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 1/2017 – 2/2017 Festive Lighting in Yuen Festive lightings with the Various popular 3188 2375 Long District cum theme of Lunar New Year and spots on main roads Office Celebration of the 20th the 20th Anniversary of the in Yuen Long Email: Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR District [email protected] Establishment of the will be featured at various HKSAR popular spots in Yuen Long District to promote celebratory and joyous atmosphere 1/2017 – 3/2017 District Beautification in Beautification and cleaning with Selected alleys, Yuen Long District 3586 2214 Celebration of the 20th the theme of celebrating the street furniture, as Office Anniversary of the 20th Anniversary of the well as community Email: Establishment of the Establishment of the HKSAR will halls/community [email protected] HKSAR be conducted at selected alleys, centres in Yuen street furniture, as well as Long community halls/community centres in Yuen Long

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 14/1/2017 Yuen Long District Fight Opening ceremony, singing Ginza Square, Tin Yuen Long District 2470 1122 13:30 – 17:00 Crime Committee performances, game booths and Shui Wai Fight Crime Carnival & Prize talent show to promote the Committee Presentation Ceremony message of crime prevention cum Celebration of the and celebrate the 20th 20th Anniversary of the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Establishment of the HKSAR HKSAR 15/1/2017 Celebrating the 20th Demonstration on firefighting, Lau Fau Shan Fire Yuen Long District 2470 1128 10:00 – 16:00 Anniversary of the fire ambulance display, game Station Fire Safety Establishment of the booths, performances and prize Committee HKSAR -- Yuen Long presentation ceremony for District Fire Safety colouring and slogan design Carnival Cum Fire competition to promote fire Station/ Ambulance safety awareness and celebrate Depot Open Day the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 2/2017 Disneyland Tour in With the arrangements from Yuen Long District 2479 0016 Celebration of the 20th local NGO, children from Disneyland Office Anniversary of the disadvantaged families and from Email: Establishment of the among new arrivals and ethnic [email protected] HKSAR minorities will be invited to the “Disney Youth Education Series” experience workshop. There will be interactive activities to promote participants’ understanding of the HKSAR establishment 18/2/2017 Spring Fun Creative The carnival features various Government land Yuen Long District 2474 1773 14:00 – 21:00 Carnival performances including dancing, adjacent to Yuen Arts Committee singing, Chinese opera and Silver Long Theatre, Tai Band. Designated sites for Yuk Road, Yuen graffiti and creative arts are also Long set up for the public to demonstrate their creativity and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 19/2/2017 Yuen Long District Civic Singing, magic, dancing and Hong Lok Road Yuen Long District 2470 1131 13:30 – 17:30 Education Prize acrobatic show, game booths, Children’s Civic Education Presentation Ceremony exhibitions and mini quizzes to Playground, Yuen Committee cum Carnival in promote civic education and Long Celebration of the 20th celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Anniversary of the the Establishment of the HKSAR Establishment of the HKSAR 5/3/2017 Shanghai Commercial A territory-wide fund-raising Stonecutters Bridge 2479 0022 07:00 – 12:00 Pok Oi Cycle for Millions activity which is the largest of its and Nam Wan 2017 kind in Hong Kong . A new Tunnel “Balance Bike” category for kids is introduced this year for the public to enjoy cycling on highway. Celebratory elements for the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR will also be included to promote the festive atmosphere

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 19/4/2017 Launching Ceremony A launching ceremony to Local restaurant in Yuen Long District 2479 2886 for Celebrating the 20th introduce the activities of the the district Coordinating Anniversary of the district in celebration of the 20th Committee for Establishment of the Anniversary of the Celebration of the HKSAR in Yuen Long Establishment of the HKSAR, 20th Anniversary of District with a view to expressing the Establishment of appreciation to volunteers, the HKSAR sharing joy and building a harmonious community 19/4/2017 Shap Tin Hau A grand parade which includes Main roads in Yuen Tin Hau Festival 2476 2264 09:30 – 14:00 Festival Procession dragon and lion dances, martial Long District and Committee of Shap arts and marching performances the Yuen Long Pat Heung and the Fa etc. for the public to experience Stadium Pau Associations the festive rural tradition, as well as celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 22/4/2017 Happy Family Tour at The o6rganizer will arrange Hong Kong Women 2447 7499 10:00 – 21:00 Hong Kong Disneyland needy families to participate in Disneyland Association Limited 2447 7707 in Celebration of the various outdoor activities and 20th Anniversary of the games to deepen participants’ Establishment of the understanding of the HKSAR development in our Motherland and the HKSAR 30/4/2017 Blessing Ceremony cum The o6rganizer will arrange Organic Yuen Long District 2477 5477 1/5/2017 Vegetarian Bowl Feast blessing ceremony to pray for Eco Park in Yuen Coordinating 3/5/2017 for Celebrating the 20th Hong Kong together with other Long Committee for Anniversary of the religious rituals to celebrate the Celebration of the Establishment of the Birth of Buddha. Vegetarian 20th Anniversary of HKSAR bowl feast will also be arranged the Establishment of for participants to celebrate the the HKSAR; 20th Anniversary of the Puman Foundation Establishment of the HKSAR Ltd.

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 5/2017 – 6/2017 Colouring Competitions To deepen students’ Primary schools and Yuen Long District 2477 5477 for Primary Schools and understanding on the 20th kindergartens in Coordinating Kindergartens in Yuen Anniversary of the Yuen Long district Committee for Long in Celebration of Establishment of the HKSAR with Celebration of the the 20th Anniversary of various colouring competitions. 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of This also provides students with the Establishment of the HKSAR the opportunity to showcase the HKSAR; their creativity and unleash their Yuen Long Primary artistic potential, hence directly School Heads engages them in this celebratory Association event

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 5/2017 – 8/2017 Yuen Long District The organiser will host a series Yuen Long Youth 2476 7771 Youth Festival 2017‧In of exciting activities for the and Tin Shui Wai Festival Co-ordinating Celebration of the 20th youth starting from May to Committee Anniversary of the August. For instance, Establishment of HKSAR uni-cycling day, Latin dance competition, orienteering competition in the evening, street dance performance and band show. It is hoped to provide a platform for the youth to showcase their diversified talents so as to enhance their self-confidence; as well as unite the youth in the district to foster a harmonious atmosphere and jointly celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 7/5/2017 Hundred Dragons in To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Sports Hong Kong Girl 9284 2830 09:00 – 14:00 Celebration of the Anniversary of the Ground Guides Association Golden Jubilee of the Establishment of the HKSAR and Yuen Long District Hong Kong Girl Guides the 50th Anniversary of the Association Yuen Long District Establishment of the Hong Kong Association and Dragon Girl Guides Yuen Long District Costume Design Association, the organiser will Competition cum host a dragon costume design Dragon Performance in competition and a dragon dance Celebration of the 20th performance for participants to Anniversary of the showcase their creativity and Establishment of the team spirit; as well as promoting HKSAR traditional Chinese culture

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 27/5/2017 Essay Competition cum To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Community Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 12:00 – 18:00 Prize Presentation Anniversary of the Hall Association Limited 2447 7707 Ceremony for Most Establishment of the HKSAR, the Improved Students organiser will organise an essay Award in Celebration of competition and a prize the 20th Anniversary of presentation ceremony for the Establishment of celebrating the International the HKSAR Children's Day as well as giving commendation to students with remarkable improvements in academic work 28/5/2017 Variety Show and To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 10:00 – 18:00 Distribution of Rice Anniversary of the Association Limited 2447 7707 Dumplings in Establishment of the HKSAR, the Celebration of the 20th organiser will host a variety Anniversary of the show and distribute rice Establishment of the dumplings to the elderly for HKSAR showing care as well as promoting festive atmosphere

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 18/6/2017 Yuen Long District Fa This activity aims to engage the Pok Oi Hospital Yuen Long District 2470 1133 Pau Competitive Games youth, ethnic minorities, new Yuen Long Office Day in Celebration of arrivals and the physically Merchants Email: the 20th Anniversary of impaired in a series of sportive Association [email protected] the Establishment of games to enhance racial Extreme Sports the HKSAR harmony and sense of belonging Park to the community. Participants (Heats with X-game will be engaged in heats with elements) X-game elements where successful contestants will be shortlisted for the finals 20/6/2017 Distribution of Goodie To celebrate the 20th District elderly The Yuen Long 2476 2223 Bags in Celebration of Anniversary of the home as arranged Merchants the 20th Anniversary of Establishment of the HKSAR, the by the organiser Association the Establishment of organiser will distribute goodie the HKSAR bags to the elderly in need in the district for showing care and concern, as well as enhancing the festive atmosphere

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 23/6/2017 – Yuen Long Farm and Art The market will feature singing Government land Yuen Long District 2470 1121 25/6/2017 Market Carnival in and art performances, game adjacent to Yuen Office Celebration of the 20th booths and various farm Long Theatre, Tai Email: Anniversary of the products Yuk Road, Yuen [email protected] Establishment of the Long HKSAR 23/6/2017 – Yuen Long Heritage and The exhibition will feature the Yuen Long Town Yuen Long District 2479 0016 1/7/2017 “Fa Pau” Exhibition artwork of “Fa Pau” as well as Hall Office the development of Yuen Long Email: from the Sung Dynasty till the 20 [email protected] years since reunification with the aim of enhancing sense of belonging to the district

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 25/6/2017 Yuen Long District Fa The competition seeks to build Yuen Long District 2470 1133 15:00 – 22:00 Pau Competitive Games team spirit and harmony. A Office Day in Celebration of re-invented “Fa Pau” Email: the 20th Anniversary of competition will be the grand [email protected] the Establishment of finale to the competitions. the HKSAR There will also be ceremonies and performances on the (Final round of Competitive Games Day. After competition and Games the event, the competitive Day) games area will be opened for public use till the evening 1/7/2017 Flag Raising Ceremony The Federation of Yuen Long Ginza Square, Tin The Federation of 2477 5477 07:45 in Celebration of the Associations will organise a Flag Shui Wai Yuen Long 20th Anniversary of the Raising Ceremony on 1 Jul to Associations Establishment of the celebrate the 20th Anniversary of HKSAR the Establishment of the HKSAR

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 2/7/2017 Wuyi Association of To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 10:00 – 18:00 Hong Kong Cup - Anniversary of the Association Limited 2447 7707 Dragon and Lion Dance Establishment of the HKSAR, the Competition and Choy organiser will host a dragon and Li Fut Kung Fu lion dance competition for the Performance in Wuyi Association of Hong Kong Celebration of the 20th Cup. Choy Li Fut kung fu Anniversary of the performance will also be Establishment of the featured to promote traditional HKSAR Chinese culture for connecting different sectors of the community and boosting festive atmosphere 18/7/2017 Members’ Birthday To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 16:00 – 23:00 Dinner in Celebration of Anniversary of the Association Limited 2447 7707 the 20th Anniversary of Establishment of the HKSAR and the Establishment of the birthday of members, the the HKSAR organiser will host a birthday party and share the joyous atmosphere of 20A with members

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 22/7/2017 The 15th Anniversary Choral performances including Yuen Long District 2474 1773 19:30 – 21:30 Concert of the Treble solo, A Capella, choral singing Arts Committee Choir of the Yuen Long and dancing by 260 members of District Arts Committee the Yuen Long District Arts Committee Treble Choir. The concert features both Chinese and Western repertoires to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR with a unique musical blending of “East” and “West” 24/7/2017 Distribution of Rice in To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Association Limited 2447 7707 Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR, the Establishment of the organiser will distribute rice to HKSAR the elderly for showing care and offering blessing as well as promoting harmonious atmosphere

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 26/8/2017 Carnival in Celebration The carnival aims at celebrating Yuen Long On Hing Pok Oi Hospital 2457 8123 of the National Day and the National Day and the 20th Playground and the Promotion on Healthy Anniversary of the walkways between Life Style Establishment of the HKSAR and Yuen Long Theatre promoting healthy life style. and Yuen Long Talks, Chinese medical Library consultation, smoking cessation service, game stalls, singing and dancing performances, etc. will be included 28/9/2017 Variety Show and To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 10:00 – 18:00 Distribution of Moon Anniversary of the Association Limited 2447 7707 cakes in Celebration of Establishment of the HKSAR and the 20th Anniversary of the Mid-autumn Festival, the the Establishment of organiser will host a variety the HKSAR show and distribute moon cakes to the elderly for showing care as well as promoting festive atmosphere

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

Date/Time Name of Event Description Venue Organiser(s) Enquiry 23/12/2017 Distribution of Goodie To celebrate the 20th Tin Shui Wai Tin Shui Wai Women 2447 7499 10:00 – 18:00 Bags in Celebration of Anniversary of the Association Limited 2447 7707 the 20th Anniversary of Establishment of the HKSAR, the the Establishment of organiser will distribute goodie the HKSAR bags to the elderly for showing care as well as promoting harmonious atmosphere (More events will be added at a later stage.)