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 2024Venue: Central and Western District
Non-Chinese speaking women create handicrafts.
Youths from different ethnic groups participate in basketball training.
An exciting basketball friendly tournament at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park.
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, 2023Venue: Sheung Wan Fire Station
Group photo.
A glance at the lesson.
Central and Western District CPR & AED Course
Date: September 9, 2023Venue: Sheung Wan Fire Station
Group photo.
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, 2023Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
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, 2023Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
An actress performs a traditional Chiu Chow opera.
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2023 (I)
Date: September 14, 2023Venue: Urban Renewal Authority H6 CONET
A practising solicitor analyses building management cases.
Opening Ceremony of the Victoria Peak – Central Green and Heritage Trail and Exhibition
Date: September 16, 2023Venue: 1/F, Central Market
Building Management Workshop in the Central and Western District 2023 (II)
Date: September 20, 2023Venue: Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
Introduction of “Integrity and Quality Building Management” by an ICAC representative.
Central and Western District Mini Air Purifier Care Project
Date: September 21, 2023Venue: Central and Western District
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, 2023Venue: Central Piers Nos. 9 & 10
Celebration Series for National Day – Decorations at the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System
Date: September 22 to October 14, 2023Venue: The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System
Celebration Series for National Day – Exploring Green Living – Parent-child Day Trip
Date: September 23, 2023Venue: T.Park
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, 2023Venue: Belcher Bay Promenade, Kennedy Town
Mr Ha Chung-kin, a famous master of paper crafting, teaches students to make lanterns for the Lantern Carnival.
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, 2023Venue: Caritas Mok Cheung Sui Kun Community Centre, Kennedy Town
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, 2023Venue: Viewing Platform at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section)
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.
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, 2023Venue: St. Clare's Girls School
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, 2023Venue: Sheung Wan Cultural Square, Wing Lok Street and Morrison Street
National flag raising ceremony of the event.
The Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Alice Cheung, and guests officiate the lion eye-dotting to kick off the event.
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, 2023Venue: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park
Guests at the opening ceremony.
Members of the public play at a game booth.
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 2024Venue: Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong and Kennedy Town Temporary Recreation Ground
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, 2023Date (Distribution of Guide Books): From October 2023 onwards
Venue (Talk): Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong
Venue (Distribution of Guide Books): Central and Western District
Speaker introduces the concept of "Artificial Intelligence" at the talk.
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, 2023Venue: Kennedy Town Community Complex
Students learn to make robots.
Students celebrate the completion of their robots.
Career Expo 2023@Central and Western District
Date: October 20-21, 2023Venue: 1/F Event Space, Central Market
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.
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.
On-site career experience workshops allow young people to explore their talents and future career development.
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, 2023Venue: Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Children give a wonderful performance in the musical.
Central and Western District Health Day 2023
Date: October 25, 2023Venue: Community Hall, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
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, 2023Venue: Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
Famous pianist Mr Phoebus Chan shares his experience of performing Chinese traditional songs on the piano.
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, 2023Venue: Exhibition Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Famous photographer Mr David Mak explains his work to a visitor.
Building Management Workshop in Central and Western District 2023 (III)
Date: November 2, 2023Venue: Urban Renewal Authority H6 CONET
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, 2023Venue: Kennedy Town Community Complex
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, 2024Venue: Bridges Street Centre of Chinese YMCA Hong Kong, Sheung Wan
Non-Chinese speaking female residents learn swimming.
Distribution of Photo Calendars on Chinese Culture
Date: From November 23, 2023 onwardsVenue: Central & Western District
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, 2023Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
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, 2023Venue: Sai Ying Pun
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, 2023Venue: The Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council Grace and Joy Integrated Family Service Centre
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, 2023Venue: Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Wonderful moves of Chinese folk dance.
"You are the Best" Commendation Ceremony for Outstanding New Arrivals and Non-Chinese Speaking Students
Date: December 17, 2023Venue: 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, 2023Venue: Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association Kwun Lung Lau Community Work Office
Volunteers repair electronic devices for residents.