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Carnival to promote oral health
Families and teachers will be able to learn more about oral health in a fun way by joining the "Brighter Smiles for the New Generation" Healthy Teeth Carnival 1995 to be held at the Special Exhibition Hall of Hong Kong Science Museum from November 11 to 16 (Saturday to Thursday).
Organised by the Oral Health Education Unit of the Department of Health, the six-day carnival is part of the promotional activities of the Pre-school Oral Health Education Programme.
A spokesman for the department said today (Thursday) the carnival was aimed at promoting oral health awareness in the community and, in particular, encouraging the children of tender age to establish good oral care habits. Admission to the carnival is free. There will be a variety of specially-designed stall games and computer games which offer participants both fun and knowledge on oral health.
The carnival will also feature a variety show, singing contest, and quizzes in which souvenirs will be given away.
On display at the venue will be winning entries of the Oral Health Teaching Kit Design Competition and exhibition boards on oral health.
Apart from pre-arranged student group visits, the carnival will be open to the public during the following hours:
November 11 (Saturday)
12 noon -7.30 pm
November 12 (Sunday)
10.30 am - 7.30 pm
November 13 - 16
4.30 pm - 7.30 pm
(Monday - Thursday)
End/Thursday, November 9, 1995