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In recent years, the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force has actively strengthened the awareness of safeguarding national security among citizens and youth through various activities.
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On the eve of the Lunar New Year, a NSpring Chinese New Year Art Fair was held at the K11 mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. Through the combination of art and culture, the event promoted the Holistic Approach to National Security to the public.
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming and senior officials from the National Security Department officiated the opening ceremony.
The event showcased multiple pottery artworks themed around national security and featured workshops on rubbing Fai Chun and making New Year mandarin oranges with pipe cleaners, attracting many citizens and students.
The event exhibited works by pottery master Ho Tai-kwan and members of the "Police Handicraft Club." They personally participated in the workshops to interact with citizens and promote the importance of the Holistic Approach to National Security.
Tsui Sheung-yee, Chairperson of the Police Handicraft Club and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Service Quality), stated that she hoped citizens could experience another side of the police force serving the community through handicraft activities: "We guide the elderly to make small crafts and do handicrafts with students. This not only inherits traditional Chinese culture but also brings us closer to the community, which is a win-win situation."
Seeing patriotism through pottery
One of Tsui Heung-yee's exhibits, "Family Affinity," uses an animal theme to symbolize the police force's protection of life while conveying the message that "Hong Kong and the mainland are one family, joining hands to safeguard national security."
Renowned potter and Police Handicraft Club advisory instructor Ho Tai-kwan mentioned that during the early years of social unrest in Hong Kong, he created an artwork of the Chinese character for "Home", sending the message that no matter how the environment changes, Hong Kong will always be our home. He emphasized, "Without national security, how can there be a home? The beautiful scene today stems exactly from the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law."
The event also attracted the participation of several primary and secondary schools.
Among them, Wong Wing-sze, Principal of Yaumati Kaifong Association School, led a group of primary students to watch the opening ceremony and exhibition, experiencing the unique colors of Chinese culture and art.
She pointed out that the students in her school come from different ethnic backgrounds, believing that allowing students to experience this firsthand is more effective than memorizing hard facts from textbooks.
Non-local students can experience traditional New Year festivities from the event, enhancing their sense of local belonging. A Nepalese Primary Four student, excitedly expressed that the event taught her about "cultural security" and that she was very happy to have the opportunity to write Chinese calligraphy with Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (National Security) Kenneth Kwok Ka-chuen pointed out that this exhibition revolves around three key areas of the Holistic Approach to National Security: food security, ecological security, and cultural security.
Through the artworks, citizens can understand that national security is closely related to daily life.
He hopes that through such activities, the younger generation will have more opportunities to get in touch with traditional culture, thereby enhancing their cultural confidence and sense of national identity.
Police force promotes national security education through diversified means
In his speech, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming emphasized that culture is the soul of a country and a nation.
He hopes that while appreciating the beauty of pottery, everyone can understand the country's excellent cultural traditions and further reflect on the importance of safeguarding national security.
National security is everyone's responsibility. The police force will continue to promote national security education through diversified modes, hoping that all sectors of society will unite to guard our home and jointly build Hong Kong.
