The Customs & Excise Department today held an open day at the Customs College to promote national security education, with more than 1,000 students taking part.

Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing attended the event and officiated at an eye-dotting ceremony for a dragon and lion dance performance.

Besides an exhibition on the department's work to safeguard national security, the open day featured performances by its detection dog team, and a dragon and lion dance team. There was also a display of firearms and weapons, while game booths and an inflatable jumping castle were set up for children to enjoy.

Games, including virtual reality simulations of customs operations, showcased the department's gatekeeping role in an interactive manner. 

Meanwhile, a recruitment booth featuring fitness tests – including an isometric strength test and a standing long jump test – gave attendees an understanding of the department's fitness requirements.