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Survey on Youth Participation in Fine Arts Activities
Students in Hong Kong are often under pressure to excel
on tests and examinations and they do not spare much time for
art
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Please also refer to our Weekly
Focus.
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Introducing Young People to the Design Profession
Many young people in Hong Kong dream about being a professional
designer. Now, they can take the first step to realize their
dreams by meeting top designers and understanding the creative
process in the following exhibition…more
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Preparing
Youth to seize Mainland Employment Opportunities
As the first Chinese astronaut in space Lieutenant Colonel Yang
Liwei said, “Opportunity only presents itself to those who are
well-prepared”. To better prepare young people in Hong Kong
to seize employment opportunities in the mainland
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Introducing
Hong Kong to Visitors
After weeks of intensive training, the 2003 Hong Kong Young Ambassadors
have begun to carry out their mission to spread the message of
a hospitable Hong Kong. One of their most important tasks is
to introduce Hong Kong to visitors at 11 tourists spot
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Overweight Kids spend 23 Hours a Week Watching TV and
Using computers
Among the 104 children respondents with obesity problems, each
spent an average of 23 hours a week watching television and using
computers. They cannot even climb 6 stories of stairs without
taking a break
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Youth Vote to fulfill their Civic Responsibility
77.3% of youth respondents reported that they voted to fulfill
their civic responsibility, while 11.3% claimed that the July
1 protest had inspired them to vote
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Juvenile Theft Problem in Sheung Shui
As stated by the Sheung Shui Divisional Commander on November
23, theft and physical injuries were the most common crimes teenagers
in Sheung Shui committed
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2003 International Forum on Youth Business
Over 160 participants from Britain, India, Japan, Malaysia,
Philippines, South Korea, Hong Kong and different provinces of Mainland
China gathered together and discussed topics related to the growth
of young entrepreneurs … more
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International ChildArt Festival
Every four years, young artists from over 50 countries have a
precious opportunity to explore their own creativity, meet master
artists and interact with their counterparts around the world
at the International ChildArt Festival
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The Benefits of Arts Education
Arts education is a vital and yet often neglected aspect
of most school learning experiences …more
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***Encourage
Youth to become Involved in Fine Arts*** |
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Little
Youth Involvement in Fine Arts Activities
74.4% of young people in Hong Kong have never attended a musical
performance or an opera throughout the whole year, a survey conducted
by the Federation have found
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Opening Young
Eyes to Art
The popular perception that fine art is dull and incomprehensible
often stops young people to understand and enjoy art. Actually,
with proper instruction, even a 9-year-old can discover art on
his or her own
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