The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (January 4) announced the test results of a recently completed seasonal food surveillance project on Lunar New Year (LNY) food (first phase… read more
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The three-day FarmFest 2019 is being held at Fa Hui Park in Mong Kok from today (January 4) to January 6 to showcase a variety of local agricultural and fisheries products and other related goods.
Jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the Vegetable Marketing Organization and the Fish Marketing Organization, FarmFest is the largest outdoor farmers’ market in Hong Kong, where local producers can directly promote their products to consumers. FarmFest accommodates more than 390 stalls, about 200 of which offer local produce for sale, including the top 10 of in-season produce: hok tau pak choi, choi sum, watercress, carrot, cherry tomato, oyster, Sabah giant grouper, grey mullet, pompano and jade perch. Booths selling local delicacies, organic/healthy food, kitchenware and household goods are also available.
Premium local produce is always well received by consumers. In view of the market demand, the AFCD has been actively supporting the local agricultural and fisheries sectors to increase productivity, and to enhance quality and marketing of local produce to facilitate sustainable development of the industry. To enable consumers to learn more about the production of premium produce, exhibits are set up at FarmFest featuring seasonal crops and the technology of aquatic farming. The agricultural zone introduces the story of re-breeding a noted local vegetable variety, hok tau pak choi, as a result of collaboration between the AFCD and the local farming industry in the past few years. The re-bred hok tau pak choi, choi sum, cherry tomato, strawberry and other seasonal crops are put together as vegetable walls and strawberry columns, adding colour to the event. In the fisheries zone, pearl and oyster farming, an oyster depuration system and quick freezing technology are shown.
FarmFest also offers various fringe activities such as music and cultural performances, cooking demonstrations and interactive games for the enjoyment of people of all ages. Admission is free. The event will be open from 10am to 8pm. A free shuttle bus service is available to and from Shek Kip Mei MTR Station Exit B1 located at Woh Chai Street.
To tie in with the green event guidebook by the Environmental Protection Department and the Business Environment Council, this year’s FarmFest will provide recycling facilities and a reusable tableware rental service in order to achieve waste reduction and clean recycling, thus enhancing the overall environmental performance of the event.
The AFCD has also produced a series of short videos introducing the characteristics of local agricultural and fisheries products. The videos and details of the event can be viewed at www.farmfest.hk or www.facebook.com/farmfesthk. read more
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The opening hours of the Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) students’ study rooms will be extended during the period from March 1 to May 31, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (January 4). People who intend to use the students’ study room service during this examination period can apply for admission cards from today.
Application forms and details of the regulations are available at all public libraries and are also downloadable from the website at www.hkpl.gov.hk/eindex.html under the “Library Notices” section. The deadline for application is February 1, and the result will be posted on the notice board of the respective public libraries from February 18 to 28.
Applicants should be registered borrowers of the HKPL. Priority will be given to candidates sitting for major public exams or professional exams. Applicants can only submit one application and opt for one of the following sessions as detailed below:
March 1 to May 7 (admission card is required)
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Sessions:
Morning session: 8am to 12.30pm
Afternoon session: 12.45pm to 5.15pm
Evening session: 5.30pm to 10pm (Mondays to Fridays)
5.30pm to 9.30pm (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
May 8 to 31 (admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis and no admission card is required)
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Opening Hours:
8am – 10pm (Mondays to Fridays)
8am – 9.30pm (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
The arrangement will apply to the students’ study room service at Shek Tong Tsui, Chai Wan, Quarry Bay, Aberdeen, Pok Fu Lam, Lockhart Road, Kowloon, To Kwa Wan, Ngau Tau Kok, Shui Wo Street, Lam Tin, Po On Road, Lai Chi Kok, Ngau Chi Wan, San Po Kong, Yau Ma Tei, Fa Yuen Street, Sha Tin, Ma On Shan, Yuen Chau Kok, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, North Kwai Chung, South Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi, Yuen Long, Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai, Fanling, Sheung Shui, Tai Po, Sai Kung, Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O, Cheung Chau and Tung Chung Public Libraries.
For enquiries, please contact individual libraries or call Customer Hotline at 2921 0208. read more