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... activities such as cultural performances, talks and cooking demonstrations for the enjoyment of people of all ages. Admission is free. There is a free shuttle bus service every 15 minutes from Shek Kip Mei MTR Station exit B1.The event is jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation...

... Geopark features rare and impressive fossilised tree-trunks formed some 15 to 20 million years ago. These ancient trees were covered by lava and ashes due to intense volcanic activity.The Hong Kong Geopark was admitted as a member of the Global Geoparks Network in September 2011. Named the Hong Kong...

... AFCD will deploy staff and enforcement officers to patrol graveyards in the countryside during the Chung Yeung Festival period. Those who are found breaching the law will be prosecuted," the spokesman said.The majority of hillfires in the territory are caused by human negligence. Accidents can be...

... Conservation Department (AFCD) said, "The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition, launched in 2012, is co-organised by the AFCD and the Hong Kong Underwater Association. Entering its third year, the competition this year has drawn 522 entries, representing an increase of 43 per cent over last year's...

... their magnificent craftsmanship in nest architecture.Another Festival attraction is the Flyway Print Exchange Exhibition. Located on the world's largest flyway, the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, Hong Kong is visited by hundreds of thousands of migratory birds every year. To raise public awareness of...

...;  February 11The half-yearly dog inoculation campaign was launched in 1980 with the aim of providing a licensing and rabies vaccination service for dogs kept by fishermen who work on board fishing vessels most of the time. The vaccination teams will visit the fishing ports from 10am to 3pm. A fee...

... jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, the Vegetable Marketing Organization and the Fish Marketing Organization. First held in 2007, FarmFest has established itself as an annual signature event of the agricultural and fisheries sector that attracts a large number of...

... Hong Kong Geopark retains global statusSaturday, September 19, 2015 The Global Geoparks Network (GGN), which is supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, at the 4th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network San'in Kaigan Symposium in Japan today (September 19...

... influenza.The AFCD, the FEHD, the Customs and Excise Department and the Police will strive to deter the illegal import of poultry and birds into Hong Kong to minimise the risk of avian influenza outbreaks caused by imported poultry and birds that have not gone through inspection and quarantine. All relevant...

... of poultry and birds into Hong Kong to minimise the risk of avian influenza outbreaks caused by imported poultry and birds that have not gone through inspection and quarantine.All relevant government departments will continue to be highly vigilant and strictly enforce preventive measures against...