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䩕The Heritage of Hong Kong蒅, an exhibition presenting a glimpse of Hong Kong﷿s heritage from the Neolithic Period, the Bronze Age, to the Qing Dynasty and the Hong Kong under British rule, today (February 2, Vancouver time) opens at the Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Vancouver (CCC).
Speaking at the opening of the exhibition at CCC, the Deputy Secretary (Culture) of the Home Affairs Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Lolly Chiu, told the audience that Hong Kong was devoted to strengthening cultural links and exchanges with other world-class cities, such as Vancouver. "Vancouver and Hong Kong have many similarities," she said. "Both have invigorating, open and inclusive societies, having a respect for different and diversified creeds and cultures."
The opening ceremony was officiated by many dignitaries, including the Hon Ujjal Dosanjh, federal Minister of Health; the Hon Wally Oppal, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Multiculturalism of British Columbia; Chinese Consul General Chunyan Tian; Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office Mr Bassanio So, and the Chair of the Chinese Cultural Centre, Ms Kitty Mar.
Ends/Friday, February 3, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:45
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