HAD opens temporary heat shelters
The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (August 5).
The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.
For further information, please call the department's hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.
The heat shelters are located at:
Hong Kong Island:
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Central and Western -
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
Eastern -
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
Southern -
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
Wan Chai -
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City -
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
Kwun Tong -
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
Sham Shui Po -
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
Wong Tai Sin -
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
Yau Tsim Mong -
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
New Territories Districts:
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Islands -
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
Kwai Tsing -
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
North -
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Sai Kung -
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
Sha Tin -
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
Tai Po -
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
Tsuen Wan -
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
Tuen Mun -
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
Yuen Long -
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
Yuen Long -
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai
In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document:www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf.
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A rich treasure trove of postal artefacts can be found on the first floor of the Hongkong Post Building in Kowloon Bay.
The new Postal Gallery spans approximately 200 sq m, a quarter larger than the previous 160 sq m gallery at the General Post Office in Central.
“Unlike the open display of the old gallery, the new layout resembles a museum, showcasing the history of Hongkong Post over the past 150 years and highlighting the themes of special stamps issued throughout the years,” Hongkong Post Senior Manager (Public Relations) Oliver Wong explained.
Hongkong Post Senior Manager (Public Relations) Oliver Wong says more than 40 sets of special stamps are displayed across four categories to help the public appreciate the country’s achievements, and significant historical moments in Hong Kong, through stamps.
Philatelic retrospective
“Time Tunnel” offers an overview of the development of Hongkong Post over the years and showcases historically rich exhibits, including postal items from the 1960s to 1980s, such as letter scales, postal staff uniforms and various postal supplies. The new gallery also features a recently revamped exhibition corner titled “Stamps that Tell Stories”.
“Since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland 27 years ago, in July 1997, Hongkong Post has issued over 400 sets of special stamps.
“To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, we have updated the exhibits. In ‘Stamps that Tell Stories’, more than 40 sets of special stamps are displayed across four categories: The Return of Hong Kong to the Motherland, Achievements of the Country, The Development of Hong Kong, and Serving the Community.
“Time Tunnel” offers an overview of the development of Hongkong Post over the years.
“We aim for the public to appreciate the country’s achievements, and significant historical moments in Hong Kong, through these stamp products,” Mr Wong added.
Under the theme of returning to the motherland, a special exhibit includes the first-day cover for the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region commemorative stamp.
Legislative Council President Andrew Leung invited incumbent and former Chief Executives including Tung Chee-hwa, Donald Tsang, CY Leung, Carrie Lam and John Lee, and Presidents of the Legislative Council, Rita Fan and Jasper Tsang, to join him to sign on the cover, symbolically representing the long-standing co-operation and interaction between the city’s executive authorities and legislature.
Since 1997, Hongkong Post has issued stamps to commemorate the 50th, 60th and 70th anniversaries of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The 50th-anniversary stamp featured an artistic rendering of the figure “5”, to represent 50 years, along with the national emblem.
For the 60th anniversary, a joint souvenir pack featuring three stamp sheetlets presented in a so-called “se-tenant” style, was issued by the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Five years ago, for the 70th anniversary, the stamps depicted a traditional ruyi knot, signifying a spirit of national unity, as well as sentiments of well-being and harmony.
Incumbent and former Chief Executives and Presidents of the Legislative Council were invited to sign on the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region commemorative stamp first day cover.
Remarkable achievements
The country's aerospace development is progressing rapidly. On October 15, 2003, the first manned spacecraft, Shenzhou-5, carried astronaut Yang Liwei into space and returned to Earth the following day.
Hongkong Post issued the commemorative stamps on October 16, but there is an interesting back story as to why the special stamps could be available for sale right after the completion of Shenzhou-5’s mission.
The postal authorities had actually planned and printed the stamps well in advance, as is the usual practice. Once Shenzhou-5 had successfully completed its mission, the department then immediately announced the stamp details and made them available for sale that same day.
The country’s first manned space flight is commemorated with a special stamp issue in October 2003.
Olympic success
More recently, a set of stamps was launched to congratulate Hong Kong Olympians after they won a gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
This year, the Hong Kong, China team achieved further success at the Paris Olympics, winning two gold medals - a record number at any Olympics - along with two bronze medals. Mr Wong revealed that Hongkong Post is actively considering issuing special stamps to honour the Hong Kong athletes for their remarkable accomplishments.
Hongkong Post is currently organising guided tours of the “Stamps that Tell Stories” exhibition until November 30, with trained staff assisting visitors in appreciating the development of Hong Kong and the country over the past 75 years.
Tour participants each receive a limited edition postcard, while a new cachet commemorating National Day is also available.
Guided tour participants each receive a limited edition postcard, while a new cachet commemorating National Day is also available.
