Additional performances of two programmes at the International Arts Carnival (IAC) have been scheduled in response to overwhelming public demand. The programmes are the opening ballet programme "Hansel & Gretel" and the physical theatre show "Air Play". Details of the extra shows are as follows:
 
1. "Hansel & Gretel" by the Scottish Ballet (UK)
Date and time: July 8 (Sunday), 7.30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre
Prices: $160, $220, $280, $380, $480
 
2. "Air Play" by Acrobuffos (US)
Date and time: July 19 (Thursday), 8pm
Venue: Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium
Prices: $140, $180, $240
 
     Tickets for these additional performances will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from June 5 (Tuesday) onwards. For credit card telephone bookings, please call 2111 5999.
 
     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044, or refer to the IAC programme brochure or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.
 
     The IAC, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will run from July 6 to August 12 and feature a variety of events for family entertainment.

    

The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (June 5) to consider four applications for new issue or renewal of liquor licences.

     The applications are (not in order of discussion):
 
Hong Kong:
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CHIFA and Salon No. 10 in Central
 
Kowloon:
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Chorland and Chorland Cookfood Stall in To Kwa Wan
 
     The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend, except during the private session on confidential items.

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsim Sha Tsui in the small hours today (June 3) in which a 56-year-old man died.

     At about 4am, a taxi driven by a 41-year-old man and the 56-year-old cyclist were travelling along Canton Road towards Yau Ma Tei. When approaching near Austin Road, the two vehicles reportedly collided.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the 56-year-old cyclist was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.45am.

     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9000 or 3661 9058.

          Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (June 3).

          The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

          Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

          The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

          Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

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 (June 3) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at  Turtle Cove Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.