Hong Kong Showcases Culture and Energy at Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival

Sydney ETO promotes Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) promoted Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held in Sydney, Australia, from February 28 to March 1.

Over 2 000 paddlers powered through the waters in thrilling races during the two-day event in Darling Harbour. The Sydney ETO organised a Hong Kong team to compete in the Corporate Category and the Government Industry Challenge on March 1. This year's marquee races included the Hong Kong Talent Cup, Hong Kong Opportunity Cup, Hong Kong Dynamic Cup, and Hong Kong Connect Cup, with medals presented by the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong.

During the awards presentation, Mr Chong highlighted the significance of the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival as a vibrant cultural event in Sydney. He noted that dragon boat racing is a Chinese tradition and sporting event with over 2 000 years of history, which has developed into an international sport that represents teamwork, endurance, and community spirit. He further emphasised the importance of community gatherings during Chinese New Year and the positive role such events play in strengthening Hong Kong-Australia relations.

The Sydney ETO set up a marquee during the Dragon Boat Festival to showcase Hong Kong’s latest developments, major city events, and talent-attraction initiatives, giving visitors a firsthand experience of the city's innovation, culture, and excitement. Souvenirs distributed at the marquee and Hong Kong-themed banners added to the festive atmosphere, highlighting the city's dynamic culture and celebratory spirit.

The Sydney Lunar Festival, organised by the City of Sydney, is one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year outside Asia. This year the festival is held from February 14 to March 1, featuring an array of programmes including lion dancing, lantern displays, and cultural performances, as well as jet pack and firework shows.

The Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival, the biggest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere, was a highlight of the Sydney Lunar Festival, attracting tens of thousands of spectators.

The Sydney ETO also displayed Hong Kong-themed street banners with Chinese New Year greetings at major locations across Sydney during the festive period.

The Sydney Lunar Festival, organised by the City of Sydney, is running from February 14 to March 1. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney displayed Hong Kong-themed banners with new year greetings at major locations across Sydney during the festive period. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney set up a marquee during the Dragon Boat Festival to showcase Hong Kong’s latest developments, major city events, and talent-attraction initiatives, giving visitors a firsthand experience of the city’s innovation, culture, and excitement. Souvenirs distributed at the marquee and Hong Kong-themed banners added to the festive atmosphere, highlighting the city’s dynamic culture and celebratory spirit. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) promoted Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held in Sydney, Australia, from February 28 to March 1. The Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong (centre), presents medals to the winning team of the Hong Kong Talent Cup yesterday (March 1). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) promoted Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held in Sydney, Australia, from February 28 to March 1. The Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, delivers remarks at the awards presentation yesterday (March 1). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) promoted Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held in Sydney, Australia, from February 28 to March 1. Photo shows the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Mr Wang Yu (centre); the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong (right); and Councillor of the City of Sydney Mr Robert Kok (left) at the Sydney ETO marquee yesterday (March 1). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) promoted Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held in Sydney, Australia, from February 28 to March 1. The Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong (second right), cheers for the Hong Kong team yesterday (March 1). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) promoted Hong Kong's energy and cultural vitality at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held in Sydney, Australia, from February 28 to March 1. The Sydney ETO organised the Hong Kong team to compete in the Corporate Category and Government Industry Challenge of the races yesterday (March 1). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Correctional officers stop fighting among remand persons in custody

Correctional Officers at Tung Tau Correctional Institution stopped a fight among remand persons in custody today (April 25).

At 12.58pm today, nine male remand persons in custody, aged between 24 and 46, engaged in a fight inside a dining hall. Officers immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, two remand persons in custody sustained injuries to their back and foot respectively. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by an institution Medical Officer. Another remand person in custody sustained injuries to his forehead and nose. He was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The remaining remand persons in custody did not sustain any injury.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The nine persons in custody were remanded for offences that include trafficking in dangerous drugs, false imprisonment, possession of offensive weapon, theft, robbery and aggravated burglary.

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