Hung Shing Temple and Stanley Mosque declared statutory monuments
The newly declared monuments include a Wan Chai temple linked to maritime life and a rare mosque built by Muslim prison staff and the local Indian community.
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National Day gala to pair Hung Hom performances with two 2,026-drone shows
The October 2 programme includes drone displays at 8pm and 9.30pm, with the gala rebroadcast on television and online.
Kwai Chung Community Living Room opens with shared kitchens, showers and activity space
The 2,300-square-foot venue is projected to serve 250 subdivided-flat households a year and receive about 40,000 visits a year.
710 swimmers take part as organisers review fuel smell at Tolo Harbour race
The 2,600-metre event drew swimmers aged 10 to 77, while some participants reported rough water and a strong petrol smell.
ImpactHK urges gradual micro-employment route for people leaving homelessness
The organisation says shorter-hours work and a more flexible welfare transition could help people rebuild routines without losing essential support.
Purple fire dragon about 20 metres long debuts at Tai Hang festival
More than 20 members of a police youth programme trained with local practitioners before performing the new dragon on Mid-Autumn night.
Public columbaria extend hours for Chung Yeung visits from 26 September
Vehicle restrictions apply during special transport arrangements; furnace users need bookings or queue numbers on weekends and public holidays, while Shek Mun sites ban burning.
Lai Ka-ying misses Hong Kong family during first Mid-Autumn Festival in space
The Shenzhou-23 crew had been in orbit for four months as Lai sent festival wishes from Tiangong to Hong Kong and Macau.
AFCD rejects automatic euthanasia claim after capturing eight dogs in Yuen Long
The department says the statutory four-day period is for tracing owners, while a frontline worker injured during the operation remains stable in hospital.
Early crowds gather for Tai Hang’s 67-metre fire-dragon procession
Spectators began claiming viewing spots hours before the 7pm procession, which is scheduled to run for three nights.
Child-abuse rate rises 67% as sexual and physical reports tie
Against Child Abuse is urging stronger institutional safeguards after mandatory reporting took effect as wider sexual-offence reforms move towards legislation.
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