LOADING AWESOME
Looking back on 2017
Part III
Hong Kong memories
LOADING AWESOME
Looking back on 2017
Part III
Hong Kong memories
Carrie Lam elected HK’s first female Chief Executive
Lam, a veteran civil servant, was elected Hong Kong’s fifth-term chief executive with 777 votes
She has vowed to “unite and move forward”, and to enhance communication between
the govt and society
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Hong Kong momories
March 26, 2017
The Ocean Park gave away 4,000 admission tickets to mark its 40th birthday
On the other hand, Hong Kong Disneyland launched the world’s first Marvel-themed ride in Hong Kong in
January
Hong Kong Ocean Park marks 40th anniversary
March 26, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
1st batch of food trucks start operation
16 food trucks were selected to operate in 8 designated tourist areas, including Golden Bauhinia Square and just outside Ocean Park
Feb 2, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
Man sets himself on fire on packed MTR train
A 60-year-old man set himself on fire while traveling from Admiralty to Tsim Sha Tsui during evening rush hour on Feb 10, injuring 18 people
He died of organ failure three months later
Feb 10, 2017
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Donald Tsang found guilty of misconduct in office, first CE to get criminal conviction
Tsang lodged appeals against his conviction and 20-month jail sentence. His appeal hearing will begin on April 25, 2018
Tsang spent two months in prison before he was released on HK$100,000 bail on April 24, 2017
Feb 17, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
Louvre treasures showcased at Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Art treasures from Louvre were on display in Hong Kong to celebrate the SAR’s 20th anniversary
The exhibition showcased more than 130 masterpieces of paintings, sculptures and ceramics
April 26-July 24, 2017
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Henderson Land pays record HK$23.3b for prime car park site in Central
Henderson Land outbid 8 developers to win the site on Murray Road
It will build an office tower on the site
May 26, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius at its Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters at 2 pm on Aug 22
HK records hottest day (36.6°C) since 1885
The extraordinary rise in temperature was recorded before typhoon Hato hit the city
Aug 22, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
Collision with a cargo vessel weighing 300,000 tons
Typhoon signal No 10 issued as Hato batters HK
For the first time, soldiers from People's Liberation Army Garrison in Macao were deployed to clean up the streets after the storm
The typhoon caused severe floods and widespread damage in Macao
Aug 23, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
The Trading Hall opened in 1986, when four bourses combined to form the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
HKEx trading hall closed after 31 years
Oct 27, 2017
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Hong Kong momories
Concept: Anisha Bhaduri
Research: Anisha Bhaduri and
Carol Sin
Design: Alex Tang