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/*{month:7, year:2009, content:"<h1>July 2009 Monthly News</h1><p>The opening and closing ceremonies for the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo will provide excellent opportunities to showcase Hong Kong's creative talents to Mainland and international audiences. In addition, Hong Kong will organise a series of cultural activities and performing arts programmes both within and outside the Shanghai Expo exhibition area to promote Hong Kong's brand as well as our innovation and creativity in different fields. </p><p>In particular, there will be two art exhibitions: one featuring the development and innovation of ink art in Hong Kong while the other highlights the assimilation of western and Chinese aesthetics in shaping the uniqueness of Hong Kong art. </p><p>There will also be regular performing arts programmes featuring local troupes and artistes in Cantonese opera, Chinese and western music, theatre and dance.</p><p>A five-day \"Hong Kong Week\" is scheduled at the Expo for 18 to 22 October 2010. This will feature opening and closing ceremonies and between three and five complementary activities each day. The \"Hong Kong Week\" will provide a kaleidoscope of activities for visitors, including performances and exhibitions highlighting the performing arts, fashion and movie industries. Seminars, exhibitions and workshops are also planned.</p>"},
{month:8, year:2009, content:"<h1>Aug 2009 Monthly News</h1><p>The opening and closing ceremonies for the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo will provide excellent opportunities to showcase Hong Kong's creative talents to Mainland and international audiences. In addition, Hong Kong will organise a series of cultural activities and performing arts programmes both within and outside the Shanghai Expo exhibition area to promote Hong Kong's brand as well as our innovation and creativity in different fields. </p><p>In particular, there will be two art exhibitions: one featuring the development and innovation of ink art in Hong Kong while the other highlights the assimilation of western and Chinese aesthetics in shaping the uniqueness of Hong Kong art. </p><p>There will also be regular performing arts programmes featuring local troupes and artistes in Cantonese opera, Chinese and western music, theatre and dance.</p><p>A five-day \"Hong Kong Week\" is scheduled at the Expo for 18 to 22 October 2010. This will feature opening and closing ceremonies and between three and five complementary activities each day. The \"Hong Kong Week\" will provide a kaleidoscope of activities for visitors, including performances and exhibitions highlighting the performing arts, fashion and movie industries. Seminars, exhibitions and workshops are also planned.</p>"},
{month:12, year:2009, content:"<h1>Dec 2009 Monthly News</h1><p><strong>December 12 – January 4, 2010<br />Exhibition at the Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo</strong></p><p>An exhibition to promote Hong Kong's participation in Expo 2010年 Shanghai China (Shanghai Expo) kicked off on December 12 in the 44th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo (HKBPE) at Victoria Park.</p><p>The exhibition consists of three parts.  The \“Connect to Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo\” Pavilion gives an introduction to Shanghai Expo and highlights Hong Kong's participation in the mega event.  Also on display are a model of the Hong Kong Pavilion and a video covering Hong Kong's activities in Shanghai Expo.</p><p>The second part, \"Connect to Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo\” game zone, includes a puzzle game and a photo booth featuring Hong Kong Pavilion as well as Hong Kong's exhibition at the Urban Best Practices Area (UBPA).  Visitors can get information about Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo through interactive means with fun.</p><p>\“HKBPE : Best Wishes to Expo 2010 Shanghai China\” is set up for visitors to send their best wishes to Shanghai Expo and to show their support of Hong Kong's participation in the mega event.</p><p>Located at the \“Connect to Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo Exhibition Zone\” in the high-traffic central area of the HKBPE, the exhibition in the \“Connect to Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo\” Pavilion is jointly organised by the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited.   It is  open till January 4, 2010 daily from 11 am to 10 pm with extended hours to 1 am on December 24 and 31. Visitors will receive a special souvenir.</p><p><strong>December 25, 2009<br />Fun Day</strong></p><p>A \“Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo\” fun day will take place on Christmas day at the HKBPE. It will include performances and games to publicise Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo.</p>"} */
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