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Going Gay in Festival Time

One of the brightest events of 1967 was Hong Kong Week when manufac- turers set out to show the people of the colony and visitors from overseas, what Hong Kong was capable of producing.

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There was a festive atmosphere, with streets in the busy urban areas gay with banners and decorations. Many shops featured window displays of local quality products and there were exhibitions showing Hong Kong craftsmen work. A packed programme included displays of currency, photography and publications. There were concerts, film shows and sporting events. Glamour came in the form of the Festival of Fashions which, like the Week itself, was organized by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries in conjunction with the Trade Development Council. It aimed to make world buyers conscious that Hong Kong had become an origina- tor of quality fashion and design.

The climax of Hong Kong Week was a spectacular pageant at the Government Stadium.