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# HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
I rise to move this motion.
MR. SUEN KAI-CHEONG, CHAIRMAN OF THE ADMINISTRATION SELECT COMMITTEE (in Cantonese):-Mr. Chairman, fellow Members, the 1995/96 Urban Council Annual Report is a public record of the Council's work and progress during its historic first year in office as a fully-elected Council.
Members will immediately notice how the Report incorporates the many valuable suggestions and contributions made by members of the editorial board under the leadership of Mr. CHAN Choi-hi. This new look is exemplified by the 13 reviews by the Chairmen of our Select Committees, a Section showing the large number of Motions debated and a new chapter on the highly interesting history of the Urban Council.
Also for the first time we organized a Cover Design Competition, and this year's very original and attractive cover by Mr. Jackson TSE features a swimming carp to symbolize the ever-busy Urban Council, against a background of flowers, in the form of the Council's bauhinia logo, representing the Council's goal of enriching city life.
Finally, I wish to thank the Public Information Unit of the Department, which comes under the Administration Select Committee, for the professionalism of its staff in producing the Annual Report.
Mr. Chairman, I hereby second the motion. Thank you.
MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-SUT (in Cantonese): Mr. Chairman, I just want to say a few words. The cover design of this Annual Report is really remarkable. It is of an illusive feel and somewhat like a crystal ball with a fish swimming inside. Blue represents friendship, white represents purity and red is both aggressive and passionate. However, I have something to say about one of the photographs in the Report. I am referring to the one on page 83 of the Chinese version and page 82 of the English version. It is beautifully shot at night, but burning wax on a piece of grassland will burn out the grass. The Chinese caption says people are 'enjoying a family outing' whereas the English one gives the impression that we approve of the activity, calling it a 'ring of fire'. I feel sad looking at that photograph. Yes, it was beautifully done, but it saddens me. It reminds me that despite our site inspection this last Mid-Autumn Festival and our publicity beforehand, our advice was not heeded at all. The day following the Mid-Autumn Festival, wax stain was found everywhere on the grassland and 36 tons of refuse were collected. As in the past years, we carried out a lot of publicity beforehand and we put in a lot of effort that night. Before the Festival, we discussed about burning wax and lighting candles. We feel that putting that photograph there may give a wrong impression that we approve of such an activity and will stage it year after year. I personally feel that this kind of family outing to appreciate the moon at Victoria Park or other parks at Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most selfish
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