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Wednesday, September 5, 1973

"One hundred thousand young people between eight and 25 years of

age took part in our programmes," said Mr. Antonio Chu, officer-in-charge

of the Division's Youth Work Unit.

"The response and interest in the programmes can be illustrated

by the fact that we had more applications to participate in the different

events than we had places. The success of the venture is due also to

the fact that we had 2,500 volunteers both groups and individuals to help

to run the activities," he said.

Note to Editors:

You are invited to cover the ceremony tomorrow (Thursday) evening at the City Hall Concert Hall at 8 p.m.

Row A, the first row on the left side of the

auditorium facing the stage, has been reserved for reporters, and the left promenade will be for use by photographers.

Cameramen wishing to photograph the stage performances can also do so earlier at the full dress rehearsal which takes place in the Concert Hall between 4 and 6

p.m.

Staff from the Social Welfare Department will

be on hand to assist press representatives.

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