Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn joined the 60th Anniversary Fun Day of the Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong today at the Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant. Hosted by the Water Supplies Department (WSD), the event offered game booths, exhibitions, stage performances and guided tours.

Visitors also enjoyed taking photos with Water Save Dave, the WSD mascot, at various spots throughout the venue.

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Educational, Scientific & Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Ye Shui-qiu and more than 2,000 members of the public attended the event.

As a centrepiece of activities to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong, the WSD said the Fun Day is designed to offer participants a joyful experience while fostering a deeper appreciation of the country's long-standing care and support for the city.

Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, Ms Linn noted that the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the WSD have joined hands with professional and community groups to organise a series of diverse commemorative events under the theme "Dongjiang River - An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin" since September 2024, so far attracting more than 4 million people.

Ms Linn said these events have served as poignant reminders of the country's enduring support and care for Hong Kong through the provision of Dongjiang water.

She remarked that celebrating this 60th anniversary is not just an act of honouring a rich legacy, but an opportunity to continue writing an everlasting living history.

In addition, she stressed that through school and public education, the DEVB and the WSD will continue to promote the patriotic messages that encourage students and the general public to be grateful for the care rendered by the country to Hong Kong.

The WSD said that for the first time, Hong Kong has been declared as one of the sub-venues of the nationwide "Water Conservation China Tour" organised by the Ministry of Water Resources in 2026.

The department added that it will use the opportunities provided by the Fun Day and a series of coming related activities to promote a culture of water conservation and enhance public awareness of water saving.