Hong Kong Clarinet Ensemble Clarisma delights Swiss audience
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the performances and exchange tour of the Hong Kong Clarinet Ensemble Clarisma at the International Rising Musician Exchange Programme, held at Haute École de Musique (HEMU) in Lausanne, Switzerland, from October 7 to 10 (Lausanne time).
On October 9, the talented performers of Clarisma collaborated with musicians from HEMU to deliver a mesmerizing ensemble concert that captivated the Swiss audience. The performance highlighted their unique artistic pieces, combining Western classical rigor with contemporary Chinese musical elements. This fusion demonstrated the versatility of the clarinet and the harmonious blend of traditional and modern music.
In a bid to support young performers and foster their international exposure, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau provided funding support to sponsor Clarisma's exchange tour. During their stay, Clarisma also engaged in two public performances and participated in two workshops, which brought together music practitioners for cultural and musical exchanges between diverse backgrounds.
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Hong Kong Clarinet Ensemble Clarisma delights Swiss audience Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CFS finds Salmonella in cut fruits sample
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (November 17) that a sample of cut fruits was found to contain Salmonella, a pathogen. The CFS is following up on the incident.
"The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Mong Kok for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed the presence of Salmonella in 25 grams of the sample, exceeding the criterion of the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, which states that Salmonella should not be detected in 25g of a ready-to-eat food sample," a spokesman for the CFS said.
The CFS has instantly sent staff to the food premises concerned for investigation. The food premises concerned have been informed of the irregularity. The CFS has provided health education on food safety and hygiene to the person-in-charge and staff of the food premises. The food premises have also stopped selling the affected product and have been requested to carry out thorough cleaning and disinfection according to the CFS's advice.
According to section 54 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132), all food available for sale in Hong Kong, locally produced or imported, should be fit for human consumption. An offender is subject to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months upon conviction.
"Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and people with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death," the spokesman said.
The CFS will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action to safeguard food safety and public health. An investigation is ongoing.
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