Giant Water Drop Installation Unveiled for Dongjiang Water Supply Anniversary Exhibition in Hong Kong

Largest water drop-shaped installation of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition on display tomorrow

The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition, the large-scale art installations exhibition in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, will present a 28.8-metre-tall water drop-shaped installation for the first time tomorrow (May 11). It is by far the largest of its kind among similar exhibitions. The exhibition will run until June 13 at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section).

In her speech at the launching ceremony for the giant water drop-shaped installation today (May 10), the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said that the installation is by far the largest and tallest of its kind, signifying that the uninterrupted water supply from Dongjiang to Hong Kong over the past 60 years is like a mother's unconditional love and care for her children. She encouraged the public to visit the exhibition with family and friends on Mother's Day and take photos with the giant water drop-shaped installation at the beautiful Victoria Harbourfront, and reinforce their understanding about the importance of Dongjiang water and be grateful for the care rendered by the country.

Other officiating guests included the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau; the Acting Director of Water Supplies, Mr Stanley Chan; internationally acclaimed artist Simon Ma; Vice Chairman of the DC Charity Foundation Mr Richard Lo; and the director of the Po Leung Kuk, Ms Fay Cheung.

The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was specially created by Simon Ma in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang's water supply to Hong Kong. The display of "never-fall" water drop-shaped installations of various sizes symbolises the vitality that Dongjiang water brings to Hong Kong and social inclusion, as well as the "never-give-up spirit" of Hong Kong people. Please visit event webpage for details of the exhibition.

Largest water drop-shaped installation of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition on display tomorrow Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Largest water drop-shaped installation of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition on display tomorrow Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Largest water drop-shaped installation of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition on display tomorrow Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Fatal traffic accident in Kwai Chung

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Kwai Chung today (May 8) in which a man died.

Police received a report at 4.33pm that a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 38-year-old man reportedly knocked down a 73-year-old man when it reversed inside an industrial building on Lam Tin Street.

Sustaining serious head injuries, the 73-year-old man was certified dead at scene.

The LGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.

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