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Hong Kong Together Supports 2006 Asian Games

2000.08.17

Hong Kong Together and the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions plan a Signature Campaign, Asian Games Parade and Hong Kong-Southern China Canoe Adventure to support Hong Kong’s 2006 Asian Games bid.

George Yuen, Chief Executive of The Better Hong Kong Foundation and Convener of Hong Kong Together said, “Hong Kong Together was formed to unite Hong Kong in reinforcing the cohesiveness and understanding in the community. Through these activities we wish to show that Hong Kong people are committed to supporting the bid for the 2006 Asian Games.”

The Signature Campaign will be held on August 19, 2000, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 63 locations and restaurants throughout Hong Kong. A ceremony will be held at the main signature center at Shatin City Hall Plaza at 3:00 pm. All signatures received will then be given to Hong Kong’s Asian Games Bid Committee to be included in Hong Kong’s submission.

Timothy Fok, President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China said, “the Signature Campaign is an excellent way for Hong Kong People to express their support for Hong Kong’s bid. The endorsement reinforces Hong Kong’s will and determination in hosting the Games.”

An Asian Games Bidding Parade will be held on August 20, 2000 at 9:30 am. Guests of Honor includes: W.K. Lam, Secretary for Home Affairs for Hong Kong, Timothy Fok, President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China; The Hon. Nellie Fong, Executive Councillor for Hong Kong and Executive Committee Chairman of The Better Hong Kong Foundation and Yiu-tong Cheng, Chairman of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions. The parade route will begin at Centenary Garden, Tsimshatsui East and end at Kowloon Park. Approximately 5000 people from all walks of life are expected to join the parade.

The Hong Kong-Southern China Canoe Adventure, organized by The Hong Kong Award For Young People, will take place from August 20 to 23, 2000. 60 youth from 16 to 25 years old will join this historic event. They will travel from Hong Kong to Southern China in 4 days and 3 nights by canoe for a 100 km cross-border journey. This adventure will provide the opportunity for our youth to gain a better understanding of China and to have a challenging self enriching experience.

Yiu-tong Cheng, Chairman of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, said that, “Through a series of activities, we will raise the public awareness of the importance of hosting the Asian Games in Hong Kong. The Asian Games is important for Hong Kong as it will enhance our continuing prosperity and provide many new jobs for those who most need it.”

 

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The Better Hong Kong Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit, non-political organization, formed by leading Hong Kong business people to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as the leading regional, financial, shipping, trading, communication and technology center. The Foundation also serves to enhance greater international understanding between East and West by facilitating communications between Hong Kong, China and the international community.