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Know more about North DB's work through festival
The Sixth North District Festival, which promises to be the biggest community event in the district, was launched today (Sunday) amidst much fanfare at North District Sports Ground in Sheung Shui.
Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, the Chairman of the North District Festival Organising Committee, Mr Tang Kun-nin, said: "We hope by providing residents and local groups with the opportunity of organising and participating in festival activities, we can create a more cohesive community."
"We believe this spirit of co-operation will spread to other spheres of activities in the district.
"Furthermore, the rich programme of activities reflect the significant development we have achieved in the district in recent years.
"Equally important, the festival provide an appropriate means for residents to get to know more about the functions and accomplishments of the district board, and it's work in improving the district's traffic and transport, district development, environment, social services, recreation, culture and overall safety," Mr Tang said.
The festival, which will end with a musical extravaganza on February 16, also serves to mark the 15th anniversary of district administration, Mr Tang added.
The ceremony was followed by demonstrations of lion and dragon dances, Chinese Kung Fu, Tai Chi and performances by orchestral bands and local artistes.
Other festival events to be featured later include Chinese opera, a carnival and an exhibition as well as competitions in slogan, writing and commemorative cover design.
Also officiating at the ceremony are the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau; Police Region Commander (N.T North), Mrs Wong Leung Kam-shan, North District Board Chairman, Mr Tang Kwok-yung; and North District Officer, Mr Tommy Yuen.
The festival will cost an estimated $1.4 million, of which $600,000 will be met by the district board, $550,000 by the Regional Council and the balance by local donations.
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