The Government must have the advice of the residents in
administering and developing this large new city. So I am delighted
that traditional leaders the rural committees - new settlers, and
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representative organisations have come together to work for the benefit
of Tsuen Wan in the Tsuen Wan Advisory Board. This has already provided
funds to increase cultural and recreational activities, and has started
to publish a local newspaper. I count on it to play an increasingly
important role organising programmes of activity, suggesting priori-
ties for future Government effort, stimulating the clean-up of the
dirty and unkempt corners of the town, and giving constructive advice
on all manner of things affecting the life of the town and its people.
The Town Hall has been built to give social and cultural focus
It is an improved version of the
to life in the Tsuen Wan conurbation.
concert hall of the Hong Kong City Hall but with a bigger stage to
accommodate opera, ballet and larger symphony orchestras.
It will have
a noticeable Tsuen Wan personality, because of the stimulus given by the
Advisory Board in promoting a competition for an emblem and for the wall
decorations and carpets. The building will cost $23 million and was
made possible by an initial generous contribution of $10 million from
the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Ladies and gentlemen, it has given me great pleasure to lay
the foundation stone of your Town Hall and to wish Tsuen Wan and its
people a happy and prosperous future.
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