In commemoration of the centenary of the end of World War I, the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is currently holding the exhibition "The Great War at its Centenary". Through the display of news publications, postcards, fund-raising posters, commemorative medals and guns from the war period, the exhibition revisits the Great War that changed the world order, as well as reflects on the cost of war.
      
     An assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 became the immediate cause of World War I. An arms race between the Central Powers and the Allies escalated, close to 65 million soldiers were mobilised, and devastating new weapons were introduced during the War, causing more than 30 million casualties among the warring countries. The exhibition reveals the situation on the battlefield, as well as illustrates the far-reaching impact the War had on modern China and Hong Kong on political, military and social levels.
      
     Highlight exhibits include a postcard sent from a war prisoner in the Hung Hom internment camp to Germany, a postcard showing warships anchored in Victoria Harbour before the outbreak of World War I, a Shanghai pictorial that illustrates the military actions of the Allies during the war, and a .303" British Lee-Enfield rifle used in the War.
      
     The exhibition, which runs until January 30, 2019, is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and organised by the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence. For details of the exhibition, please visit the museum's website at hk.coastaldefence.museum/en_US/web/mcd/exhibition/special/wwi.html, or call 2569 1500.
      
     The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is located at 175 Tung Hei Road, Shau Kei Wan.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Result of tenders of RMB Sovereign Bonds held on July 5, 2018:
 

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

HKMA CMU Central Bank Placement Co-ordinating Window Placement Result:

Total subscription amount: RMB 500 million
Total placement amount: RMB 500 million
Coupon rate: Same as the successful tenders of the RMB Sovereign Bonds of the same tenor
 

     Hawaiian ukulele masters Herb Ohta Jr, Taimane and Chris Kamaka will perform together for the first time this July at the "Ukulele Ohana Jam" concert.
 
     Herb Ohta Jr, son of legendary ukulele master "Ohta-san", is a master of jazz, R&B, Latin and Brazilian music. Taimane and her popular band, well-established Internet favourites with millions of views for their videos, will perform a variety of songs. Chris Kamaka, who hails from a long line of ukulele luthiers, is renowned for his velvety voice and bass playing.
 
     In addition, the concert will showcase Hawaiian hula dancing by Brittany Waihili' Okalani Atiburcio and Delys Hulali Recca. Audience members may bring along their own ukuleles for a grand finale jam to enjoy the fun of playing this four-stringed instrument.
 
     "Ukulele Ohana Jam" is one of the programmes of the summer festival International Arts Carnival (IAC). Details are as follows:
 
Date and time: July 13 (Friday), 8pm
Venue: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium
Prices: $140, $200 and $260
 
Date and time: July 14 (Saturday), 8pm
Venue: Tai Po Civic Centre Auditorium
Prices: $140 and $200
 
Date and times: July 15 (Sunday), 3pm and 8pm
Venue: Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre
Prices: $140, $200 and $260
 
     Tickets are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Credit card telephone bookings can be made on 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.
 
     The IAC, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will run from July 6 to August 12.

    

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 5) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Lo So Shing Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.