Hong Kong movie closes the CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) supported the participation of three Hong Kong films at the CinemAsia Film Festival which took place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from March 6 to 11 (Amsterdam time).
This year, CinemAsia concluded with the Hong Kong Film Evening supported by HKETO, Brussels which featured the Dutch premiere of "Fly Me to the Moon", a poignant drama directed and written by Hong Kong filmmaker Ms Sasha Chuk, produced by the renowned Hong Kong New Wave filmmaker Stanley Kwan on March 11 (Amsterdam time). A networking reception was organised at the same evening.
Celebrating Hong Kong's dynamic cinema, the Hong Kong networking reception brought together 300 Dutch and international filmmakers, industry professionals and film enthusiasts to an engaging exchange with renowned and emerging filmmakers from Hong Kong. The event also recognised the successful participation of two other Hong Kong films in the festival's programme: "Love Lies" by Ms Ho Miu Ki and "My First of May" by Mr James Hung.
The Deputy Representative of HKETO, Brussels, Miss Fiona Li was delighted that the film "Fly to the Moon" was selected as the festival's closing film. She expressed that participation in the CinemAsia Film Festival is an important opportunity to enhance the visibility of Hong Kong and its unique film industry among Dutch audiences and film admirors. "The three Hong Kong films screening during CinemAsia, each unique in storytelling and vision, represents the richness and dynamism of our film industry," said Miss Li.
During the Hong Kong reception, Miss Li reaffirmed the supportive role of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in promoting the cultural and creative industries, noting that significant funding has been approved for film projects. "Over €160 million has been approved via the Hong Kong Film Development Fund to support more than 120 film projects," she highlighted.
The CinemAsia Film Festival celebrated its 17th edition from March 6 to 11 (Amsterdam time), in Amsterdam. It is one of the largest Asian film festivals in Europe and serves as a creative platform for Asian representation and filmmaking, presenting a diverse selection of blockbusters, inspiring documentaries, and independent productions.
Hong Kong movie closes the CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong movie closes the CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong movie closes the CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (September 12) investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster affecting 39 persons. The CHP reminded the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent foodborne diseases.
The case involved 37 students of a school in Sha Tin, comprising 23 males and 14 females, aged 5 to 11, and two staff members of the school, aged 34 and 38. They developed abdominal pain and diarrhoea, about 8 to 22 hours after having lunch provided by a school lunch supplier at the school on September 9. Two affected students sought medical advice, and none required hospitalisation. They are in stable condition. Other affected personshave mild symptoms and do not need to seek medical consultation.
Initial investigations of the CHP revealed that the affected persons consumed the same type of lunch boxes before onset of symptoms, pointing to food poisoning likely related to the consumption of marinated chicken leg and penne provided by the lunch supplier. Officers of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) (including personnel of the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) and the Environmental Hygiene Branch) and the CHP conducted a joint investigation at the school immediately. They examined the food storing and distributing processes and environmental hygiene at the school, and collected food samples at school for testing. The officers also provided preventive advice against food poisoning to the school.
Officers from the FEHD also inspected the lunch supplier concerned. They inspected the food storage, food preparation process and environmental hygiene. The CFS immediately instructed the supplier concerned to suspend serving the incriminated food items, and suspend operations today for thorough cleaning and disinfection. The CFS has also provided food safety and environmental hygiene education to the staff. Food and environmental samples were collected for testing.
The investigation of the CHP and the CFS is ongoing.
To prevent foodborne diseases, members of the public are reminded to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times. When dining out, one should:
- Avoid eating raw seafood;
- Be a discerning consumer in choosing cold dishes, including sashimi, sushi and raw oysters at a buffet;
- Choose pasteurised eggs, egg products or dried egg powder for dishes that often use undercooked eggs;
- Patronise only reliable and licensed restaurants;
- Ensure food is thoroughly cooked before eating during a hotpot or barbecue meal;
- Handle raw and cooked foods carefully and separate them completely during the cooking process;
- Use two sets of chopsticks and utensils to handle raw and cooked foods;
- Avoid patronising illegal food hawkers;
- Drink boiled water;
- Susceptible populations, including those with weakened immunity, the elderly, pregnant women and young children, are at a higher risk of foodborne diseases, so they should not consume raw or undercooked foods;
- Refrain from trying to use salt, vinegar, wine or wasabi to kill bacteria as they are not effective; and
- Always wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet.
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