Toronto ETO presents traditional Chinese craftsmanship to celebrate Year of the Horse
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO) presented knotting and paper crafting as part of the Fête Chinoise Signature Event at Lunar New Year 2026 in Toronto, Canada on February 7 (Toronto time) to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
The cultural activities featured knotting specialist Zoe Siu and paper crafting master Hui Ka-hung, both from Hong Kong. Siu, a celebrated Hong Kong designer renowned for her innovative reinterpretations of Chinese knotting, which transforms traditional knotting techniques into contemporary artistic works for expressions of form, colour and symbolism. Her creations honour centuries-old craftsmanship techniques while engaging international audiences through a modern creative lens.
Hui, an esteemed artisan skilled in traditional paper crafting, brought his intricate workmanship to life through the curated cultural activity. Paper crafting is included in the first Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong, reflecting its significant value for cultural preservation. With decades of experience, Hui's works demonstrate to the fullest the precision and artistic sophistication of paper crafting.
The Director of the Toronto ETO, Mr Bill Wong, said, "We are delighted to bring Hong Kong's cultural richness to Canada in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The contributions of these artists exemplify the vitality of Hong Kong's artistic traditions and their evolving expressions on the global stage, as the city continues to position itself as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges."
Capturing tradition in a refreshing light, the annual Fête Chinoise Signature Event celebrates the Lunar New Year in Canada to showcase the essence of Chinese culture and heritage. Toronto ETO is a special sponsor of the Toronto gala.
Toronto ETO presents traditional Chinese craftsmanship to celebrate Year of the Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Toronto ETO presents traditional Chinese craftsmanship to celebrate Year of the Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million
Hong Kong Customs detected two dangerous drugs cases in Hong Kong International Airport and Yau Ma Tei respectively on April 1 and yesterday (April 2), and seized a total of about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with a total estimated market value of about $3.4 million. Two persons suspected to be connected with the cases were arrested.
In the first case, a 43-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand on April 1. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine concealed inside food packaging in his baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, during an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Yau Ma Tei on April 2, Customs officers intercepted a 41-year-old man and later escorted him to a hotel room nearby for a search and seized about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, a drug inhaling apparatus and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia. The man was subsequently arrested.
The arrested persons have been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug respectively and will appear at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 4).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
