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Speaking at a press conference today (Thursday) to announce details of the annual festival, Kwun Tong District Officer, Mr Tsang Hing-kay, expressed hope that it would help to create a harmonious atmosphere and that residents from all walks of life would join the fun.
An opening ceremony cum "arts extravaganza" will be held at 1.30 pm at Hong Ning Road Playground on Sunday in which popular singers, Chinese musical groups, dancers, magicians and acrobats will give performances. There will also be puppet shows and a display of traditional handicraft.
In the same afternoon, a dancing carnival will take place in another densely populated area - Lok Wah North Estate. Local groups will give a demonstration of various styles of dancing and all residents are welcome to join in.
Another highlight of the festival will be a drama workshop to be held at 2 pm on February 10 in the podium of Tak Tin Estate Shopping Arcade.
Telford Gardens and Shun Lee Estate will be filled with a sense of nostalgia during the "Night for Songs of the Oldies" to be staged on February 9 and 10 while Cantonese opera devotees will be entertained by professional groups in the district's community centres.
Children with an artistic bent will be given a chance to exercise their talents at a children's drawing carnival scheduled for February 11 in the Laguna City. They will be encouraged to submit works to express the theme of "I love Kwun Tong".
In addition, there will be film shows, a flower arranging competition as well as a variety show to mark the finale.
A pamphlet with details of the festival programme is now available at the Kwun Tong District Office and its sub-offices.
The festival, involving a total of $1 million, is jointly organised by the Kwun Tong District Board, Kwun Tong District Office and Urban Council.
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