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Embracing New Opportunities Job Fair
The Labour Department will hold the Embracing New Opportunities Job Fair at Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai on 30 and 31 May 2024. Job seekers are welcome to join. Admission is free. About 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair and offer over 3 800 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which more than 2 300 are from property management and real estate, retail and transport industries. Around 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered including Senior Technician Officer, Tea Master, Lounge Supervisor, Beauty Consultant, Store Manager(ess), Factory Technician, Assistant Manager(ess), Chef de Partie, Recreation Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Bus Captain, Security Officer, etc.
Levi Strauss (Hong Kong) Limited Recruitment Day
The Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department will organise “Levi Strauss (Hong Kong) Limited Recruitment Day” on 30 May 2024 (Thursday). Levi Strauss (Hong Kong) Limited will provide on-the-spot interview and employment opportunities to YETP trainees and interested young people by offering 10 on-the-job training vacancies of Stylist, which do not require any related work experience. Successful applicants will undergo on-the-job training with pay for a period of 6 months of employment. Eligibility: School leavers aged 15 to 24 with Secondary 3 to sub-degree level (or equivalent). Interested young people are advised to visit YETP website for details, or call our hotline at 2382 1310 during office hours for enquiries and registration. Limited places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. (Vacancy Number: Stylist VAC0128392) Those who have previously worked in the above participating company or its related company under any forms of employment or services are not eligible for the post offered in the above Recruitment Day. A gift will be offered on-site to YETP Trainees and job seekers eligible for YETP. 【Limited Offer】Applicants who successfully apply for the YETP in specified period will get a coffee gift card.
Students aged 4 and 15 years are welcome to join! Date: July – August 2024Study Mode: Face-to-faceVenue: Music Office designated music centresEligibility: 1. All courses are designed for music beginners without musical training background. 2. Applicants must meet the age requirement as stated in each course. The age of applicants is calculated as at 16 July 2024.Language: CantoneseAward: Students with 80% attendance will be eligible for the award of Certificate of Attendance.
Youth Internship Programme 2024
The ERB "Youth Internship Programme" is designed to enhance young people's understanding of the dynamic world of work. Through this Programme, participants have the opportunity to enhance their interpersonal and collaboration skills, and further explore theirvpotential and interests for future study and career planning.
Country Parks Volunteer Scheme
The Country Parks Volunteer Scheme is co-organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and Friends of the Country Parks to arouse public awareness on protecting Hong Kong country parks through participating in management, education and conservation work of the country parks. It also offers valuable opportunities for nature lovers to serve the society. All enrolled candidates of the “Country Parks Volunteer Scheme” will be invited to attend a “Volunteer Orientation Class” and a “Basic Training for Volunteer Trainees”. After completion of the orientation class, training and passing the assessment, trainees can enroll 20-hour volunteer services to obtain practical experience on different types of services. Afterwards, the participant is qualified as a Country Parks Volunteer.
2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
The 2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races return to the Victoria Harbour, bringing you legendary dragon boat races off the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade on 15–16 June. Thousands of the world’s top dragon boat athletes will compete for glory against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s stunning skyline. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the event will also feature a series of 75A Trophy championships. Join us to experience the celebratory atmosphere and cheer for the paddlers during this exciting weekend in Hong Kong!
【Free Tickets Registration】HKCO: Daye Lin & the HKCO – The Yellow River Cantata
Renowned conductor Daye Lin is a winner of the 6th Sir Georg Solti International Conductors' Competition, and currently Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra. In his debut collaboration with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, he will be conducting the Orchestra and a joint chorus made up of choral groups from Hong Kong and Shenzhen in a programme of choral and orchestral masterpieces in Chinese music.
ERB - Love IT ‧ Upgrading Scheme
The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) launches the "Love ITㆍUpgrading Scheme" with over 50 innovation and technology-related training courses spanning across domains of "New Digital Skills" and "Technology Applications in Industries", with a view to encouraging lifelong learning of new digital skills among the public and supporting the digital transformation of industries.
Chinese Culture Festival 2024: A New CantoneseOpera Ma Xianglan by Hong Kong Xiqu Troupe
A New Cantonese Opera Ma Xianglan Main Cast: LEE Lung, Sun Kim Long, LeungSiu-ming, Tse Hue-ying, Wan Yuk-yu, Liu Kwok-Sum, Jackie Leung
Customs YES Summer Internship Programme 2024 (Phase 2)
With overwhelming supports from participating students and supporting organisations, the Customs YES Summer Internship Programme (Programme) is now open for applications! Through this Programme, participating interns will be given the opportunity to work within Customs formations or organizations of Customs counterparts, therefore obtaining valuable work experiences, understanding their career interests and preparing for future development. This year, the Programme consists of two recruitment phases. In Phase 1: Customs formations, the Programme will offer a number of summer placement opportunities within Customs formations. In Phase 2: Customs counterparts, the Programme will provide students with the opportunities to work in the companies of C&ED counterparts in various industries or sectors.
Activities under "Day x Night Vibes@18 Districts"
The "Day x Night Vibes@18 Districts" offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, including market carnivals and bazaars, art exhibitions, musical performances and sports experiences. The events are suitable for people of all ages and tourists as they are a blend of the old and new, presenting a variety of traditional cultures and regional characteristics, while introducing new elements. Let's take a look at the following event recommendations and explore more! 1. Kowloon City District: Kowloon City Songkran Festival 2024 Date: 12 to 14 April 2024Venue: Kowloon City Carpenter Road Park and Shing Nam RoadDetails: The event will promote the unique food, shopping, and entertainment experiences in the Kowloon City district by offering authentic Thai cuisine, music, Muay Thai competitions, and other cultural experiences, complemented by exciting activities and promotions. Moreover, the Hong Kong Kowloon City Industry and Commerce Association will collaborate with local businesses in the Kowloon City district to provide e-payment discounts and rebates to visitors, including night-time special offers. 2. Tuen Mun District: Vespere Tuen Mun Date: 12 to 14 April 2024Venue: Tuen Mun Cultural SquareDetails: The event will include 26 booths selling various kinds of products, snacks and beverages, live music, and art installations, with a view to transforming Tuen Mun Cultural Square into a nighttime artistic venue. Meanwhile, shopping malls in the neighborhood will be invited to offer special catering and retail promotion during the event. 3. Eastern District: Night Dragon Parade@Eastern District Date: 11 May 2024Venue: Eastern District Cultural Square, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, Factory Street PlaygroundDetails: A luminous dragon and lion dance performance demonstrating the characteristics of Eastern District will first-ever be held during Tam Kung Festival, together with a variety of limited dining and shopping offers, creating a joyous atmosphere in the community and boosting the night economy. Please refer to the thematic webpage of the Day x Night Vibes@18 Districts for more details!
Oi! Artist-in-Residence and Exhibition Programme
Oi! is an art space located in the North Point community, aiming to be an artistic oasis amidst the bustling city. Through diverse art programmes, Oi! explores the possibilities of art in community engagement, connecting different communities through various art forms and integrating a wide range of knowledge and experiences.Oi! is now calling for artist-in-residence and exhibition proposals (hereinafter referred to as “Proposals”) to invite Hong Kong artists and creative talents to participate in the “Oi! Artist-in-Residence and Exhibition Programme” (hereinafter referred to as “the Programme”). Selected applicants will conduct research at Oi! and showcase the outcomes of their residency and creations to the public through organising exhibitions at the galleries of Oi!. The artist-in-residence period, the exhibition period and other details are as follows:More about Oi!: https://www.apo.hk/en/web/apo/oi.html
“Yesterday’s Vacation in HK” Exhibition
The Public Records Office (PRO) of the Government Records Service (GRS) today (September 15) launches the annual thematic exhibition “Yesterday’s Vacation in HK”, which takes the audience on a journey through Hong Kong’s past. Featuring a selection of tourism-related archival holdings from the 1950s to the 1980s, the exhibition unveils visitors’ diverse experience in the city and a variety of tourist attractions under four themes, namely “Sight and Scenes”, “Shopping Paradise”, “Paradise for Foodies”, and “Happenings in the City”. The exhibition also sheds light on different facets of lives in old Hong Kong. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Exhibition Hall where a selection of over 70 archival holdings is on view starting from today. A thematic backdrop near the entrance of the Exhibition Hall offers a photogenic spot for the audience to begin their exhibition journey. An “Exhibition Pass” booklet is also available on-site. The exhibition opens from Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5.45pm (except for public holidays), in the Exhibition Hall on the second floor of the Hong Kong Public Records Building, 13 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong. Admission is free. Members of the public can find more precious archival images by browsing the online exhibition (www.grs.gov.hk/ws/online/yvhk/en/home/index.html), and follow the Facebook Page of PRO (www.facebook.com/grs.publicrecordsoffice) for more interesting stories covered in the exhibition. PRO will host roving exhibitions in different districts in the coming months, and the relevant information will be announced later on the GRS website (www.grs.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call the PRO at 2195 7700 or email to proinfo@grs.gov.hk.
Outreach Music Interest Courses
Outreach Music Interest Courses will be conducted from Mar to Aug 2024. Courses ranging from Chinese and Western musical instrument foundation classes to music workshops will take place at different Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) venues and Music Office Music Centres across the territory. Workshops New course: AI Music Creation Online course: ABCs of Musicianship Ensemble training: Chinese Ensemble・Western Ensemble Instrumental enrichment: Erhu・Yangqin・Zheng・Violin・Cello Others: Keyboard・Music Theory・Aural Training・Little Harp・Classical Guitar・Ukulele Instrument Foundation Classes Chinese: Xiao・Dizi・Zhongruan・Pipa・Yangqin・Zheng・Erhu Western: Violin・Viola・Cello・Flute・Clarinet・Saxophone・Percussion (Glockenspiel & Practice Pad) Teaching Venues LCSD Venues and Music Office Music Centres Course Fees $260 - $1,140 (5 to 20 lessons) Stage 1 Recruitment (application deadline: 30 January) Stage 2 Recruitment (remaining places will accept applications from 28 February to one week after the course commencement on a first-come, first-served basis)
"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme (For Individuals and Groups)
"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme, to be conducted by way of guided tours, comprises visits to various waterworks facilities under three themes. It aims to introduce the historical background and significance of various waterworks facilities, enhancing public’s knowledge of water resources and raising their awareness of water conservation. The following guided tours to waterworks facilities are now opened to individuals and organisations for visit by prior application: Theme 1: Our Water Resources and NatureOur Water Resources and Nature High Island Reservoir and Plover Cove Reservoir are respectively the Hong Kong’s largest reservoir and the world's first freshwater coastal reservoir. Participants can visit these two reservoirs to understand their history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Theme 2: Waterworks Heritage TrailsParticipants can witness various historic waterworks structures along the heritage trails and learn the water supply history of Hong Kong. Theme 3: Fresh Water Treatment and Quality ControlParticipants can learn the water treatment process and daily operation of a water treatment works as well as the water supply system in Hong Kong. (Please refer to the related webpage for details)
Astronomical Training Programme for Secondary Students 2023-24
Astronomical Training Programme for Secondary Students ("ATPSS") is co-organised by the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Department of Physics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Astronomical Society. It provides a comprehensive training in astronomy to local full-time Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students. It aims to cultivate and promote students' interests in natural science.Through an array of diversified activities with equal emphasis on theory and practical skills, ATPSS will enhance students' understanding of astronomy and boost their science literacy. More importantly, by nurturing students' abilities in problem-solving and organisation of activities, ATPSS hopes the students can apply what they have learnt in the programme to help promoting astronomy in schools.
Exhibition of the 3rd anniversary of the promulgation of the Hong Kong National Security Law
Marking the third anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), the Security Bureau (SB) launched the updated version of the NSL online virtual exhibition with the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) as its virtual background, bringing a new touring experience to visitors.To enhance the understanding of members of the public regarding the legislative background, importance and significance of the NSL, the SB first launched the NSL online virtual exhibition in July 2021, which has registered more than 440 000 visits thus far. The online virtual exhibition of the third anniversary of the promulgation of the NSL is inspired by the HKPM, with new virtual backgrounds embellished with Chinese cultural components in a Chinese-style layout. The various zones of the exhibition provide rich information on the NSL to members of the public, covering the importance of the NSL, the legal regime, enforcement mechanisms, major provisions and effectiveness, the work of the disciplined forces in safeguarding national security, reference materials as well as the winning entries of the "Let's Join Hands in Safeguarding National Security" Programme. The updated version of the exhibition is especially housed in virtual exhibition halls on different floors, unlike the previous version where it was all shown in one large exhibition hall. Visitors can simulate taking the escalators to navigate different floors, or visiting the exhibition halls to view the content, or heading to the viewing deck to enjoy the day and night views of Victoria Harbour, which brings more fun to the visit. Two new mini-games have also been added to the exhibition, allowing visitors, especially the youth, to enhance their understanding of the NSL in a fun way. In addition, print and search functions are enhanced to improve the exhibition's practicability.
Applied Learning Virtual Exhibition 2023
Jointly organised by the EDB and Applied Learning (ApL) course providers, the online exhibition is held during 17.5.2023 to 31.5.2024. Students can visit the Virtual Exhibition to browse the information provided by all 10 ApL course providers on 60 ApL courses, including course briefs, videos and students' sharing, to gain a better understanding of ApL as a valued senior secondary elective subject.
Traces of Human Touch - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
"Traces of Human Touch" exhibition, organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department is open to the public. The exhibition is located at CLP Pulse, which has been revitalised from a Grade 1 historic building. Ten items of traditional craftsmanship and performing arts which belong to local intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are showcased in the exhibition to enhance the understanding by the public of the preservation and transmission of ICH. Despite having no physical form, ICH is an important element for community cohesion. Through oral traditions and practical applications, ICH can be transmitted from generation to generation. Traditional craftsmanship meets the needs of everyday life while performing arts foster a rich and colourful existence. All these give tangible expression to intangible beliefs, etiquettes and customs as well as aesthetic ideas.
Enrolment for summer activities/ interest classes/ programmes 2024
The summer holiday is approaching! It is a great time to look for activities, interest classes or self-enhancement programmes for the leisure time. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department and a number of youth organisations, such as those listed below, provide diverse summer activities. Young parents are also welcomed to browse and explore suitable family activities for the upcoming summer holiday! Pick your favourite ones and enrol now! 1. Leisure and Cultural Services DepartmentSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Popular activities include swimming training courses, dancing courses, yoga training courses, badminton training courses, table tennis training courses, squash training courses, tennis training courses and horticultural courses.>>>Details and enrolment2. The Hong Kong Federation of Youth GroupsSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Public online enrolment and in-person enrolment start from 4 May 2024. >>>Details of summer classes (Chinese only) 3. St. James SettlementSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Popular activities include board game day, pop guitar classes and archery lessons. >>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)/ Details of summer activities (Chinese only)4. The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong KongSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment5. Caritas Hong KongCommunity Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Community Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites.>>>Details and enrolment6. Chinese YMCA of Hong KongSearch for your favourite programmes on the website. Popular activities include swimming programmes, fitness and wellness programmes and indoor climbing programmes.>>>Details and enrolment7. Hong Kong Young Women's Christian AssociationSearch for your favourite activities and interest classes on the website. Member login is required for enrolment.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only) / Summer activities thematic page (Chinese only)8. Hong Kong Playground AssociationSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Popular activities include leather workshops, preserved flowers workshops, and tutoring classes. >>>Details and enrolment9. Hong Kong Children & Youth ServicesSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. For details of summer activities organised by individual Services Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only) (Member login maybe required for some of the webpages, please refer to the above pages for details)