Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) conducted a large-scale stress test at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) tonight (January 24) to test the operation and capability of the three venues and the supporting facilities in the vicinity during events with maximum attendance, with a view to ensuring the smooth operation of the KTSP upon its official commissioning in the first quarter of this year.
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Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Co-ordinated by the Exercise Team of the HKPF, the stress test covered five specific testing and evaluation areas, namely security screening and ticket checks; venue signage and designated seating arrangements; inter-agency co-ordination in response to emergencies; various crowd management measures; and passenger flow management by public transport operators.
Over 60 000 participants simulated crowd flow during the test. A number of bureaux, departments and organisations, namely the HKPF, the Fire Services Department, the Transport Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the MTR Corporation Limited and the KTSP Limited, also participated in the stress test.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, inspected the stress test. He said that, thanks to the close collaboration of all parties, the exercise was conducted in a smooth manner. The anticipated effects and test objectives were achieved with satisfactory results.
He added that during the stress test, the arrangements for participants entering and leaving the venue, as well as public transportation, became more refined and orderly. All units were able to respond promptly to deal with simulated emergencies.
Mr Chan expressed gratitude to various government departments, the KTSP Limited and public transport operators for their preparation and co-ordination work. He also thanked the personnel involved in the test, including civil servants from 77 bureaux and departments, community members, and residents of the Kai Tak area, for their full support and co-operation.
He said he believes that the KTSP will become a new landmark in Hong Kong, welcoming audiences from all over the world to enjoy exciting events and activities together with Hong Kong citizens.
In future test events and stress tests co-ordinated by the Exercise Team, the "Red Team" concept will continue to be applied to identify vulnerable areas, working in concert with relevant bureaux, departments and organisations to continuously review and enhance various aspects, with a view to ensuring full preparedness for the official commissioning of the KTSP.
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Large-scale stress test held at Kai Tak Sports Park Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is now holding the Chinese New Year Lantern Display and the Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) to celebrate the spring lantern festival. The Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night will be held tomorrow (February 12) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, featuring a series of fabulous performances and activities. Members of the public are invited to join for free.
One of the highlights will be performances by the Guizhou Performance and Arts Group to showcase the diversity of Guizhou's culture and customs. There will be ethnic songs and dances of the Miao, Bouyei and Dong ethnic groups, as well as acrobatic performances and more. In addition, a "Diverse Guizhou" intangible cultural heritage market will display intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, silver jewelry and wax dyeing items, and a "Secret Views of Guizhou" photo exhibition will show humanistic, ecological and other aspects of Guizhou. Other performances and activities of the Gala Night include a cappella and break dance performances by local groups, and the popular lantern riddles.
The HKCC piazza is now lit up with dazzling lanterns to create a joyful ambience. Animal-shaped lanterns such as pandas, peacocks, meerkats and squirrels are on display. Another focus is a 6-metre ornate palace lantern adorned with peonies and magpies surrounded by sky lanterns, carp fish and lotus flower lanterns, and an exquisite "Glittering Fish・Lanterns with Abundant Blessings" lantern display made by local paper-crafting master Mo Cheuk Kei based on the style of traditional Chinese New Year paintings. The lanterns are illuminated from 6pm to 11pm.
Both the Chinese New Year Lantern Display and the Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival are part of the activities of the Spring Festival Gala 2025. For details about stage performances and activities, please refer to the event webpage at: www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cpo/lanterncarnival.html.
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases