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At the end of March, a total of 13 applications for pre-sale consent involving 7,371 residential units and seven applications in respect of non-residential developments are pending for approval.
These developments are located in a variety of districts throughout the territory. The majority are estimated to be completed in mid to late 1996.
Since the measures for pre-sale were introduced by the Government in June 1994, consent has been given to 18,813 residential units and to four private sector participation scheme projects (involving a total of 5,810 units), two sandwich class housing developments (involving 1,906 units) and one flat-for-sale scheme (involving 400 units), which are not subject to the measures.
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Hong Kong School Drama Festival
The outstanding teams in the Hong Kong Drama Festival 1995-96 will show their talents at the Gala evenings at the Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on May 8 and 9 (Wednesday and Thursday).
It is an annual event organised by the Education Department, jointly presented by the Urban Council and the Regional Council, and sponsored by the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon.
Four outstanding Chinese dramas will be presented in the first Gala Evening and three English dramas on the second day.
Education Department's Inspector (School Activities) Mr Lai Man-lai said: "A total of 4,227 students from 145 secondary schools and 42 primary schools participated in the festival.
"The best performing primary and secondary schools will be awarded the Lok Sin Tong Cup and the Director of Education Cup respectively in the ceremony.
"The winning teams will be awarded other prizes for best stage effect, original script, actors, actresses, directors, production diary and overall performance."
Tickets of $30 for Gala evenings are available at the URBTIX outlets. There will be 50 per cent discount for students and persons aged 60 or above.
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