51. The Hong Kong Schools' Music Festival was, as in previous years, a source of programme material for Radio Hong Kong. Four programmes were compiled from the Prize Winners' Concert.
Drama
52. Radio plays are always a particular favourite of the Chinese listeners. It is, however, difficult to find sufficient suitable scripts to meet the demand. In order to explore the possibilities of local talent a short story competition was held in June. Seven entries were ultimately selected for adaptation into radio drama form, and these were included in the Department's contribution to the 1960 Hong Kong Festival of the Arts.
53. In spite of the shortage of scripts, however, an average of twenty plays per week were broadcast. This necessitated the use of adaptations of ancient Chinese novels, as well as works of noted contemporary local writers. Another source of material was the translation of existing Western scripts, and at the end of the year the famed B.B.C. serials 'Journey into Space' and 'Inspector Scott Investigates' were in pro- duction.
54. Adventure, detective and ghost stories continued to be very popular, especially when simple dramatization was incorporated in the productions.
55. A light hearted serial 'Family Diary' was revived by public demand. The previous series, which is based on the fictitious lives of Ho Hoi-sung and his family, had concluded last year.
56. Many Kuoyu plays were produced which satisfied not only the local audience but also those listeners to Radio Sarawak and Radio Malaya, to whom much of our drama output is sent in transcription form.
Features and Documentaries
57. During the year under review much time was devoted to the production of documentaries reflecting the life and customs of Hong Kong. Additional staff made possible the reintroduction of the series 'We Live Below the Victoria Peak'. which was rested some years ago. Each week some six commentators tour the Island, Kowloon and the New Territories to discuss trades, living conditions, and family habits with different sections of the community. More specifically, details of traditional customs and festivals of the various Chinese linguistic groups
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