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Stúdents display their visions of Hong Kong
Thirty-nine students were today (Saturday) awarded prizes for their unique "vision" of the future development of Hong Kong.
They were among the 1,737 primary and secondary school students who took part in the "My City of Vision" student painting competition jointly organised by several government departments to promote students' awareness of the growth and future development of the territory.
The winning entries had reflected a high level of creativity and artistic skills, said the chairman of the organising committee and Principal Government Town Planner, Dr Edward Pryor, at the prize-presentation ceremony.
talents.
"All of the entries displayed a great sense of dedication and a range of artistic
"Every entry was carefully examined by a team of experts on the basis of the content of the vision, the composition and the artistic skills of the three groups, that is primary school, junior secondary school and senior secondary school entrants," he said.
He said the organising committee was overwhelmed by the response.
"Over 1,700 entries were submitted from 126 primary schools and 95 secondary schools," he added.
The champions, the first runners-up and the second runners-up of the three groups were each presented with trophies and cash coupons for $1,500, $1,000 and $500 respectively. Certificates of merit were given to 10 selected entries of each group.
An exhibition of all entries for the competition will be held at the Exhibition Hall, City Hall Low Block between today and December 19 (Tuesday).
The winning paintings will also be displayed in the 13 Urban Council public libraries from January to September 1996.