Chinese Culture with Cameras" Photo Exhibition

Date: October 27-30, 2023
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China –
Famous photographer Mr David Mak explains his work to a visitor.

Building Management Workshop in Central and Western District 2023 (III)

Date: November 2, 2023
Venue: Urban Renewal Authority H6 CONET
Building Management Workshop in Central and Western District 2023 (III) 1
A representative of the Property Management Services Authority gives an introduction on "The Licensing Regime and Regulatory Matters of Property Management Industry".

Building Management Workshop in Central and Western District 2023 (IV)

Date: November 7, 2023
Venue: Kennedy Town Community Complex
Building Management Workshop in Central and Western District 2023 (IV) 1
A practising solicitor analyses building management cases.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Free-flowing Inclusive Swimming Space for Non-Chinese speaking Women

Date: November 18, 2023 to January 6, 2024
Venue: Bridges Street Centre of Chinese YMCA Hong Kong, Sheung Wan
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Free-flowing Inclusive Swimming Space for Non-Chinese speaking Women 1
Non-Chinese speaking female residents learn swimming.

Distribution of Photo Calendars on Chinese Culture

Date: From November 23, 2023 onwards
Venue: Central & Western District
Distribution of Photo Calendars on Chinese Culture 1
The calendar introduces the beautiful costumes of 12 Chinese ethnic groups.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Variety Show on Chinese Culture

Date: November 23, 2023
Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Variety Show on Chinese Culture 1
One of the wonderful performances in the show.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – "Stroll to Know" Guided Tour for New Arrivals

Date: December 9, 2023
Venue: Sai Ying Pun
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China –
Participants learn more about Hong Kong's special business in Sai Ying Pun.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Embracing Social Harmony "Cha Chaan Teng" Food Shaped Candle Making Workshop

Date: December 9, 2023
Venue: The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council Grace and Joy Integrated Family Service Centre
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Embracing Social Harmony
A new-arrival family enjoy the activity very much.

Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Central and Western District Children Dance Troupe Showcase 2023

Date: December 16, 2023
Venue: Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Celebrating the 74<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China – Central and Western District Children Dance Troupe Showcase 2023 1
Wonderful moves of Chinese folk dance.

"You are the Best" Commendation Ceremony for Outstanding New Arrivals and Non-Chinese Speaking Students

Date: December 17, 2023
Venue: Belcher Bay Park, Kennedy Town
Outstanding non-Chinese speaking students in the Central and Western District receive commendation.

Free Computer / Mobile Phone Repair Clinic

Date: December 23, 2023
Venue: Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association Kwun Lung Lau Community Work Office
Free Computer / Mobile Phone Repair Clinic 1
Volunteers repair electronic devices for residents.