Tag Archives: East Asian

Hong Kong: Food safety ensured for East Asian Games (with photos)

The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, today (December 3) inspected the operation of the 2009 East Asian Games (EAG) catering service providers and hotels, and was briefed on the stra......

Hong Kong: EAGA-flag bearers and oath-taking representatives announced

The following is issued on behalf of the 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited: In response to media enquiries on the East Asian Games Association (EAGA)-flag bearers of the 2009 East Asian......

Hong Kong: Sun to shine on early EAG events

The following is issued on behalf of the 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited: The first days events in the Fifth East Asian Games are set for a bright start with a fine sunny day and gen......

Hong Kong: Film Archive to hold conference on history of early Chinese cinema (with photos)

Is 2009 the 100th anniversary of the Hong Kong cinema? Is the short film Stealing a Roast Duck, which was made in 1909, the first film in Hong Kong? What constitutes a Hong Kong film and how to......

Hong Kong: CE looks at Games mode preparation (with photos)

The following is issued on behalf of the 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited: The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, had a busy morning today (November 28) when he visited various faciliti......

Hong Kong: Weather website launched for Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games

The Hong Kong Observatory today (November 27) launched a dedicated website (http://eastasiangames.weather.gov.hk/2009hk/content.htm) to provide weather information during the Hong Kong 2009 Eas......

Hong Kong: East Asian Games Torch Relay in CCCI (with photos)

A torch relay of the 2009 East Asian Games (EAG) was held in Cape Collinson Correctional Institution (CCCI) today (November 26) to let inmates and their families experience together theatmosphe......

Hong Kong: Vessels joining parade at EAG opening ceremony arrive in Hong Kong (with photos)

The vessels joining a parade at the opening ceremony of the East Asian Games (EAG) have arrived in Hong Kong today (November 25) to pave way for the ceremony. The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr......

Hong Kong: Response to media reports on arrangements for EAG cycling road races

The following is issued on behalf of the 2009 East Asian Games (HK) Ltd: Regarding the media reports today (November 25) on the cycling road races of the East Asian Games (EAG), the 2009 East A......

Hong Kong: Hospital Authority gets ready for 2009 East Asian Games (with photo)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: More than 100 Hospital Authority (HA) staff volunteers and staff representatives took an oath at a Flag Presentation Ceremony today ......

Hong Kong: Sha Tin lights up for East Asian Games (with photos)

The annual Sha Tin festive lighting switch-on ceremony was held today (November 14). The theme of this year¦s lighting decoration is celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the P......

Hong Kong: Cultural feast to celebrate East Asian Games

Cultural performances from around the region are set to provide a spectacular backdrop to the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (EAG) with a variety of dynamic and world-renowned events taking pl......

Hong Kong: Welcome home ceremony for Hong Kong SAR delegation to 11th National Games (with photo)

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) delegation won a total of seven medals, consisting of two gold, one silver and four bronze, at the 11th National Games, the highest number of......

Hong Kong: EAG preparatory work going smoothly (with photos)

Preparations for the East Asian Games (EAG) are progressing smoothly and satisfactorily. The Games are now entering their 26-day countdown. The 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited and gov......

Hong Kong: U Theatre from Taiwan to perform “Sound of the Ocean”

U Theatre, a renowned drum group from Taiwan with extraordinary technical and athletic prowess, will perform Sound of the Ocean in December, to strike an energetic note during the 5th East Asia......

UN official kicks off week-long event on trade and investment in Asia-Pacific region

A top United Nations official has called on countries in Asia and the Pacific to strengthen regional ties in an effort to boost trade and investment and increase economic growth, kicking off a ......