Organising similar well-established activities in various districts provides more alternatives and convenience for residents from different places to participate, Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak said today.

Miss Mak told reporters after attending a radio programme today that the feedback from citizens was for more district-based events and to see a vibrant and energetic community. 

She said: “I think this is also a way to enhance the sense of belonging of our residents in the community.

“The aim of the District Councils in organising these activities is to enhance publicity and to organise such activities in a more systematic and well established way, so that the community will learn about the already well-organised activities in various districts.”

Miss Mak added that it is beneficial to have similar activities held in the community, especially during the festive period.

“Some activities fall into the period of some traditional festive activities’ timing, and they are quite similar, but this will not hinder participation from the community, rather, we can provide more chances and information about all these activities for our residents from different districts to choose a more convenient place or a more well-organised place to go.

“We are providing more choice for our residents and these activities themselves are not mutually exclusive.”