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HK Wushu Team on Goodwill Mission in Edmonton
Press Release - February 9, 2004
Following a successful tour in Calgary, the Hong Kong Wushu Delegation continued its visit to Alberta today (Feb 9) with a four-day Goodwill mission in Edmonton as part of a �Relaunch Hong Kong� promotion organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada) (HKETO) to promote cultural exchange and to restore confidence in Hong Kong.
Led by the HKETO Director, Mr Bassanio So, the delegation started the visit by calling on the Deputy Mayor, Michael Phair, who hosted a reception to officially welcome the Hong Kong visitors on behalf of the Edmonton City Government.
They also visited the Edmonton Police Department and met representatives of the local martial arts associations at a reception in the Edmonton City Hall. After their arrival late yesterday afternoon, they met the local Chinese community at a dinner party and were given a hearty welcome.
Tomorrow (Feb 10), delegation members, comprising medal winners of Asian Games and international Wushu competitions, will visit the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Chinese Cultural Centre for demonstrations and experience sharing sessions.
As part of the promotion, the HKETO will organize a half-day business seminar tomorrow afternoon in conjunction with the Hong Kong Canada Business Association, Edmonton, to promote the excellent opportunities available to Canadian businesses under the framework of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement signed between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
On Wednesday (Feb 11), they will join local Wushu masters in staging the �Hong Kong � Alberta Wushu Spectacular� to raise funds for the University of Alberta�s School of Business in setting up a scholarship fund for Hong Kong-related studies.
The delegation will leave for Hong Kong on Thursday (Feb 12).
The Hong Kong Wushu Delegation�s visit to Calgary and Edmonton is arranged by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the HKETO of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
It is supported by the Fairchild Media Group, the Edmonton Scotia Bank, the Wing Kei Nursing Home, the Bethany Care Centre, the United Way of Calgary, the University of Alberta�s School of Business and the Hong Kong Canada Business Associations in Calgary and Edmonton. Sponsors are Eikowada Performance Outwear System, Hutchison Harbour Ring and Kappa.
For further information, please contact John Tam, Chief Information Officer at (416) 924-5544, email [email protected] or
Elison Chu, Senior Information Officer, [email protected].
The Director of the HKETO, Mr Bassanio So (middle) and some of the members of the Hong Kong Wushu Delegation chatted with Deputy Mayor of Edmonton, Mr Michael Phair (3rd from left) when they called on him this (February 9) morning.
Photo shows team leader of the Hong Kong Wushu Delegation, Mr Anthony Wan, presenting a souvenir to the Mayor of Edmonton, Mr Bill Smith, at the reception hosted by the HKETO today (February 9) to introduce delegation members to representatives of the local martial arts organisations.
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