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Wednesday, June 13, 1973

"And, well over a million people attended all these activities." he said.

Mr. de Sales explained that it was the council's intention to

sponsor an even greater variety of cultural presentations and that it

will continue to enlarge the scope of cultural interest in Hong Kong and,

in the process, it will give an opportunity to local talent to develop.

It is hoped also to attract more overseas artists of standing

to perform locally,

With Hong Kong's growing affluence more opportunities for education

and far greater exposure through modern media of communication, it is

inevitable that the expectation of the people for a better life must

likewise rise as it does virtually everywhere else, Mr. de Sales said.

"For this reason, the council must never stand still, it

must always keep moving forward.

"The aim," he said "is to educate and entertain, to give joy

and pleasure, to encourage and develop. The purpose is to support

cultural activities in the interest of the community as a whole and to

afford the opportunity previously lacking for Hong Kong talent to develop.'

Note to Editors: Copies of the full text are boxed tonight.

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