Celebrating 60 Years: Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong Commemorated with Rowing Competition and Events.

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong. To commemorate and celebrate this remarkable milestone, a series of celebration events have been held under the theme "Dongjiang River - An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin" in phases since September last year. Following the running competition held in November last year, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (September 6) held a rowing competition at the Jockey Club Sha Tin Rowing Centre to commemorate six decades of Dongjiang water supply. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, officiated at the event and presented the award to the overall champion of the rowing competition in the company of the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong.

Speaking at the event, Mr Lau said that rowing emphasises the importance of teamwork and the spirit of persistence, which is a vivid portrayal of the journey of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong. Over the past 60 years, numerous project builders and construction workers from Guangdong and Hong Kong have made selfless contributions to the project and overcome many difficulties through concerted effort, echoing the spirit of unity and resilience demonstrated in the water supply collaboration. He urged everyone to reflect on how to cherish water resources - whether through conserving water or exploiting new water resources - to help Hong Kong move toward a sustainable future without water shortages.

Mr Wong remarked that, with a view to deepening the public's understanding of the history of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong and its significance, the Development Bureau and the WSD have organised a number of celebration and commemoration events since September last year. Various commemoration events will also be taken forward. He pointed out that the "An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin: 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong" exhibition, co-organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the WSD, is now open for free visits at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Other celebration events include the Good Water Good Fish Logo Design Competition, the WSD's Fun Day, and the publication of a commemorative book for the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, which will be rolled out one after another.

The rowing competition is jointly organised by the WSD and the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association. The competition comprised flat water and indoor rowing. Flat water rowing includes 1 000m coxed quadruple sculls, 1 000m mixed coxed eight and 250m single board rowing (single - open group). Indoor rowing includes 4x500m team relay, 60-minute team relay and one-minute challenge (single - open group). The event attracted over 250 enrolments from 18works departments, public service organisations,consultancy firms and universities to participate.

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Rowing competition for 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to HK concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CFS finds ethylene oxide in samples of prepackaged crushed red pepper and oregano

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (July 15) that a sample of prepackaged crushed red pepper and a sample of prepackaged oregano were found to contain a pesticide, ethylene oxide. Members of the public should not consume the affected products. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected products immediately if they possess them.

Product details are as follows:

Product name: Crushed Red Pepper

Brand: Spice Hunter

Place of origin: The United States

Net weight: 36 grams

Best-before date: November 15, 2027

Distributor: V-Care Asia Ltd.

Hotline: 2365 9985

Product name: Organic Oregano

Brand: Barnes

Place of origin: India

Net weight: 24 grams

Best-before date: June 15, 2027

Distributor: Co Op Buy Ltd.

Hotline: 9015 9022

A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS collected the above-mentioned samples from two online vendors for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the samples contained a pesticide, ethylene oxide. The CFS has informed the vendors concerned of the irregularity and instructed them to stop sales and remove from shelves the affected products. According to the CFS's instructions, the distributors concerned have initiated recalls on the affected products. Members of the public may call the respective hotlines above during office hours for enquiries about the recalls of the products concerned."

The spokesman continued, "According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, ethylene oxide is genotoxic and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. According to the Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation (Cap. 132CM), a food for human consumption containing pesticide residue may only be sold if consumption of the food is not dangerous or prejudicial to health. An offender is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for six months upon conviction."

The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incidents and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.

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