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

Immigration Department launches "Go Hong Kong" mobile application

The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (September 16) the launch of the "Go Hong Kong" mobile application, enabling eligible frequent visitors to Hong Kong to complete enrolment for the e-Channel service on their smartphones equipped with a camera, Near-Field Communication (i.e. NFC) functionality and internet connectivity prior to arrival in Hong Kong. Upon successful enrolment, visitors can use the e-Channel service upon arrival in Hong Kong.

Visitors meeting the following criteria may enroll for the e-Channel service via the "Go Hong Kong" mobile application:

• Aged 18 or above;
• Hold a valid electronic travel document designated by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and, where applicable, a multiple visit visa;
• Have no adverse record in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and
• Have visited Hong Kong viaHong Kong International Airporttwo times or more in the past 24 months at the time of enrolment.

Eligible visitors can complete the submission of enrolment for the e-Channel service by using the "Go Hong Kong" mobile application. This includes providing an expected date of arrival within the next three months and an email address, scanning the biodata page of the travel document, reading the chip data and undergoing facial recognition for identity verification. The ImmD will notify the eligible visitor of the outcome of their enrolment via the "Go Hong Kong" mobile application and by email.

Once the enrolment is approved, visitors only need to enter Hong Kong on or before the submitted expected date of arrival to activate the e-Channel service. If a visitor fails to enter Hong Kong on or before that date, the relevant enrolment record will automatically lapse.

For details on enrolment for the eChannel service, please visit the ImmD website (www.immd.gov.hk). For enquiries, please use the Online Enquiry Form (www.immd.gov.hk/enquiry) via the ImmD homepage or mobile application. Alternatively, you may call the enquiry hotline at 2824 6111 or email the department (enquiry@immd.gov.hk) or fax at 2877 7711.

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