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First Day Cover Text for Special Attractions of the 18 Districts in Hong Kong Ceremony
The District Administration Scheme commenced in 1982 in Hong Kong with the establishment of a District Board (renamed as District Council) and a District Management Committee in each of the 18 districts. This served to achieve a more effective coordination of government efforts in the provision of services and facilities at the district level and to promote public participation in district affairs. Despite its small size, Hong Kong exudes charm in each of its districts, offering a kaleidoscope of attractions - trendy hot spots, state-of-the-art skyscrapers, historic architecture, venerable customs and bewitching landscapes.
This set of special stamps comprises 18 stamps, each exhibiting three landmarks or attractions to highlight the uniqueness of the respective districts.
Central & Western District :
Central Police Station Historical Compound, Peak Tram, International Finance Centre
Eastern District :
Victoria Park, Island Eastern Corridor, Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
Southern District :
Floating Restaurant, Murray House, Ocean Park
Wan Chai District :
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Old Wan Chai Post Office, Lovers'Rock
Kowloon City District :
Kowloon Walled City Park, Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa, Sung Wong Toi
Kwun Tong District :
Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar, apm, Child-giving Rocks in Cha Kwo Ling
Sham Shui Po District :
Computer Shopping Centres, "Lingnan Garden" in Lai Chi Kok Park, Festival Walk
Wong Tai Sin District :
Wong Tai Sin Temple, Lion Rock, Chi Lin Nunnery
Yau Tsim Mong District :
Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Temple Street, Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Islands District :
Tian Tan Buddha, Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Tai O
Kwai Tsing District :
Lantau Link View Point, Kwai Chung Container Terminals, Tsing Ma Bridge
North District :
Fung Ying Seen Koon, Chung Ying Street, Pak Hok Lam
Sai Kung District :
Seafood Street, Tai Long Wan, Lions Nature Education Centre Shell House
Sha Tin District :
Amah Rock (Mong Fu Shek), Shing Mun River Promenade, Che Kung Temple
Tai Po District :
Lookout Tower, Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, Tai Po Waterfront Park
Tsuen Wan District :
Sam Tung Uk Museum, Yuen Yuen Institute, Tai Mo Shan Country Park
Tuen Mun District :
Hong Kong Gold Coast, Ching Chung Koon, Tsing Shan Monastery
Yuen Long District :
Mai Po Nature Reserve, farmland, Chinese cake
The First Day Cover design features a kaleidoscopic display of superimposed images to reflect the diversity and vitality of the 18 districts.