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The lights will be turned on daily from 6 pm to midnight between Saturday and January 6; and between January 15 and February 15. It will be switched on throughout the night from Christmas eve to December 26, from New Year's eve to New Year's Day; and from January 30 to February 2.
Costing about $1.5 million, the programme has been organised by the 1994/95 Planning Committee on Festive Lighting in Sha Tin, and co-organised by the Sha Tin District Office and Regional Services Department.
Sponsors include the Sha Tin District Board and the Regional Council.
A switching-on ceremony cum variety show with the theme of "Festive Illuminations for Sha Tin" will be held at the Roof Garden of Sha Tin Town Hall at 6
pm on Saturday (December 17). Other entertainment programmes including performances by popular artistes and singers will follow throughout the festive period.
To celebrate the advent of the Lunar New Year, large glittering graphic decorations will be given a new look starting from the evening of January 15. There will be lion dance performances and specially-designed Chinese lanterns will be switched on at a ceremony at Sha Tin Central Park.
Two variety shows will also be held to celebrate the forthcoming new season on January 22 (Sunday).
End/Monday, December 12, 1994
Closure of Kwun Tong illegal structure sought
The Building Authority is seeking to close an unauthorised structure in Kwun Tong so that it can be demolished without endangering the occupants and the public.
The single-storey structure used for dwelling is located on the flat roof on the first floor of a building in 39-49 Hang On Street.
A notice applying for a Closure Order from the District Court under the Buildings Ordinance on April 11, 1995 was posted on the premises today (Monday).
Demolition work is expected to start as soon as the Closure Order is issued.
End/Monday, December 12, 1994