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Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, at the 2006 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade at Tamar Site tonight (January 29):
Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
On this auspicious day, it is my great pleasure to welcome our international visitors, national tourism organisations and performing groups to this fantastic, festive event. Your presence and participation tonight speaks for the rich cultural diversity in this Asia's world city.
This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Parade, so ably organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The Parade is also the first major event in a fun-filled series of high-profile promotions for "2006 Discover Hong Kong Year". With all its colour and action, the Parade showcases what Hong Kong is offering to our visitors - a dazzling, energetic and entertaining tourism destination!
Enjoy the show and I wish you all good health, happiness and prosperity in the Year of the Dog. Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Ends/Sunday, January 29, 2006
Issued at HKT 21:08
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