Civil Service Newsletter September 2025 Issue No.120

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Dongjiang River - An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin The 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong

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Dongjiang River - An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin The 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong

Water Supplies Department

The uninterrupted Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong since March 1965 has been providing the city with sufficient and stable fresh water supply, which enables Hong Kong people to live and work in a better place, and demonstrates the country's long-standing care rendered to our city. To mark the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong this year, the Water Supplies Department (WSD) has organised a diverse range of commemorative activities under the theme "Dongjiang River - An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin" to celebrate this significant milestone with the public and express our gratitude to the country.
Honourable guests officiated at the Commemoration Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong and launched the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition.
Honourable guests officiated at the Commemoration Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong and launched the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee Ka-chiu, spoke at the ceremony.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee Ka-chiu, spoke at the ceremony.
Joint celebration by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong

The governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong jointly held the Commemoration Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong and the Launching Ceremony of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition at the Central Government Offices, Tamar on 31 March 2025. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee Ka-chiu, together with other honourable guests, officiated at the ceremony and launched the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition. Highlights of the thematic television programme on Dongjiang water supply featuring the origin of the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Scheme and Dongjiang River were also premiered at the ceremony to enhance the public’s understanding of the history and development of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong.

Largest water drop-shaped installation

The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was specially created by internationally renowned artist Mr Simon Ma in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang's water supply to Hong Kong. The display of never-fall water drop-shaped installations of various sizes symbolised the vitality that Dongjiang water brings to Hong Kong. On Mother’s Day, the exhibition presented a 28.8-metre-tall giant water drop-shaped art installation for the first time, which is by far the largest of its kind among similar exhibitions, signifying that the uninterrupted water supply from Dongjiang to Hong Kong is like a mother's unconditional love and care for her children.

Bringing together water industry leaders from around the globe

The International Water Pioneers Summit (the Summit), with the theme of "Smart Water ‧ High-Quality Development", was jointly organised by WSD and other professional institutes on 1 April this year. Internationally renowned experts, academics and leaders from the water supply sector gathered at the Summit to explore new opportunities and prospects for collaboration in the development of water supply sector, giving full play to the distinctive role of Hong Kong as a connector between the country and the rest of the world.

Tailor-made education and publicity activities

Taking into account the preferences of different age groups, WSD curated a wide array of education and publicity events, including territory-wide interactive roving exhibitions as well as events for people who enjoy running and hiking such as running competitions, photo-taking challenge, and guided tours to waterworks. As for the youth, WSD organised thematic school talks and Mainland study tours for them to learn about the history of Dongjiang water and experience the country's immense support and care rendered to Hong Kong.

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Li Guoying spoke at the ceremony.
The Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Wang Weizhong, spoke at the ceremony.
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Li Guoying spoke at the ceremony.
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Li Guoying spoke at the ceremony.
The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was held from April to June 2025 at Tamar Park as well as the Central and Western District Promenade.
The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was held from April to June 2025 at Tamar Park as well as the Central and Western District Promenade.
The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was held from April to June 2025 at Tamar Park as well as the Central and Western District Promenade.
The Summit invited renowned experts, academics and leaders from the water supply sector from all over the world to participate in the keynote presentations and discussions.
The Summit invited renowned experts, academics and leaders from the water supply sector from all over the world to participate in the keynote presentations and discussions.
The Summit invited renowned experts, academics and leaders from the water supply sector from all over the world to participate in the keynote presentations and discussions.
Unlike conventional academic forums, the Summit integrated elements of Chinese water culture and art, leaving a profound impression on local, Mainland and overseas guests
Unlike conventional academic forums, the Summit integrated elements of Chinese water culture and art, leaving a profound impression on local, Mainland and overseas guests
Unlike conventional academic forums, the Summit integrated elements of Chinese water culture and art, leaving a profound impression on local, Mainland and overseas guests
Unlike conventional academic forums, the Summit integrated elements of Chinese water culture and art, leaving a profound impression on local, Mainland and overseas guests
Unlike conventional academic forums, the Summit integrated elements of Chinese water culture and art, leaving a profound impression on local, Mainland and overseas guests.
Mainland study tours and thematic school talks were organised by WSD.
Mainland study tours and thematic school talks were organised by WSD.
Thematic guided tours of Dongjiang water.
Thematic guided tours of Dongjiang water.
The running competition for the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong attracted a large number of running enthusiasts and their children.
The running competition for the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong attracted a large number of running enthusiasts and their children.
Territory-wide roving exhibitions with interactive games to attract public participation.
Territory-wide roving exhibitions with interactive games to attract public participation.
A section of the Dongjiang water main was decorated as a bamboo with pandas and a WSD mascot named Water Save Dave dressed in a panda costume to attract the public to take photos.
A section of the Dongjiang water main was decorated as a bamboo with pandas and a WSD mascot named Water Save Dave dressed in a panda costume to attract the public to take photos.

Fascinating events throughout the year

Riding on the success, WSD continues to launch other brand new events in the second half of this year, including a study tour on national water infrastructure, culture and technology, a rowing competition, "An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin: 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong" exhibition, the Good Water Good Fish Logo Design Competition, and a Fun Day in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong.