CAS Celebrates National Security Education Day with Open Day Event

CAS holds open day to promote National Security Education Day

In support of National Security Education Day, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the National Security Education Day and Open Day at its headquarters today (April 11) to enhance public awareness of national security and showcase the CAS's work and achievements.

The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu, officiated at the launch ceremony. In her speech, she said that safeguarding national security is not only the responsibility of the Government, but also requires the concerted efforts of the whole community. Every citizen, she added, should play their part as a guardian of national security.

She commended the work of the CAS on emergency rescue and public safety education. The CAS has been fully supporting and complementing the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government on rescue operations, youth training, public safety promotion and national security education, contributing to the security and development of the country and the HKSAR, she said.

Mrs Liu also said that the CAS proactively introduced innovative technologies to enhance emergency rescue capabilities. For example, the use of drones and robotic dogs in search and rescue operations, as well as collaborating with other departments to research the application of artificial intelligence in mountain patrols and hillfire detection, striving to build a more modern and efficient safety defence for Hong Kong.

The Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said the CAS had organised exchange visits for the Cadet Corps on the Mainland to deepen their understanding of national security and the latest developments of the country. He said over 300 cadets will visit Beijing, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Hunan and Zhejiang to experience the pulse of national development. Each exchange visit, he added, had strengthened the cadets' sense of national identity, shared mission andresponsibility as members of the Chinese nation.

The Open Day featured a rich and engaging programme that attracted more than 4 000 visitors.

Apart from the emergency rescue and mountain search and rescue demonstrations, visitors also enjoyed music performances, a freestyle bicycle show, game booths and interactive activities. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) of the CAS, Dr Wong Kong-tin, gave a talk to explain the importance of national security to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and introduced the White Paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" and highlighted the CAS' role in supporting national security.

The CAS will continue to uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" and safeguard national security while adhering to the spirit of "Serving the Community with Passion, Courage and Commitment" to build a better home for Hong Kong people.

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the SAHK Jockey Club Elaine Field School performing music. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows members of the public playing a pickleball. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows members of the public enjoying a virtual reality experience. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows CAS members staging a mountain search and rescue demonstration. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the CAS Band demonstrating distinctive Chinese military band music. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows people of diverse races introducing their cultures. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows members of the public taking part in game booths. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) of the CAS, Dr Wong Kong-tin, sharing information on national security with members of the public. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu, (third left), touring the game booth. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Aid Service held an open day at its headquarters today (April 11) to promote National Security Education Day. Photo shows the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu (fifth right), officiating the launch ceremony with other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will organise the second edition of the Hong Kong ICH Month, continuing its theme with "ICH Around Town", presenting a series of rich and diverse activities. The highlight programme, "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours", brings the public and tourists to eight handpicked districts to explore the ICH items, in which ICH practitioners will share their skills and stories. Registration will open on May 15 and 16. Participation is free of charge.

Highly acclaimed last year, the tours will expand to a total of 40 field trips this year, extending the coverage to eight districts. Apart from the two popular routes from last year in Islands District and Yau Tsim Mong District, seven new routes across six new districts will also be introduced, including Wan Chai (two routes), Kowloon City, Kwai Tsing, North, Sai Kung and Sham Shui Po Districts, offering a total of nine different ICH-themed routes. Each route has two public tours and accommodates 20 participants, and is conducted in Cantonese.

The dates and relevant ICH items of the public tours are as follows:

Date

District

ICH Items

June 3

Wan Chai District (Happy Valley)

Traditional Architecture Preservation Technique, Diwali (Festival of Lights), Holi (Festival of Colours), etc

June 6

Sham Shui Po District

The Arts of the Guqin (the Craft of Qin Making), Puppetry and Paper Crafting Technique, etc

June 7

Kowloon City District

Chiu Chow Food Making Technique, the Art of Chiu Chow Kung Fu Tea, Chiu Chow Sugar Loaf Making Technique, etc

June 13

Kwai Tsing District

Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Making Technique, Wood Carving Technique, Neon Tube Making and Styling Technique, etc

June 14

North District

Jiao Festival of Sheung Shui Heung, Rice Cookie Making Technique, Sweet Potato Cake Making Technique, etc.

June 19

Islands District

Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, salted Fish Making Technique, Shrimp Paste Blocks and Shrimp Paste Making Technique, etc

June 21

Wan Chai District (Tai Hang)

Mid-Autumn Festival - the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, Kwun Yum (Goddess of Mercy) Treasury Opening Festival, Patterned Band Weaving Technique, etc

June 27

Yau Tsim Mong District

Steamer Making Technique, Wood Carving Technique, Wood Carving Technique, Mahjong Tile Making Technique, etc

June 28

Sai Kung District

Hakka Unicorn Dance in Hang Hau in Sai Kung, Cha Kwo (Steamed Sticky Rice Dumpling) Making Technique, Rice Dumpling with Lye Making Technique, etc

Members of the public can register through the ICHO's website (www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/hk_ich_month_2026_tours.html), from 10.30am on May 15 to 6.30pm on May 16. Each applicant can only register a maximum of two persons for the same tour. In case of excess applications, all quotas will be allocated by open ballot at Orientation Room 1, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre at 2.30pm on May 20. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email by May 26.

In addition, the ICHO collaborates with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to organise "ICH Highlight Tours" in Sham Shui Po District and Wan Chai District (Happy Valley) for tourists. Special "ICH Highlight Tours" in Kowloon City District and Sham Shui Po District will also be arranged for students to take them out of the classrooms to learn firsthand about the subject ICH items and communicate with practitioners. Details will be announced in due course.

To allow more members of the public and tourists to feel the cultural richness of ICH and the pleasure it brings, reference maps and videos produced by the ICHO will be uploaded to its website for the reference of members of the public and tourists while exploring relevant ICH items and locations.

The Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 is presented by the LCSD and organised by the ICHO, with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust as the sole sponsor of "Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series", and ICH June as a strategic partner. For details of the programmes, please visit the website www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/hk_ich_month_2026.html.

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Registration for public tours of LCSD's "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours" starts on May 15 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases