Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) is supporting the Australian Dragon Boat Championships (AusChamps) being held in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, from April 18 to 23 to showcase Hong Kong's dynamic sports culture and longstanding dragon boat racing tradition.
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Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Organised annually by the Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) at different locations in Australia since 1996, the AusChamps attracts more than 2 500 paddlers from across Australia, spanning a wide range of age groups from 12 to over 70, competing for national honours. This year's event marks the fifth occasion that Queensland has hosted the races. Two of the 1 000-metre races were named the "HKETO Premier Open Standard" and the "HKETO Premier Open Small Boat", with the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, presenting medals to the winning teams yesterday (April 18).
Speaking at the Welcome Function, Mr Chong remarked that the Sydney ETO was delighted to support this signature event hosted by the AusDBF and Dragon Boat Queensland. Dragon boating has deep roots in Hong Kong's heritage and has evolved into a global sport, bringing people together from all walks of life. He added that the event fully showcases the vibrancy of Australia’s multicultural diversity and the close ties between Hong Kong and Australia.
The Sydney ETO will continue to support cultural and sports exchanges to keep building connections between Hong Kong and Australia and actively promote Hong Kong as a centre for major international sporting events.
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sydney ETO supports Australian Dragon Boat Championships Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today
To support National Security Education Day, the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development (ISITD) held an open day today (April 18), drawing the participation of over 2 500 citizens. Through activities such as exhibitions, guided tours of training facilities, interactive experiences and booth games, the open day aimed to showcase the Immigration Department (ImmD)'s unwavering commitment to fending off national security risks and firmly guarding the country's southern gateway, raise public awareness of national security, and strengthen public sense of national identity.
The open day featured a rich programme, with many thematic exhibitions and interactive booths set up to introduce the public to the technologies used by the ImmD in areas such as the detection of forged documents, counter-terrorism operations, management of detention centres and tactical equipment. The ISITD also opened training facilities, including the mock immigration clearance hall and the mock courtroom, so that members of the public could gain a deeper understanding of the ImmD's work in safeguarding national security.
In addition, the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps (IDYL) set up a game booth with the theme "food security", one of the 20 major fields of national security. Apart from sharing the crops harvested during their earlier farming experiences in local farm and the Chaoshan region, IDYL members also illustrated in a fun and engaging manner to the public the important concept that "food is closely related to the fate of the country and the livelihood of the people", thereby enhancing public awareness of food security.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the open day. Accompanied by directorate officers of the ImmD, he toured the exhibition booths and interacted with the public. He also encouraged members of the Immigration Service to continue to uphold their mission and remain steadfast in safeguarding national security.
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Security Education Day - Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
