The Correctional Services Department held the Stanley Prison 80th Anniversary Open Day today to celebrate the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's 20th anniversary.
Assistant Commissioner of Correctional Services Ng Sau-wai, Stanley Prison Chief Superintendent Chan Wai-kin and guests opened the event at the Staff Training Institute and the Correctional Services Museum.
Students, voluntary services organisations, clients of non-governmental organisations, department staff and family members joined the event to learn about Stanley Prison's history and recruit training.
Visitors toured the prison through a virtual reality system and took photos next to 3D prison scenes.
There was an exhibition on the prison's history and milestones. Weapons and anti-riot equipment were also on display.
Visitors watched a foot drill, and dog unit and tactical demonstrations.
