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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council held an Open Day of the Legislative Council Building today (November 25) from 10 am to 5 pm. The event was attended by 3,368 visitors.
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council, Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee, Chairman of the House Committee, and Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee, were invited to officiate at an opening ceremony at 9.30 am to mark the start of the event.
During the event, a total of 64 guided tours comprising 3,368 visitors were conducted. Visitors were introduced to the work of the Legislative Council and were briefed on the functions of various facilities inside the Legislative Council Building, including the Chamber, the Ante-Chamber, the President's Office, the three Conference Rooms, the Press Conference Room, the Press Room, the Dining Hall, and Members' Rooms.
17 Members of the Legislative Council took part in the event. They were stationed in the Chamber and the Ante-Chamber to receive visitors. Some Members also assisted in conducting guided tours.
The purpose of the event is to enable members of the public to understand the work of the Legislative Council and to visit the 94-year-old historical Building.
Ends/Saturday, November 25, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:09
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