A total of 750 people took part in a stretching exercise at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan today, setting a new Guinness World Record for the “Largest resistance band demonstration/class”.

The “National Day Celebration & Thousand-Person Stretching Exercises” event was held by the Labour Department and the Occupational Safety & Health Council to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun said at the event that it was aimed at raising employees' awareness of the importance of stretching and at promoting occupational health. He said timely stretching exercises can reduce muscle aches and the risk of injury, and improve work performance.

Guided by fitness instructors, the 750 participants performed a 30-minute resistance band stretching exercise together, setting a world record as a tribute to the motherland and demonstrating the collective effort of the Government and various sectors in raising public awareness of occupational health matters.

The department and council are holding a two-day occupational health carnival today and tomorrow at the same venue. It includes a variety of performances, booth games, occupational health talks and photo corners. Health risk assessment stations are also available to provide complimentary health checks for visitors.