"It's your right and responsibility as a citizen to be aware of and have a say in community affairs. The building of an ideal society must start with your active participation," he said.
He added that the direct election of the 60 LegCo seats from various constituencies marked a major step forward in the development of a mature representative government in Hong Kong.
Ile noted that the main tasks of the Council include studying and formulating laws, controlling public expenses as well as monitoring government policies.
"Issues discussed by LegCo members, such as matters concerning housing, environment, transport. social welfare, education, security, constitutional and economic affairs and a lot more, are all closely related to the everyday life of the community.
"It is thus important for voters to exercise their right in electing legislators who can best represent the area they live in as well as the service sector they belong to," he added.
Mr Luk explained the simple voting procedure. "Simply 'tick' the candidates of your choice from both the geographical and functional constituencies on the ballot papers and put them in the corresponding boxes as instructed at the designated polling station. You would then have performed your civic duty," Mr Luk said.
Today's carnival was organised by the Wong Tai Sin District Board's Community Building and Social Services Committee with assistance from the Wong Tai Sin District Office and sponsorship from the district board.
The Wong Tai Sin District Office will organise more activities such as bus parade and exhibitions to promote the election day.
End/Sunday, September 10, 1995