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Singing contest spreads anti-drug messages (with photos)
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     The final of the Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest jointly organised by the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN), the Narcotics Division (ND) and Metro Radio was held tonight (December 11) at Music Zone @ E-Max in the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre. Nine young finalists made use of their singing skills to encourage young people to steadfastly pursue their dreams while developing healthy and drug-free lifestyles. In addition, pop singers and a music group urged members of the public to remain vigilant in standing firm against drug temptations, in particular during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
 
     The Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest offered promising young people who strive to become singers an opportunity to showcase their talents publicly and encouraged them to develop positive attitudes and stay away from drugs. The top three prize winners of the final were awarded audition contracts with a record company to help make their dreams come true.
 
     The nine contestants who entered the final today are aged between 18 and 28. They reached the final by defeating other contenders during the six preliminary rounds of the singing contest in November. During the preliminary rounds of the singing contest, music professionals not only gave comments and guidance to all entrants but also shared with them information related to drug harms, relieving stress and channels for seeking anti-drug help.
 
     Pop singers and a music group including Phil Lam, Alan Po, Mischa Ip, Jay Fung and Lil' Ashes were invited to tonight's event. Apart from performing for the audience and cheering for the contestants, the artistes also promoted anti-drug messages to the audience, including speaking on the harmful effects of taking cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine (commonly known as "Ice").
 
     Noted music professionals Suzan Guterres, Samson Ling, Alan Cheung and Barry Ip were invited to be adjudicators of the contest. Aside from rating contestants and giving them advice on their singing skills, the adjudicators also encouraged them to stay positive when facing challenges and continue to pursue their dreams with passion and determination. An audience of more than 200, including young people from tertiary institutions and secondary schools as well as families and friends of the competitors, attended the event. The enthusiastic cheering and chanting from the audience in support of the contenders raised the excitement of the occasion.
 
     After rounds of intense competition, Michelle Siu and Emiko Tsui eventually won the champion and second runner-up awards respectively. Andy Lai was awarded the first runner-up and the Highest Popularity Award.
 
     Guests attending tonight's event included the Chairman of the ACAN Sub-committee on Preventive Education and Publicity (PE&P SC), Mr Chan Wing-kin; PE&P SC member Professor James Chan; and the Commissioner for Narcotics, Ms Ivy Law. 
 
     In addition to the anti-drug singing contest held tonight, the ND and the ACAN in collaboration with Metro Radio also jointly held a series of anti-drug education and publicity activities from September to this month including an anti-drug seminar and radio interviews that targeted parents and focused on the drug harms of cannabis. Artistes and financial professionals also helped record anti-drug radio segments to enhance understanding and awareness of the drug problem among members of the public, and encourage listeners to stay away from drugs. The segments are being aired on both Metro Info and Metro Finance.
 
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The final of the Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest jointly organised by the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN), the Narcotics Division and Metro Radio was held tonight (December 11) at Music Zone @ E-Max in the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre. The Chairman of the ACAN Sub-committee on Preventive Education and Publicity (PE&P SC), Mr Chan Wing-kin (back row, fifth left); PE&P SC member, Professor James Chan (back row, fourth left); and the Commissioner for Narcotics, Ms Ivy Law (back row, sixth left), are pictured with the contestants, the adjudicators and singers.
Pop singer Jay Fung (centre) performs at the final of the Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest tonight (December 11), urges members of the public to remain vigilant in standing firm against drug temptations, in particular during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Young contestant Edmond Hong competes for awards at the final of the Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest tonight (December 11) and makes use of his singing skills to encourage young people to pursue their dreams steadfastly while developing healthy and drug-free lifestyles.
The Chairman of Action Committee Against Narcotics Sub-committee on Preventive Education and Publicity, Mr Chan Wing-kin (second left), adjudicators Suzan Guterres (first right) and Samson Ling (first left) present the award to Michelle Siu (second right), the champion of the final of the Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest held tonight (December 11).
The Chairman of Action Committee Against Narcotics Sub-committee on Preventive Education and Publicity (PE&P SC), Mr Chan Wing-kin (seventh right); PE&P SC member, Professor James Chan (seventh left); and the Commissioner for Narcotics, Ms Ivy Law (sixth right), are pictured with the awardees, the adjudicators and singers in the final of the Anti-drug Supernova Singing Contest held tonight (December 11).