Following
up on a little notice on a public bulletin board, contacting the HK
Conservancy Association and HK Electric, I learned about this very welcome
event. The last public tree planting was organised by ABLE Charity two
years ago:
Local schoolchildren from the Primary School were invited to join in with
the tree planting this Sunday, plus six other off-Lamma schools and lots
of 'HK Electric Volunteers', giving up their Sunday off. I've made up a
little chart of the location (click to zoom out).
This was an extremely well-organised PR event, including media reception
desk, caps, stickers, signs, tree name tags, photographers, videographers
and celebrities from the local District Councillors up to the Permanent
Secretary for the Environment officiating at the event.
The opening ceremony took place on Sunday
morning in the Yung Shue Wan football pitch. According to sponsor HK
Electric: "The ceremony will be
officiated by the Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Mr. K.K. Kwok;
Director and General Manager (Engineering) of Hongkong Electric, Mr
Francis Lee; Ms Lister Cheung from HKCA as well as local dignitaries. Over
one hundred students and volunteers from Hongkong Electric will be
recruited to do the actual tree planting after the ceremony."
More background
from the HK Conservancy Association.
After the opening ceremony in the Yung Shue Wan football pitch, we all
hiked to Hung Shing Yeh beach, then on for another 20 minutes along the
coastal path to Sok Kwu Wan - the most popular tourist trail on Lamma - to
the pavilion overlooking Hung Shing Yeh bay and the Power Station.
Here's a nice, informative
press release ('Lamma Gets Greener') with photos and an
Artist's Impression from the sponsor, HK Electric. For a
discussion and more info, click on TALKBACK! Finally, my own comprehensive
photo gallery:
(click to enlarge)
Launch ceremony in the football pitch: line-up of celebrities
Showing off green 'icons' for the Lamma map behind them
Lister Cheung, CE of HK Conservancy Association
Mock tree planting
'HK Electric Volunteers' & 'Eco-leaders' heading the tree planting groups
Group photo opportunity
Local family joining in the fun
Getting ready for the long march to the tree planting site
Just follow the signs
200+ people marching to Hung Shing Yeh beach...
On the outcrop below the pavilion
Closing in on the crowds
Power Station backdrop
Contrasts...
The Primary schoolchildren are getting to work...
...while the celebrities are posing for photos
Lammadonna is a tree hugger!
What a view!
The Power Station Extension is almost ready
200+ people, plus loads of media, crowding the hill
Name tags for the tree saplings, mostly local species!
One of the six participating schools, after a job well done
Children from another school relaxing
Heading home: ice-cream pancake in Lily Garden Cafe
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