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The 15th Careers Quiz, conducted in November last year, was an associated activity of the 7th Education and Careers Expo. It aimed at enhancing the awareness of secondary school students of the importance of choosing suitable careers and encouraged them to actively look for up-to-date information on careers and further educational opportunities.
It has attracted record high participation of 140,847 students from 300 secondary schools.
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HK 18 district tourism guides published
The Home Affairs Department (HAD) has produced a series of 18 brochures on the unique characteristics and favourite tourist spots in each of the 18 administrative districts in Hong Kong to help both tourists and local people explore the various districts' individual characteristics, attractions, changes and developments.
Speaking at a press conference to launch the Eighteen-District Tourism Promotion Project today (Friday), the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau, said the "Hong Kong Eighteen Districts Tourism Guide" is aimed at enhancing the importance of District Administration while helping promote tourism in Hong Kong.
"We hope that this package will help encourage more tourists to visit Hong Kong and tie in with the efforts of the Secretary for Economic Services and the Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) in promoting the tourism industry.
"The guides will also serve as educational materials for children and all students, enabling them to know more about the history and development of the 18 administrative districts," Mrs Lau said.
Each brochure is produced by the respective district office, with input and suggestions made by the respective district board. Well-illustrated with colourful photographs and maps, the guide provides a detailed record and account of the information relating to the history, antiquities, traditions, major festivals, annual district events and landmarks in the 18 districts in a systematic manner.
A list of telephone numbers and addresses of facilities useful to tourists is also provided.