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Colourful stone pavings, stones inscribed with poetry as well as wood and bamboo carvings are also being put in place in the park.
Meanwhile, two of the six rock features to be shipped for the first time from Changxing via Shanghai to Hong Kong have arrived and are being placed at strategic locations in the park.
Four of them will be dedicated to five missionaries who have worked in the former Kowloon Walled City for the well-being of the residents. They include Rev Kwong Yat-sau, Rev Lau Chi-san, Ms Jackie Pullinger, and Jean and Rick Willans.
Owing to the educational value of the planning and architectural design of the Chinese garden, many guided tours have already been conducted for various groups of academics, students and interested parties from both local and overseas.
Upon its completion around October, the 3.1-hectare park will enhance the amenities provided for the public, especially Kowloon Central residents.
It will also become a major tourist attraction with many of the relics of the Kowloon Walled City, such as Yamen, the footing of the original wall, granite paths, entrance gates, old wells, stone tablets and column bases, having been restored.
End/Sunday, March 26, 1995
Public urged to plant trees and protect countryside
The Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Tony Eason, today (Sunday) called on members of the public to come forward and plant more trees in the country parks in the coming months.
Mr Eason made the appeal when addressing the launching ceremony of this year's "Community Tree Planting Scheme" at Pak Tam Au, Sai Kung Country Park.
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