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"Not only the Government, but numerous voluntary agencies and individuals are pooling their efforts to prevent people's lives, especially young people's lives, from being ruined by drug abuse." he said.
The Commissioner admired the effort and imagination the participating teams put into creating their sculptures.
"I am sure that none of them would have preferred to pass the few hours they have spent here in taking illicit drugs.
"The secret of a healthy and successful life is to do our best in every aspect and engage positively with the opportunities that present themselves," he said.
Mr Sinclair said drug abuse helped nobody except the drug dealer.
"Challenges and pressure need to be faced up to with courage. If there is anything you cannot deal with, look for somebody who can help, for example, family members, teachers or social workers," he said.
About 200 people turned up in Shek O Beach to vie for the championships of the competition which was divided into three categories - open, students and families.
Also officiating at the ceremony were member of the Visual Arts Society, Mr Ha Pik-chuen, and YVG Chairman, Mr Wong Ho-fai.
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Exhibition on slope maintenance opens
Members of the public will have a chance to know about slope maintenance through a roving exhibition which will begin tomorrow (Monday) at the Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa in Hung Hom.
Organised by the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) of the Civil Engineering Department, the exhibition is aimed at bringing home the message of the importance of slope maintenance.
The exhibition will feature various aspects of proper slope maintenance by means of colourful illustrations, photographs, charts and graphs.
Also being displayed at the exhibition are the two guide books on slope maintenance, namely the "Geoguide 5 - Guide to Slope Maintenance" and the "Layman's Guide to Slope Maintenance".
Visitors will also be able to take home leaflets on slope maintenance.
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