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fun bus visiting kindergartens and primary schools. A hygiene and health education programme was also tailor-made for interim housing tenants.
To create an opportunity for international exchange on housing issues, the authority organised a Housing Conference with the theme of 'Housing for Millions -- the Challenge Ahead' in May 1996. More than 500 delegates from Hong Kong, Asia, the Pacific Rim, North America, Europe and South Africa participated. A new exhibition centre at Ho Man Tin South was opened by the Chief Secretary in May 1996. The centre serves as a central resource and exhibition centre for public housing, and it will help both the local community and overseas visitors to understand the authority's work, policies and services.