A light festival, a tai chi gala and two art exhibitions will be held in the coming days as part of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
 
ýÿ     Inspired by and to be held in partnership with the renowned Fête des Lumières de Lyon in France, Lumieres Hong Kong will feature light installations, video projections, art exhibitions and performances, as well as education and outreach activities, from November 23 to 25 (Thursday to Saturday). The event aims to enhance general appreciation of culture and heritage.
 
ýÿ     Through this three-day light festival, renowned local artists will collaborate with international talents to illuminate the city's landmark sites and buildings in the most fun and enchanting ways. The illuminations will be turned on from 7pm to 11pm at 16 locations in Tsim Sha Tsui and Central.
 
ýÿ     Another highlight of the event is the Lumieres Village, which will be set up at Chater Garden. Apart from viewing interactive art pieces and visiting a photo booth and food-and-beverage booths with local delicacies, visitors can also enjoy face painting, live band performances, percussion, a cappella singing and special dances by Hong Kong Circus performers with glamorous dresses decorated with LED lights. The Village will be open from 7pm to 11pm on November 23 and from 11am to 11pm on November 24 and 25 with free admission. Various performances will also be presented at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Statue Square and Lan Kwai Fong. 
 
ýÿ     A wide array of associated events and education outreach programmes including neon light workshops, guided tours, exhibitions and lectures have been especially developed in partnership with different youth and social welfare organisations and schools for the festival.
 
ýÿ     For programme details and event registration, please visit www.lumiereshk.com or www.facebook.com/lumiereshk/.
 
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ýÿ     The Hong Kong Soong Ching Ling Goldkey Training Foundation will hold Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of HK's Reunification with the Motherland - Tai Chi Gala for Health and Harmony at the soccer pitches of Moreton Terrace Temporary Playground in Causeway Bay on November 26 (Sunday) from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
 
ýÿ     The event will be open to the public for free and will promote the essence of tai chi. The gala will feature a 24-form tai chi performance by 600 people and stage performances, and there will also be booth games.

ýÿ     For enquiries, please call 2576 4950.

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ýÿ     The exhibition "20 Years of Passion in Calligraphy, Painting and Photography" will be open from November 21 to 23 (Tuesday to Thursday) at the Exhibition Gallery of the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay. The opening ceremony will start at 5pm on the first day of the exhibition.

ýÿ     Organised by the Hong Kong Senior Education Workers Association, the exhibition will showcase more than 300 artworks including Chinese calligraphy, Chinese paintings, Western paintings and photographs by 160 retired educators.  

ýÿ     Admission is free. The opening hours will be as follows:

November 21 (Tuesday): 4pm to 7pm
November 22 (Wednesday): 10am to 7pm
November 23 (Thursday): 10am to 5pm
 
ýÿ     For enquiries, please call 2782 6065 or 2770 6626.

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ýÿ     More than 150 Chinese calligraphy exhibits and Chinese paintings by Hong Kong and Guangzhou artists will be on display at the "Joint Hong Kong-Guangzhou Arts and Calligraphy Exhibition 2017" from November 25 to 29 (Saturday to Wednesday). The event aims to promote traditional Chinese culture through Lingnan-style art.

ýÿ     Admission is free. The exhibition will be held at the Ching Chung Taoist Association Building (Ching Chung Koon) with opening hours from 3pm to 5pm on November 25 (Saturday) and from 9am to 5pm on November 26 to 29 (Sunday to Wednesday). For enquiries, please call 2462 1507.

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ýÿ     To share the joy of the 20th anniversary, the HKSAR Government is joining hands with different sectors to organise a wide variety of activities and events under the theme "Together • Progress • Opportunity".

ýÿ     Altogether, more than 900 events and activities are being staged by the Government and different sectors until the end of 2017.

ýÿ     For details and updates on the 20th anniversary celebrations and events, please visit www.hksar20.gov.hk.

Ends/Sunday, November 19, 2017
Issued at HKT 11:00

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