Hong Kong Films Shine at Filmasia Presents Festival in Brno, Czechia

HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the screening and reception of two Hong Kong films by Wong Kar-wai, namely "Happy Together" and "In the Mood for Love", at the Filmasia Presents Festival held in Brno, Czechia, on February 15 (Brno time). The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund also provided funding support for the festival.

The Head of Public Relations of HKETO Berlin, Ms Stephanie Pall, delivered opening remarks before the screening of the opening film "In the Mood for Love". She highlighted that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to promoting Hong Kong films globally to raise the profile of Hong Kong cinema, as well as the creativity and exceptional craftsmanship of Hong Kong filmmakers.

"Films possess a unique power to transcend borders - geographical, cultural, and societal - offering profound glimpses into the rich tapestry of human experience and emotion. We are delighted to bring the exceptional narratives of Hong Kong cinema to Brno this time, offering Czech audiences fresh and distinctive perspectives," Ms Pall said.

Filmasia Presents is part of the annual Filmasia Asian Film Festival held in Prague, Czechia. HKETO Berlin also supported the screening of two Hong Kong films and organised a reception in Prague earlier in December 2025. The Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, delivered opening remarks at the opening screening.

About HKETO Berlin

HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the screening of Hong Kong films at the Filmasia Presents Festival in Brno, Czechia. Photo shows the Head of Public Relations of HKETO Berlin, Ms Stephanie Pall (left), speaking before the screening of the opening film "In the Mood for Love". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin supported the screening of Hong Kong films at the Filmasia Presents Festival in Brno, Czechia. Photo shows the guests at the reception after the screening of "In the Mood for Love". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin supported the screening of Hong Kong films at the Filmasia festival held in Prague, Czechia. Photo shows the reception after the screening of "The Last Dance". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the screening of Hong Kong films at the Filmasia festival held in Prague, Czechia. Photo shows the Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (right), speaking before the screening of the opening film "The Last Dance". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorms

As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.

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A spokesman for the LD said today (April 4) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (such as electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in Times of Adverse Weather and 'Extreme Conditions'" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.

Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by a rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent an electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:

(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;

(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm that it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;

(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;

(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and

(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.

In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.

The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).

Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.

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