750 Participants Set Guinness Record for Largest Resistance Band Stretching Exercise Celebrating China's 75th Anniversary

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event

To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Labour Department (LD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) today (September 21) held the National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event in D·PARK, Tsuen Wan, with 750 participants taking part, setting a new record for the "Largest resistance band demonstration/class" in the Guinness World Records.

Officiating and speaking at the event, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said that this event aims to raise employees' awareness of doing stretching exercises and promote occupational health. He explained that timely stretching exercises can reduce employees' muscle ache and risk of injury, improve work performance and create a healthier and more efficient work environment.

Guided by fitness instructors, 750 participants performed a 30-minute resistance band stretching exercise together during the event, setting a world record as a tribute to the motherland, and to demonstrate the unity and collective effort of the Government and various sectors in raising public awareness of occupational health.

The stretching exercise event is one of the key events celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Another highlight is a two-day occupational health carnival being held today and tomorrow (September 21 and 22) by the LD and the OSHC at the same venue. It offers a diverse range of activities, apart from a variety of performances, booth games, occupational health talks as well as photo corners. Health risk assessment stations will also be available, where registered nurses will offer complimentary health checks to enhance public awareness of occupational health.

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Guinness World Record set at National Day Celebration and Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises event Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft

The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.

"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."

Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.

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