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About 500 guests attending a gala reception this evening (April 26, Toronto time) were told that Hong Kong immigrants in Canada, in particular, the Greater Toronto Area, represent a solid bridge between Canada and Hong Kong.
At the "Tribute to Hong Kong" gala, the Director of the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (Canada) (HKETO) thanked the Hong Kong community for their contributions to Canada, describing them as Hong Kong's "assets in Canada" - their seamless integration into the Canadian society has helped weave a close and tight social knot between Canada and Hong Kong. He praised them for making "Hong Kong Canada's bridgehead in China" and at the same time, they are also "Hong Kong's bridge to Canada".
The Hong Kong Gala is the highlight of a series of cultural celebrations to be held from today until April 30 to recognise Hong Kong's arts and culture in the City of Toronto, and bringing Hong Kong's performing art to the Toronto community. These events also serve as a tribute to the strong Hong Kong community in the Greater Toronto area which has contributed tremendously to the well-being of Canada and the country's multi-cultural mosaic.
Ends/Thursday, April 27, 2006
Issued at HKT 13:09
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