NEXT@Fashion InStyle exhibition and fashion parade sponsored by CCIDA held
Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, NEXT@Fashion InStyle is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four consecutive days from April 27. Bringing together over 60 exhibitors from around the world, the event features the opportunities that diverse materials can bring to the fashion industry.
As one of the programme highlights, the fashion parade was staged this evening (April 28) at the venue, with local designers presenting a variety of fashion outfits using innovative and new materials, demonstrating the unique qualities and potential applications of these materials while providing forward-looking design inspiration, thereby promoting sustainable development in the fashion industry.
Speaking at the networking reception and fashion parade today, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, remarked that CCIDA has been committed to driving the industrialisation of Hong Kong's design sector while strengthening the collaboration and connectivity with the global fashion ecosystem. NEXT@Fashion InStyle introduces innovative and new materials from around the world and fosters collaboration between material suppliers and fashion designers. By integrating these materials into fashion design and displaying the design with a physical showcase, the project highlights the prowess of local design talent and creativity and injects fresh momentum into the fashion industry.
To further consolidate Hong Kong's status as a pivotal hub in the Asian and global fashion arena, the project has invited the Philippines as a featured partner this year, attracting over 25 Filipino new material suppliers to participate. In addition to the fashion parade, seminars are also held for industry stakeholders to exchange insights into innovative technology and prevailing trends in fashion design and materials, thereby fostering business opportunities.
For more information on NEXT@Fashion InStyle, please visit www.hktdc.com/event/fashioninstyle/en/nextfashion-instyle.
Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, NEXT@Fashion InStyle is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four consecutive days from April 27. Photo shows the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai (second right), having an exchange with an emerging fashion designer. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, NEXT@Fashion InStyle is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four consecutive days from April 27. Photo shows one of the programme highlights, the fashion parade. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, NEXT@Fashion InStyle is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four consecutive days from April 27. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley
The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (April 29). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.
A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race
The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:
1. Road closure
Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.
2. Traffic diversions
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.
B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting
The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:
1. Road closure
- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.
In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.
2. Traffic diversions
- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.
C. Prohibition for learner drivers
Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:
- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.
D. Suspension of parking spaces
Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.
All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.
Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.
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