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Sha Tin to be lit up for the festive season

Festive illuminations with seasonal greetings will be switched on in Sha Tin tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate the coming Christmas and New Year.

The glistering lighting along Lek Yuen Bridge. Sand Martin Bridge and Bunyan Bridge. Sha Tin Town Centre, Ma On Shan as well as Tai Wai Town Centre is organised by the Planning Committee on Festive Lighting in Sha Tin with the assistance of the Sha Tin District Office and sponsored by the Regional Council and the Sha Tin District Board.

The switching-on ceremony will be enriched by performances of the Sha Tin District Board Children Choir and a variety show.

Officiating the ceremony will be Deputy Director of Home Affairs, Mr Lee Lap-sun: Sha Tin District Officer, Miss Wong Mei-lin; Assistant Director of Regional Services (Leisure Services), Mr David Chiu: Sha Tin District Board Chairman, Mr Choy Kan-pui; and Regional Council's Sha Tin District Chairman, Mr Pang Cheung- wai.

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1200

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+350

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