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Promotional events of 2013

Launching Ceremony of the "Love And Respect Thy Elders" Campaign

The "Love And Respect Thy Elders" Campaign (LARTE Campaign), co-organised by the Family Council, the Commission on Youth, the Elderly Commission and the Women's Commission, has been officially launched. The launching ceremony was held at the Piazza of Kowloon Park on August 11 afternoon .

The LARTE Campaign aims to encourage and mobilise every member of the family to respect the elderly by putting love, concern, respect and care into action.

The Chief Secretary for Administration cum Chairman of the Family Council, Mrs Carrie Lam, was the officiating guest of the launching ceremony of the LARTE Campaign. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mrs Lam said, "Cherishing families has always been the Chinese tradition. Through the launching of the LARTE Campaign, we hope to encourage the younger generation to put their filial role into practice."

At the launching ceremony, the Family Council premiered the Announcement in the Public Interest to promote the LARTE Campaign. The theme song (especially written for the Campaign) sung by Ms Miriam Yeung was also broadcast.

To further publicise the message of the Campaign, the Family Council will organise territory-wide promotional activities from August 2012 to March 2013. Activities include radio programmes, publication of a series of press advertorials, an e-games competition, an essay writing competition, a musical and more.

The Chief Secretary for Administration cum Chairman of the Family Council, Mrs Carrie Lam delivered a speech.
The Chief Secretary for Administration cum Chairman of the Family Council, Mrs Carrie Lam delivered a speech.
(From left to right) Family Council Member cum the Chairperson of the Women's Commission Mrs Stella Lau, Family Council Member cum the Chairperson of the Elderly Commission Prof. Alfred Chan, Convenor of the Sub-committee on the Promotion of Family Core Values Mr Robert Chow, Mrs Carrie Lam, Family Council Member cum the Chairperson of the Youth Commission Mr Bunny Chan, Permanent Secretary of Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young, Broadcasting Director Mr Roy Tang and singer Ms Sally Yip, etc officiated the event.
(From left to right) Family Council Member cum the Chairperson of the Women's Commission Mrs Stella Lau, Family Council Member cum the Chairperson of the Elderly Commission Prof. Alfred Chan, Convenor of the Sub-committee on the Promotion of Family Core Values Mr Robert Chow, Mrs Carrie Lam, Family Council Member cum the Chairperson of the Youth Commission Mr Bunny Chan, Permanent Secretary of Home Affairs Mr Raymond Young, Broadcasting Director Mr Roy Tang and singer Ms Sally Yip, etc officiated the event.
Family Council Member Mr Ivan Yiu, Family Council Member Dr Wong Chung Kwong, Mrs Stella Lau, Prof Alfred Chan, Mr Robert Chow, Mrs Carrie Lam, Mr Bunny Chan, Mr Raymond Young, Mr Roy Tang, Ms Sally Yip, Member of Central Policy Unit Prof Wong Chack Kie and Family Council Member Dr Pang King Chee took a group photo with singers and DJs.
Family Council Member Mr Ivan Yiu, Family Council Member Dr Wong Chung Kwong, Mrs Stella Lau, Prof Alfred Chan, Mr Robert Chow, Mrs Carrie Lam, Mr Bunny Chan, Mr Raymond Young, Mr Roy Tang, Ms Sally Yip, Member of Central Policy Unit Prof Wong Chack Kie and Family Council Member Dr Pang King Chee took a group photo with singers and DJs.
An artist painted on a girl's face, body painting increased the delight and happiness of the event.
An artist painted on a girl's face, body painting increased the delight and happiness of the event.
Many people participated in the carnival and enjoyed the time with their families.
Many people participated in the carnival and enjoyed the time with their families.
Teenagers performed a musical to encourage people to put filial piety into practice.
Teenagers performed a musical to encourage people to put filial piety into practice.