The Government announced today (January 21) that application forms and related documents for the Caring and Sharing Scheme (CSS) are available from today.
 
     "Application forms and related documents are available from today on the dedicated website (css.gov.hk), or at the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of the Home Affairs Department and the Working Family Allowance Office (WFAO) or Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency," a government spokesman said.
 
     Application for CSS will be open from February 1 to April 30, 2019. An applicant may submit the completed application form and documentary proof in an envelope with sufficient postage affixed and send it to PO Box No. 2600 of Mong Kok Post Office. An applicant may also submit the application documents by using the Drop-in Boxes for the Scheme. Details of the locations of Drop-in Boxes are at Annex, which are also available on the following website: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/careandshare/en/how_to_apply.htm#session2;   
 
     Other details of the Scheme are available on the dedicated website. For enquiries, please call the 24-hour hotline 3897 1088.
 

     The Guangdong Music Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will be held in March and April, featuring a range of concerts and talks to delight Guangdong music followers.
 
     The programmes are as follows:
 
Lecture Series: Cantonese Music in Hong Kong
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March 6 to April 10 (each Wednesday), 7.30pm
Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum
Speakers: Ho Kang-ming and Chan Chi-chun
Tickets: $50 (for each lecture)
 
Music Under the Tree
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Chaozhou Music
March 9 (Saturday), 2.30pm
Cantonese Music
March 10 (Sunday), 2.30pm
Six Arts Terrace, Kowloon Walled City Park
Free admission
 
Cantonese Music Assembly – Together We Make New Sounds
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March 29 (Friday), 8pm
Theatre, Yau Ma Tei Theatre
March 30 (Saturday), 8pm
Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Tickets: $180 and $300
 
A Promenade through Time: Cantonese Pipa Concert by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble
(Presented by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble)
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April 6 (Saturday), 8pm
Cultural Activities Hall, Sha Tin Town Hall
April 7 (Sunday), 4pm
Theatre, Yau Ma Tei Theatre
Tickets: $150, $200 and $300
 
Lecture Demonstration: The Art of Pipa
(Presented by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble)
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April 5 (Friday), 7.30pm
AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Free admission
 
Concert by Wang Peiyu and Xianshi Ensemble of Shantou
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April 13 (Saturday), 8pm
Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Tickets: $160 and $260
 
A Concert of Hakka and Hailufeng Folk Music – Baizi Opera, Huachao Opera and Hakka Folk Song
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April 19 (Friday), 8pm
Auditorium, Ko Shan Theatre New Wing
Tickets: $160 and $260
 
     Tickets are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_690.html.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (January 21) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rate of medical wards in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (January 21) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.