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Bargains at Correctional Services Autumn Fair
The Correctional Services Department (CSD) will hold its 43rd Autumn Fair on Saturday (November 4) at the Stanley football field near Stanley Prison. Admission is free and all are welcome.
It will be the last CSD Autumn Fair to be held at this venue.
"This fair is especially memorable because the Stanley football field will soon be converted into a medium security prison," a spokesman for CSD said.
A variety of products, including arts and handicraft items, stuffed toys, rattan and wooden furniture, will be on sale at some 30 stalls.
The products are made by inmates at their leisure time during their detention in various penal institutions run by the department.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated to charitable organisations. Last year, a total of $1.2 million was raised.
"The purpose of the fair is to motivate the inmates to adopt a positive attitude towards their future and to enhance their sense of contribution to society," the spokesman said.
He noted that the annual fair had become a popular event with members of the public and particularly bargain-hunters.
"Last year, our fair attracted thousands of visitors who were happy with the wide range of good-quality and low-price products," he added.
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While touring the fair and making fruitful purchases, visitors will also enjoy a rich programme of entertainment performed by different organisations, including the Fringe Mime and Movement Laboratory, Hong Kong Parachute Club, Hong Kong Wushu Union, SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School, Wai Yee Dance! Group, CSD's Dog Unit, Cape Collinson Band and Tai Lam Girl's Pipers and Marching Team.
There will also be snack stalls and game stalls for children.
The fair will be held from 11 am to 5 pm. Mrs Serena Mong, accompanied by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Raymond Lai Ming-kee, will be the guest of honour to officiate at the opening ceremony.
End/Saturday, October 28, 1995
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