Olympic Live Sites Launched in Hong Kong
Equestrian Committee President Henry Tang speaks at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Equestrian Events Hong Kong welcome reception at Sha Tin Racecourse
Speaking at a Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Equestrian Events welcoming reception at Sha Tin Racecourse, Equestrian Committee President Henry Tang expressed gratitude to the International Olympic Committee for placing its trust in Hong Kong as co-host city of the events.
"In Hong Kong, the Olympic ideals of friendship, fair play and solidarity are deeply ingrained in our society," said Mr. Tang. "We have a hard-earned reputation for punching above our weight in the league of global financial and business centers. And it was with Hong Kong's famous 'can do' spirit that we took up the challenge of staging the Olympic Equestrian Events."
The start of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games officially launched the Olympic Live Site set up on the Central Lawn of Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Tsang Tak-sing, together with guests and citizens, assembled at the site to watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games broadcast live on a giant TV screen.
Speaking at a launching ceremony in Victoria Park, Mr. said that in the coming 16 days, the Live Sites in Victoria Park and Sha Tin Park would provide the whole community with opportunities to experience the spirit of the Olympic Games.
In addition to the installation of TV screens for 12-hour broadcasting of the competitions, staged performances and a diverse array of sports and cultural activities will take place to reflect Hong Kong's status as a cosmopolitan city where Western and Eastern cultures converge.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong: http://www.equestrian2008.org/eng/front.aspx
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