Hong Kong Customs seizes live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 22) seized two live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $3,000, at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.
Customs officers intercepted an incoming 50-year-old local male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the above-mentioned control point yesterday. Upon examination, the two live turtles were seized from his plastic bag. Officers of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) attended the scene for inspection and preliminarily identified the two live turtles as of endangered species listed in the Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and regulated under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance in Hong Kong. The case was handed over to the AFCD for follow-up investigation.
Customs reminds the public not to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.
Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.
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 seizes live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Legendary Brazilian guitar duo Assad Brothers to bring farewell tour to Hong Kong on October 30
The fourth Asia+ Festival will present the concert "Guitar Duo Recital by Assad Brothers" on October 30. Being leading figures in the classical guitar world for over half a century, this Hong Kong performance is part of the Brazilian Assad Brothers' farewell tour of their 60-year musical partnership. Local guzheng virtuoso Wan Xing will join the duo, offering a musical exchange that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.
The Assadbrothers, Sérgio and Odair, have been acclaimed for their virtuosity and telepathic unity. Their music fuses Brazilian folk, Latin, jazz, and classical elements, earning them multiple Latin Grammy Awards over the years. The concert will bring together much-loved works from the duo's repertoire, including mesmerising tango music by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian-flavoured works by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, and original compositions by Sérgio Assad, alongside Brazilian musical treasures rarely heard in Hong Kong. To mark the China-Brazil Year of Culture, Wan will also share the stage for a piece inspired by the folkloric legend of Mulan, in which the oriental resonance of guzheng intertwines with the Latin flair of guitar, crafting an exquisite melody that bridges East and West.
The concert "Guitar Duo Recital by Assad Brothers" will be held at 8pm on October 30 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Tickets priced at $200, $300 and $420 are available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288 or use the mobile ticketing app URBTIX.
Fringe activities including a pre-concert talk and guitar masterclasses are also available. For details, please refer to www.asiaplus.gov.hk/2026/en/assad-brothers.
Presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Asia+ Festival is held annually from September to November. Themed "Traditions Recast", this year's festival brings together over 30 countries and regions, and presents more than 100 performances and related activities, showcasing the artistic essence of Asia and countries and regions along the Belt and Road. For programme enquiries and ticketing concessions, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.asiaplus.gov.hk.
Legendary Brazilian guitar duo Assad Brothers to bring farewell tour to Hong Kong on October 30 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Legendary Brazilian guitar duo Assad Brothers to bring farewell tour to Hong Kong on October 30 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Legendary Brazilian guitar duo Assad Brothers to bring farewell tour to Hong Kong on October 30 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
