BOCHK Fully Supports – Hong Kong Geopark Charity Green Walk”
28 Nov 2009 Kick-off Ceremony of “BOCHK fully supports – Hong Kong Geopark Charity Green Walk” Eight geo-sites in Northeast New Territories and Sai Kung were designated as Hong Kong National Geopark by the Ministry of Land and Resources of China in September 2009. To enable local residents as well as visitors to appreciate these geo-wonders, BOCHK Charitable Foundation has specially initiated “Hong Kong Geopark Charity Green Walk”. In the coming months, a number of eco-tours will be organized for the general public to learn more about Hong Kong’s geological and geomorphologic features. This meaningful programme is fully supported by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Geological Society of Hong Kong, Sai Kung District Council, Tai Po District Council, North District Council, Polar Museum Foundation and HK Discovery. The kick-off ceremony of this programme was held today at Wai Man Road Rest Garden in Sai Kung Town. The officiating guests included Mr. Li Jiuzhong, Deputy Chief Risk Officer of Bank of China (Hong Kong); Dr. S.F. Leung, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department; Dr. Chen Qin Fang Margie, President of Geological Society of Hong Kong; Mr. Wan Yuet Kau, Vice-Chairman of Sai Kung District Council; Dr. Yau Wing Kwong, Chairman of Working Group on Environmental Protection of Tai Po District Council and Tai Po Environmental Association; Mr. Terry Tam, Chairman of Publicity Working Group of North District Council; Dr. Rebecca Lee, Founder of Polar Museum Foundation; and Mr. Jan Chan, Founder of HK Discovery (Co-organizer of this programme). Following the ceremony, about 170 guests, eco-guides, BOCHK staff/customers and members of the media proceeded to a boat tour to Sharp Island, where they all enjoyed an eco short walk.
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