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Kuk Po Launches Countryside Harvest Festival: A Fusion of Sound, Sight, and Taste in Conservation Efforts

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Kuk Po Launches Countryside Harvest Festival: A Fusion of Sound, Sight, and Taste in Conservation Efforts
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Kuk Po Launches Countryside Harvest Festival: A Fusion of Sound, Sight, and Taste in Conservation Efforts

2025-01-18 19:50 Last Updated At:19:58

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today

The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau held the opening ceremony for the Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour today (January 18) at Kuk Po in Sha Tau Kok.

Delivering his speech at the ceremony, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, emphasised the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's commitment to promoting countryside conservation with a view to revitalising villages and conserving ecological and cultural resources. Based on the achievements of countryside conservation in the past, the Countryside Harvest Festival combines the three major elements of "Sound, Sight and Fusion" for the first time, using music, art and traditional cuisine as the media to connect natural ecology, historical buildings and countryside culture. He hopes that the event can promote a new in-depth eco-tour experience, enhance public awareness of nature conservation, foster urban-rural symbiosis, invigorate the local economy, and build a sustainable future.

Kuk Po, located in the northeastern New Territories in Sha Tau Kok, is a Hakka village with over 300 years of history, known for its picturesque scenery and rich biodiversity. The Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour is the first event in Kuk Po to combine village cultural elements, music performances, art exhibitions, and traditional cuisine. Collaborating with local and international artists, the festival features art installations, photography exhibitions, music performances, the Good Day market, and a variety of countryside experiences, providing participants with a unique and in-depth urban-rural travel experience.

Other officiating guests at the opening ceremony included the Chairman of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Environmental Affairs, Mr Lau Kwok-fan; LegCo Member Mr Yiu Pak-leung; North District Council member Mr Ko Wai-kei; the Chairman of Sha Tau Kok Rural Committee, Mr Lee Koon-hung; Assistant Commissioner for Tourism Mr Henry Lai, and the District Officer (North), Mr Derek Lai.

The event will be held over two weekends, today and tomorrow (January 18 and 19) and January 25 and 26, with activities running from noon to 7pm. Admission is free. On these dates with activities, the CCO will provide complimentary ferry services at scheduled times to transport visitors between Sha Tau Kok and Kuk Po, with limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, the art exhibitions will run from today until February 16. For more details about the event, please visit the official website at kukpofestival.hk.

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Opening ceremony for Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po "Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion" Tour held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (Dubai ETO) sponsored the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Challenge 2025, which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on February 8 and 9 (Dubai time), to promote Hong Kong’s unique culture and heritage.

Held at the Dubai Creek, this year's races attracted more than 40 teams per day with a total of about 1 400 competitors during the two-day event. Among them was a team formed by the Dubai ETO, consisting of members of the Hong Kong community living in the UAE.

Other than competitive races in various categories, the Dubai ETO also set up a promotional booth at the venue over the weekend to promote Hong Kong and provide information on her latest developments.

Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Acting Director-General of the Dubai ETO, Mr Leo Poon, highlighted that the Dubai ETO has brought the dragon boat racing to Dubai for the third year not just to share the fun of dragon boat racing with the local community, but also to strengthen cultural ties and social connections between the two communities of Hong Kong and Dubai.

“Hong Kong is not just an international trade hub and financial centre, we are also a dynamic city where East meets West, and home to a multitude of mega events. With the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park set for grand opening next month, Hong Kong will be hosting more international sports and cultural events, showcasing our city’s remarkable charm,” he added.

The Dubai ETO will continue to organise various events in the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf with the aim of deepening exchanges and promoting closer co-operation.

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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