Join the Magical 'Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion' at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre This July!

"Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" takes families to magical cinematic world

The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre (SWHCC) from 10.30am to 6pm on July 11 and 12. Various ticketed workshops and free activities will be available to children and parents to enjoy a creative weekend in the cinematic world full of imagination. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest.

During the event, SWHCC will be transformed into a magical world under the sea, where three ticketed parent-child workshops will be held. Led by dance artist Liz Tsui, the "Moving Body: Chase the Dancing Screen" workshop invites participants to spend dreamlike family time together with body movement games, alongside the scenes from the animation "The House of the Heart" by artist Florence Lee. In the "Glow in Motion: Sea World Light Painting" workshop, artist Grace Hoop will guide participants to transform into mysterious sea creatures by freezing the light trails that they create in the dark with body movements and glowing objects in photographs. The "Storytelling Time: Adventure with Image Treasure Box" workshop, led by art educators Nixon Wong and Lo Ngan-ting, blends storytelling with shifting images to encourage parents and children to explore through their senses to unleash their imagination and creativity while deepening their connection with each other.

Three art experience activities with free admission will also be available. Children can express their imagination at the "Magical Creatures Fan Mask Making" zone by applying colourful cartoons of funny sea creatures onto transparent fans and experience the playful interaction with torchlight. In addition, a collection of captivating animated short films will be screened in the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films" on a loop. Admission is free. The "Magical Portal Photo Spot" will also be available on the G/F and 2/F of SWHCC for families to take photos and become part of the magical world under the sea.

Each child participating in the workshops is required to be accompanied by a parent or an adult. "Moving Body: Chase the Dancing Screen" and "Storytelling Time: Adventure with Image Treasure Box" are priced at $120 for parents and adults and $60 for children. "Glow in Motion: Sea World Light Painting" is priced at $180 for parents and adults and $120 for children. Tickets are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Members of the public can participate in "Magical Creatures Fan Mask Making", with limited materials available while stocks last; and limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films". For programme details, please visit the websitewww.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/en/listing.html?id=94.

The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. A collection of captivating children's animated short films will be screened at the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films". Photo shows a film still of one of the short films, "Tin Tune" (2025). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. A collection of captivating children's animated short films will be screened at the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films". Photo shows a film still of one of the short films, "The Elephant and the Bicycle" (2014). (©Folimage) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. Children can express their imagination at the "Magical Creatures Fan Mask Making" zone by applying colourful cartoons of funny sea creatures onto transparent fans and experience the playful interaction with torchlight. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. Photo shows a demonstration work of the "Glow in Motion: Sea World Light Painting" workshop. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes injection vials with suspected controlled substances worth about $150,000

Hong Kong Customs on June 14 and 15 seized 161 vials of anti-obesity injections suspected to contain Part 1 poisons, with an estimated market value of about $150,000.

Customs officers on June 14 inspected three postal packets imported from Japan at the Air Mail Centre. Upon inspection, Customs officers found and seized 144 anti-obesity injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons from the consignment.

After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers conducted a controlled delivery operation the following day (June 15) at the consignee's address in To Kwa Wan and arrested a 31-year-old female consignee. Seventeen injection vials with controlled anti-obesity substances, suspected to contain Part 1 poisons, were further seized at the consignee's address.

Investigations are ongoing. The arrested person has been released on bail.

Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person who imports pharmaceutical products and medicines without a valid import licence commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for two years.

Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, any person who possesses any poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List other than in accordance with provisions commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.

Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs on June 14 and 15 seized 161 vials of anti-obesity injections suspected to contain Part 1 poisons, with an estimated market value of about $150,000. Photo shows the suspected controlled injections seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases