Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 23/1/2017 Opening Ceremony of A series of performances will be Tai Po Tin Hau Office 2654 1262 07:30 – 22:00 Tai Po Chinese New provided by different groups in Temple Fung Shui Year Programmes cum the opening ceremony to Square, Email: Lunar New Year Flower cultivate a joyous atmosphere Road, Tai Po [email protected] Market Carnival 2017 of the Lunar Chinese New Year in Tai Po district

28/1/2017 – Chinese New Year Celebration Lam Tsuen Wishing 2638 8026 12/2/2017 Well-wishing Festival with international float Wishing Square, Square Development 2017 exhibition, lantern lighting to Fong Ma Po, Lam Limited Website: celebrate new born babies, joss Tsuen, Tai Po http://www. paper throwing, lighting of lamtsuen.com wishing lanterns

3/2/2017 Elderly Banquet of Tai A banquet for the elderly in the Ornate Palace Tai Po Rural 2656 5266 15:00 – 17:00 Po Chinese New Year district to celebrate Chinese No.1, 1/F., Fortune Committee Programme for Tai Po New Year Plaza, 4 On Chee Road, Tai Po

4/2/2017 Elderly Banquet of Tai A banquet for the elderly in the Open Space of Sap Rural 2656 4466 11:00 – 17:00 Po Chinese New Year district to celebrate Chinese Sze Heung Village Committee Programme for Sai New Year Office Kung North

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 4/2/2017 2017 Chinese New Year A Chinese New Year Tai Po Hui Sports Tai Po District Arts 2653 6828 15:30 – 18:00 Photography Exhibition Photography Exhibition and Art Centre, 6/F, Tai Po Advancement (Exhibition) cum Art Fair Carnival Fair for celebrating Chinese Complex, No. 8 Association New Year Heung Sze Wui 5/2/2017 Street, Tai Po 10:00 – 16:30 (Exhibition, Ceremony and Art Fair)

11/2/2017 Closing Ceremony of Tai Various performing groups will Auditorium, Tai Po Tai Po District Office 2654 1262 19:30 – 22:00 Po Chinese New Year provide a wide range of Civic Centre, 12 Programmes cum performances to celebrate the On Pong Road, Tai Email: Variety Show 2017 successful completion of Po [email protected] Chinese New Year programmes and Chinese Valentine’s Day

25/2/2017 Basic Law Promotion The carnival includes game Tai Po Central Tai Po District Civic 2654 1255 13:30 – 16:30 Carnival booths, local organisations Town Square, On Organising performances, Basic Law panel Po Road, Tai Po Committee, exhibition and ceremonies Tai Po School Liaison Committee

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 28/2/2017 Tai Po Youth Concert Teenagers in Tai Po participate Auditorium, Tai Po Steering Committee 3580 8062 19:00 – 21:30 in the Youth Concert to Civic Centre, 12 on Tai Po Youth celebrate the 20th Anniversary On Pong Road, Tai Network Activities of returning to the Motherland Po

4/3/2017 – Community Arts in To celebrate the 20th Carmel Holy Word Tai Po District Office 2654 1262 5/3/2017 School Anniversary of returning to the Secondary School, Motherland, artists and 10 Tai Po Email: community members will jointly Road [email protected] paint the school wall. Painted musical instruments will also be displayed

3/2017 – 9/2017 “Celebrate as One” Artists and students jointly Community Tai Po District Office 2654 1262 Community Arts participated in art paintings at Centres and Programme Community Centres and Community Halls Email: Community Halls to celebrate in Tai Po [email protected] the 20th Anniversary of the returning to the Motherland

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 16/4/2017 A Parade in Celebration Praying for good fortune for the Tai Po District Tai Po Old Market Tin 9580 0779 14:00 – 16:30 of Tin Hau Festival in Tai Po residents at the Tin Hau Hau Temple Social Tai Po Festival in the year of the 20th Event Control Anniversary of returning to the Committee Motherland and to promote Chinese culture.

19/4/2017 Lam Tsuen Heung Tin Celebration of the Tin Hau Lam Tsuen Lam Tsuen Village 2638 3678 11:00 – 14:00 Hau Festival Festival by worshipping the Wishing Square, Office Celebration ‘Big Bowl goddess and enjoying the ‘big Fong Ma Po, Lam Feast’ bowl feast’ (Poon Choi) in the Tsuen, Tai Po year of the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland

30/5/2017 Tai Po District Dragon Celebrating for returning to the Tai Po Waterfront Tai Po District Dragon 2664 8661 08:00 – 13:00 Boat Race 2017 in Motherland at this traditional Park Boat Race Committee Celebration of the 20th dragon boat race Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 30/5/2017 Dragon Boat The “Celebration for 20th Tap Mun Tap Mun Youth Club 2653 2028 10:30 – 15:00 Competition 2017 Anniversary of HKSAR Cup” is added to this traditional dragon boat competition this year to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland

5/2017 – 9/2017 WAO! The Dynamic The promotion of arts and flash Various locations Tai Po District Arts 2653 6828 Youth in Celebration of mob performances in Tai Po in Tai Po District Advancement the 20th Anniversary of District, including training and and Tai Po Central Association the Establishment of workshops, touring Town Square the HKSAR performances, closing ceremony and the making of theme song as a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the returning to the Motherland

17/6/2017 Tai Po District With the theme of 20th NTW&JWA Leung Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 09:00 – 13:00 Inter-school Putonghua Anniversary of returning to the Sing Tak Primary All Circles Competition Motherland, this competition School, Tai Yuen stimulates the interest of Estate, Tai Po students in learning Putonghua and enhances their skills

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 18/6/2017 Celebration of the 20th A variety show, including Tai Yuen Tai Po Pun Chung 2656 5558 11:00 – 17:00 Anniversary of the singing, dancing, Taekwondo, Community Hall Community Establishment of the Taichi in celebration of the 20th Education Center HKSAR (Integrated Anniversary of the returning to Company Ltd. Show) the Motherland

24/6/2017 Celebration of the 20th Carnival as a celebratory event Tai Yuen Estate Wisenice Club 2638 3298 14:00 – 17:00 Anniversary of the of the 20th Anniversary of the Covered Arena Establishment of returning to the Motherland HKSAR cum aimed at showing appreciation Appreciation of to parental love. Parental Love Carnival

25/6/2017 Hong Kong Hakka A Fun Sports and Water Hong Kong Hong Kong Hakka 2638 0272 08:00 – 17:00 Associations 20th Carnival to share the joy of the Science Park Associations New Anniversary of the 20th Anniversary of returning to Territories Office HKSAR - Fun Sports X the Motherland Water Carnival

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 30/6/2017 Celebration of the 20th Attracted by the performance of Tai Po Waterfront Tai Po District Office 3580 2687 14:00 – 22:30 Anniversary of the a variety of genres and a series Park Establishment of of leisure experiences including Email: HKSAR - Tai Po Music arts booths, ponies and [email protected] and Arts Carnival gourmet leisure activities featured under the daylight, while arts groups and renowned singers at the night time concert, participants of all ages will celebrate the returning to the Motherland in a joyful atmosphere 30/6/2017 – Tai Po Mid-night Run By taking part in this running Tai Po Waterfront Tai Po Sports 2664 8661 1/7/2017 2017 in Celebration of competition, the participants Park Association 23:00 – 01:00 the 20th Anniversary of will celebrate the 20th the Establishment of Anniversary of returning to the the HKSAR Motherland

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 1/7/2017 Tai Po District Flag To celebrate the 20th Amphitheatre, Tai Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 07:00 – 10:00 Raising Ceremony Anniversary of returning to the Po Waterfront All Circles Motherland and enhance Park citizens' and students' recognition of nationality and sense of belonging to our country

1/7/2017 Guangzhou Youth A wide range of acrobatic acts Tai Po Community Tai Po Federation of 2656 1223 14:00 Acrobatic Show and balancing acts Centre, No. 2 All Circles performances by Guangzhou Heung Sze Wui Youth Acrobatic Troupe to Street, Tai Po celebrate the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland with residents of Tai Po District

1/7/2017 Tai Yuen Joyful Singing and dancing Tai Yuen Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 14:00 – 18:00 Celebration performance by local Community Hall, All Circles performing groups to celebrate Tai Po the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland with residents of Tai Yuen Estate

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 1/7/2017 Joyful Singing and dancing Fu Heng Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 14:00 – 18:00 Celebration performance by local Neighbourhood All Circles performing groups to celebrate Community the 20th Anniversary of Centre, Tai Po returning to the Motherland with residents of Fu Heng Estate

1/7/2017 Fu Shin Joyful Singing and dancing Fu Shin Tai Po Federation of 2638 3298 14:00 – 18:00 Celebration performance by local Community Hall, All Circles performing groups to celebrate Tai Po the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland with residents of Fu Shin Estate

1/7/2017 Wan Tau Tong Joyful Singing and dancing Wan Tau Tong Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 14:00 – 18:00 Celebration performance by local Neighbourhood All Circles performing groups to celebrate Community the 20th Anniversary of Centre, Tai Po returning to the Motherland with residents of

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 1/7/2017 Tai Wo Joyful Singing and dancing Tai Wo Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 14:00 – 18:00 Celebration performance by local Neighbourhood All Circles performing groups to celebrate Community the 20th Anniversary of Centre, Tai Po returning to the Motherland with residents of Tai Wo Estate

1/7/2017 Kwong Fuk Joyful Singing and dancing Kwong Fuk Tai Po Federation of 2658 3433 14:00 – 18:00 Celebration performance by local Community Hall, All Circles performing groups to celebrate Tai Po the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland with residents of Kwong Fuk Estate

th th 7/7/2017 – The 20 Tai Po Rural To celebrate the 20 Anniversary Kwong Fuk Tai Po Rural 2654 1254 27/8/2017 Football Competition of the returning to the Football Ground, Committee; Motherland, young people will (Kwong Fuk Road) Tai Po Tsat Yuek Rural come together to enjoy their Committee; favourable sport during the Tai Po District Youth memorable moment Programme Committee

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 8/7/2017 Sketch HK Youth To introduce the unique Tai Po Waterfront Tai Po Federation of 2667 2332 13:00 – 17:00 Painting Day (Tai Po attractions of Tai Po District, Park All Circles District) strengthen sense of belonging to the local community and share artistic experience among youths for celebration of the 20th Anniversary of returning to the Motherland

22/7/2017 Tai Po District Youth Spreading the joy of the 20th Tai Po Central Tai Po District Youth 2654 1254 15:00 Programme Carnival Anniversary of returning to the Town Square Programme cum Dynamic Summer Motherland through stage Committee Fun Day 2017 performances, exhibition & game booths organised by local youths

13/8/2017 Tai Po District Summer By taking part in the singing Tai Wo Tai Po District Arts 2653 6828 09:00 – 18:00 Youth Singing Contest contest, the youth celebrates the Community Hall Advancement (Preliminary Contest) 2017 20th Anniversary of the Association, Tai Po returning to the Motherland District Youth 27/8/2017 together. Programme 14:00 – 18:00 Committee (Final)

Celebration Events for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Tai Po District Celebration Events Calendar

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 8/10/2017 The 45th Cross Tolo By taking part in this cross Tolo Tai Po Tai Po Sports 2664 8661 10:30 – 12:30 Harbour Race in Harbour swimming Sha Lan Beach to Association Celebration of the 20th competition, the participants Water Anniversary of the will celebrate the Sports Centre Establishment of the 20th Anniversary of the HKSAR returning to the Motherland together.

12/11/2017 Tai Po Sports By taking part in this Li Fook Lam Tai Po Sports 2664 8661 09:00 – 20:00 Association 2017-2018 Taekwondo competition, the Indoor Sports Association Taekwondo participants will celebrate the Centre Competition 20th Anniversary of the returning to the Motherland together

3/12/2017 Tai Po Half Marathon By taking part in this Distance Tai Po District Tai Po Sports 2664 8661 2017 Run competition, the Association participants will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the returning to the Motherland together

(More events will be added at a later stage.)