'Wellness Weekends' Strengthen Family Bonds and Anti-Drug Awareness Through Relaxed and Positive Interaction

"Wellness Weekends" concludes successfully

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau, came to a successful close today (May 24) at Tsuen Wan Park. The event comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park.

Through simple and enjoyable family yoga sessions, the event encouraged parents and children to stretch their bodies and minds together, develop healthy living habits, and strengthen family bonds through relaxed and positive interaction. It also promoted positive thinking and resilience, helping families build the strength to resist drug temptation in everyday life.

The venue was filled with a warm and lively atmosphere. In addition to the family yoga workshops, there were also the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth and a family AI photo booth, where participants could take photos with the anti-drug ambassadors, "Agent Don't" and "Agent Hope". Through games, photo-taking and interactive activities, participants learned about difference between healthy and harmful choices in an engaging and entertaining way, further reinforcing their awareness of the dangers of drugs.

Highlights of the "Wellness Weekends" have been uploaded to the ND's official accounts (narcotics.divisionhk) on Facebook and Instagram, where members of the public may revisit the event highlights.

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth at Kai Tak Station Square. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Kaka Chan demonstrating yoga pose to participants at Kai Tak Station Square. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows the family yoga workshop led by yoga tutor Kaka Chan for the first stop of "Wellness Weekends" was held at Kai Tak Station Square. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows the family AI photo booth at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth at Tamar Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Alex Lam leading participants to practise yoga at Tamar Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Alex Lam finishing the yoga practice with participants at Tamar Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Wellness Weekends" at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows the yoga event being held at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Sandy To (front row, third right) leading the participants in the yoga event at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMCA Introduces Cross-Boundary Annuity Disbursement Service

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

HKMC Annuity Limited (HKMCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, announced today (August 24) that, with immediate effect, customers of the HKMCA may choose to receive their guaranteed monthly annuity payments across the boundary via eligible Renminbi (RMB) bank accounts opened on the Chinese Mainland (Note 1).

Upon completion of the HKMCA's required application procedures, the HKMCA's servicing bank will convert the Hong Kong dollar-denominated guaranteed monthly annuity payments into RMB, and remit the funds via Payment Connect (Note 2) to the customers' eligible RMB bank accounts opened on the Chinese Mainland. The actual RMB amount deposited into the customers' eligible RMB bank accounts opened on the Chinese Mainland will be determined based on the prevailing exchange rate applied by the servicing bank at the time of the transaction (Note 3). The HKMCA will not levy any charges for this service.

Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the HKMCA, Mr Daniel Leong, stated, "As more Hong Kong residents choose to retire on the Chinese Mainland, demand for seamless cross-boundary payment to support daily living expenses continues to grow. Leveraging Payment Connect, we are pleased to introduce this new cross-boundary annuity disbursement service. Customers can conveniently receive their guaranteed annuity payments to meet daily spending needs in the Chinese Mainland, enjoying hassle-free cross-boundary retirement."

For details on the application procedures for the cross-boundary annuity disbursement service, please contact the HKMCA customer service hotline at (852) 2512 5000.

Note 1: For details of eligible RMB bank accounts and the relevant application requirements, please contact the HKMCA customer service hotline at (852) 2512 5000.

Note 2: Payment Connect refers to the linkage of the Chinese Mainland's Internet Banking Payment System (IBPS) and Hong Kong's Faster Payment System (FPS). For further information, please refer to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's website.

Note 3: Exchange rates are subject to market fluctuations, and the final RMB amount deposited into the customers' RMB bank accounts on the Chinese Mainland may differ from any estimations or expectations. Please be aware of all risks associated with currency conversion and exchange rate movements. Any related fees and exchange rate differentials arising from the remittance shall be borne by the customers. For details, please refer to the relevant terms and conditions, risk disclosures and disclaimers.

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