Exhibition of Volcanoes and Rocks in Hong Kong Science Museum
Besides making a trip to the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region in Hong Kong Global Geopark of China, public can closely examine the various kinds of igneous rocks and explore the different kinds of volcanoes activities in the Hong Kong Science Museum .
Venue: Main Lobby, Hong Kong Science Museum
Address : 2 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Free admission
Exhibition of "Hong Kong Prehistoric Waters" in Hong Kong Museum of History
From 12/12/2011 to 27/2/2012, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China and Hong Kong Museum of History, an exhibition is to present the public faces of Hong Kong Devonian fishes and another special creature that lived in the Jurassic to Cretaceous oceans – Ammonites, whose arms protruded from its head with a flat spiral shell, through a series of fossils and restoration models, at the Lobby of Hong Kong Museum of History.
Venue: Hong Kong Museum of History
Address : 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Lai Chi Wo Geo-heritage Centre will be closed temporarily from 1 to 12 Nov 2011 for minor maintenance works. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Opening of the Prehistoric Story Room
The opening of Prehistoric Story Room was officiated by the Secretary for the Environment on 3 October 2011. As an extension of the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China in the city centre, the Prehistoric Story Room is a fun and informative exhibition of the Earth's life history. Almost 100 valuable fossils and models are displayed, including an Armoured Fish model of over 3 metres long, as well as ammonite and fish fossils discovered in and named after Hong Kong.
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN), which is supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), announced its acceptance of Hong Kong Geopark's application for membership of the GGN at the 10th European Geoparks Network Conference in Norway on September 17 (Norway time). Subsequent to becoming a member of the GGN, Hong Kong Geopark was officially named "Hong Kong Global Geopark of China".
Japan Itoigawa & Hong Kong Sistering Geopark Exchange Programme 2011
A group of young guests from Japan Itoigawa Global Geopark visited Hong Kong National Geopark participating in the first sistering geopark exchange programme from 21 to 25 August. They were delighted to exchange and explore the geological, historical and cultural sites of interest with Hong Kong students during this meaningful event.
Worksheet of "The Hong Kong Story" – The Natural Environment at Hong Kong Museum of History
“The Hong Kong Story” is a permanent exhibition in Hong Kong Museum of History, outlining Hong Kong’s natural environment, folk culture and historical development in 8 galleries. The gallery 1 “The Nature Environment” starts telling the geologic story of Hong Kong from the Devonian period 400 million years ago and presents the visitors the succession and changes of the natural environment in the past. Cooperating with the Museum, Hong Kong National Geopark has designed and produced a brand new worksheet for visitors to enjoy the exhibition in a more interactive way.
L'hotel Island South has made a partnership arrangement with Hong Kong National Geopark to be the first "Hong Kong National Geopark Hotel". The Hotel is committed to geoconservation and promotion of geopark concept. Lobby and selected rooms are decorated with geopark theme. Geopark videos are broadcasted in the hotel lobby and dedicated in-room TV channel. Specially designed geopark menu is also available in the hotel to assist the publicity of geoconservation and geopark guided tours.
Please visit our Youtube channel for Hong Kong Geopark. There are videos of introduction to Hong Kong Geopark, 8 Geo-areas, unique geological features and landforms.
(You will leave Hong Kong Geopark website when you proceed through the link.)
Provisional
Recommended Geopark Guide System
Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong set up the Recommended Geopark Guide (R2G) system to encourage existing guides to enhance their skills and knowledge and to be in line with international standards. The assessment principles, criteria and guidelines are based on the assessment standards of The International Ecotourism Society and Ecotourism Australia. The system greatly contributes to the three core missions of Hong Kong Geopark: geoconservation, education and sustainable development.
The exhibition will be held at JCCAC from 15 – 25 July 2011. It aims to enrich the public understanding of the linking between geology, local cuture and ceramics.
HK National Geopark signs "sister arrangement" with Germany's Global Geopark Bergstrasse-Odenwald
To foster a closer relationship with members of the Global Geoparks Network, the Hong Kong National Geopark signed a sister arrangement with Germany's Global Geopark Bergstrasse-Odenwald today (March 11). Establishing a partnership between the two geoparks will help strengthen the existing relationship between the two places
as well as offering further collaboration opportunities. This will be achieved through sharing scientific information and experience in best management practices, as well as collaborating in areas such as tourism promotion, research, education and training. It will also allow the two geoparks to work together to raise public understanding and awareness of geoconservation through developing various programmes.
Geopark Raku Workshop [End]
AFCD will organize a trail "Geopark Raku Workshop" for some participating organizations from Jan to Apr 2011. It aims to enrich participants understanding of geological features and the relationship between ceramics and geology.
Public Seminars on Geoheritage and Ecology [End]
"Public Seminars on Geoheritage and Ecology" will be held at Hong Kong Space Museum in March 2011. Speakers will share their experience to enhance the public understanding on the geological features, local participation and marine ecology in Hong Kong National Geopark.
Traditional and Geo Gourmets from Local Restaurateurs
According to the UNESCO objectives, geopark does not focus on geological and geomorphological conservation alone; it should also enhance socio-economic development. To promote local participation, the department has been working in partnership with local restaurateurs’ to create some geological dishes for visitors, in a way to enrich tourists’ experience, as well as enhancing local economy. Besides traditional Hakka dishes at Kat O Village, some new winter’s geo dishes are now also available at restaurants of Sai Kung Town.
The online survey will be conducted from 6 to 20 December, 2010. Participant who completes the Questionnaire has a chance to win a Geopark 2011 calendar.
Monitor Tours by the R2Gs of Hong Kong National Geopark [Full Booked]
Two additional tours organized by the Tai Po Environmental Association will be arranged in January 2011.
To protect yourself and the rocks, please do not climb on them
After extended weathering and erosion over hundreds of millions of years, these special rocks have become part of our precious natural heritage, but are also likely to break or even collapse at any time. Climbing on a rock may damage it, as well as injure the climber. To protect our precious natural heritage and to prevent personal injury, do not climb the rocks.
Official Opening of the Fung Ying Seen Koon Kat O Geoheritage Centre
The opening of the Fung Ying Seen Koon Kat O Geoheritage Centre was officiated by the Secretary for the Environment on 4 October 2010. The centre was established through the joint efforts of Fung Ying Seen Koon, Kat O villagers, voluntary groups and the government. The centre, set in a rehabilitated village house, displays mainly rock specimens, Kat O cultural relics and representative fossils. Through the exhibits, it is hoped that visitors can learn about the geology, history and culture of Kat O.
By playing interactive games and activities, students can learn about the major rock types, characteristics, formation of various kinds of landforms in Hong Kong and increase their awareness of the importance of geo-conservation.
Target audience:
Students (primary and secondary schools)
No. of participants:
Maximum 30 people
Venue:
Sai Kung Tsiu Hang Lions Nature Education Centre "Rock Classroom" activity room
Language:
Cantonese
Date:
Every Monday, Wednesday to Friday (except public holiday)
Time:
AM session 10:00-12:00
PM session 2:00-4:00
Fee:
Free of charge but school should arrange own transportation to arrive and depart activity venue.
Hong Kong National Geopark Guided Tour Interpreters Tea Party
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) organised Hong Kong National Geopark Guided Tour Interpreters Tea Party on 24 July 2010. About 70 geopark tour guides and operators to share experiences and exchange their views with the Director of AFCD, Mr. Wong Chi Kwong, JP. and management staff from the Hong Kong National Geopark.
Sai Kung Geoheritage Information Centre aims to provide information of Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region of the Hong Kong National Geopark and to arouse public awareness on conserving the valuable geological features of the Geopark.
Friends of the Country Parks
Lai Chi Wo Geoheritage Centre Opened
Lai Chi Wo Geoheritage Centre was opened on 6th December. Located in Hakka village, Lai Chi Wo of North Eastern New Territory, the centre is surrounded by beautiful and diverse natural environment. It aims at promoting the geo-resource to visitors in order to raise their awareness of the need for preserving those precious resources.
Hong Kong National Geopark was opened in 3 November 2009. The opening ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang. Other officiating guests included the Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), Mr Wang Min; Director-General of the MLR's Department of Geological Environment, Mr Guan Fengjun; member of the International Expert Group for Global Geoparks Network, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Professor Ibrahim Komoo; member of the honorary committee of Global Geoparks Network, UNESCO, Dr Wolfgang Eder; Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau; Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Alan Wong; Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Mr James Tien; Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board, Professor Nora Tam; and Convenor of the Task Force of Hong Kong Geopark, Professor Jim Chi-yung.
Secretary for the Environment (right) received the certificate of National Park from Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Land and Resources
From left: Mr Guan Fengjun, Dr Wolfgang Eder,Mr Donald Tsang,Mr Wang Min,Mr Edward Yau and Mr Alan Wong celebrated the opening of Hong Kong National Geopark
In the same occasion, it was announced that Hong Kong National Geopark established sistering relationship with four geoparks from mainland and oversea. They are Yandangshan Geopark of China, Itoigawa Geopark of Japan, English Riviera Geopark of UK and Kanawinka Geopark of Australia. The sistership relationship will enhance the network of information exchange and pubilcity between geoparks.
Representatives from four geoparks signed the sistering agreement with Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (center)
HONG KONG NATIONAL GEOPARK
The National Geopark Assessment Committee has conducted a complete assessment on the establishment and management of Hong Kong Geopark and approved it meeting all the requirements of National Geopark Status at Beijing in September 2009.
HKSAR Chief Executive expressed that through the national geopark network, Hong Kong can gain relevant experience, preserve valuable geological and topographical resources more comprehensively, raise the public's awareness about geo-science, and foster the development of eco-tourism by adding new attractions.
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