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     The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning.

     To prevent heat stroke, avoid prolonged activities outdoors.

     If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Stay in shaded areas as much as possible.

     Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol.

     If you feel sick, consult a doctor right away.

     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO) proudly presented the "Art at Heart – Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition" as the debut of the 2023 Hong Kong Week today (August 3) (Toronto time).
      
     Jointly presented by the Toronto ETO and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, the "Art at Heart – Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition" features a life-sized, never-seen-before statue of Bruce Lee, specifically designed and created for Canada by award-winning and renowned Hong Kong sculpture master Chu Tat-shing, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the passing of the legend martial arts superstar.
      
     The exhibition, running from August 4 through August 13, will also showcase a lineup of over 30 art pieces from Chu's studio which include a sculpture of young Sun Yat Sen during his student days in Hong Kong, as well as captivating cursive Chinese calligraphy sculptures. It will also offer visitors an unforgettable experience with talks, workshops and live demonstrations.
      
     Delivering a welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the Director of the Toronto ETO, Ms Emily Mo, said that Toronto ETO was honoured to bring the master art pieces of Chu to the Canadian audience.
      
     "Bruce Lee is an iconic figure who not only shaped Hong Kong's heritage but also exemplified the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. It is an immense honor to introduce the esteemed Hong Kong artist, Master Chu Tat Shing, who has graciously created a new sculpture of Bruce Lee for sharing with the art lovers in Canada," she said.
      
     Ms Mo also highlighted Hong Kong's unique status as a place where East meets West for arts and culture, adding that the West Kowloon Cultural District stands as a testament to this new role of Hong Kong, offering a world-class ensemble of cultural performances, exhibitions, and immersive experiences all year round.
      
     Besides the exhibition, the Toronto ETO is hosting the 2023 Hong Kong Week themed "Hello Hong Kong" between end-July and end-September to feature Hong Kong's new strengths, promising economic prospects and fresh cultural vision.
      
     "The unveiling of this exhibition serves as a gateway to the 2023 Hong Kong Week. This dynamic event provides updates about Hong Kong's new developments and achievements in various fields," Ms Mo said.
      
     Activities of the 2023 Hong Kong Week include art and photo exhibitions, film festivals, musical drama performances and a national business conference to be held in different Canadian cities.
      
     Details of the 2023 Hong Kong Week can be found on the event's dedicated webpage at hongkongweek2023.hketo.ca.

              

     Owing to the thunderstorm warning, the flag-raising ceremony to be conducted at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai at 8am today (August 4) will be cancelled.

     If the thunderstorm warning is cancelled and weather conditions permit by then, the flag-raising ceremony may be resumed without further notice.

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports concluded its duty visit to Hangzhou and Dongyang today (August 3) and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
 
     On the last day of visit, the delegation visited the New Yuanmingyuan in Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang to learn about the cultural attraction that blends Chinese and Western cultures and architecture. The New Yuanmingyuan was built at a 1:1 scale to replicate the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, and is divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Parks, as well as other attractions.
 
     In summing up the four-day duty visit, the delegation leader Mr Vincent Cheng described the visit as fruitful and inspiring. "Through visiting Hangzhou's and Dongyang's sports and cultural infrastructure, as well as exchanging views with the officials of the provincial and municipal governments, members have gained valuable insights from their experience in hosting major sports events and promoting the development of the sports and cultural industries. This will facilitate our discussion with the Government on the strategies for promoting sports in the community, developing elite athletes and making Hong Kong a venue for major international sports events. This also helps promote Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange," Mr Cheng said.
 
     Mr Cheng expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the arrangements made by various departments of the governments of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City and Dongyang City, making the duty visit a huge success.
 
     The delegation, consisting of 16 LegCo Members, visited Hangzhou and Dongyang from July 31 to August 3. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the LegCo Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports cum leader Mr Vincent Cheng, Deputy Chairman of the Panel cum deputy leader Ms Joephy Chan and Panel member cum deputy leader Mr Kenneth Fok. The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, also participated in part of the duty visit.

  

     The Lands Department announced today (August 3) that in respect of the tender for the site Inland Lot No. 9094 at the junction of Sai Ning Street and Victoria Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, which was awarded on July 5 to the successful tenderer, Ace Reward Investments Limited (parent company: Wheelock Properties Limited), on a 50-year land grant at a premium of $1,720,000,000, the tender amounts submitted by the unsuccessful tenderers in descending order are published on an anonymous basis as follows: 

(1) $1,432,838,600
(2) $1,363,000,000
(3) $960,000,000
(4) $544,000,000
(5) $488,000,000

     The information disclosed in this press release is for information only.