Jointly organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association (HKYWCA), winners of the “Equal Opportunities Youth Drama Competition” will participate in the Winners’ Performance tonight at Wei Hing Theatre. Members of the news media are cordially invited to cover the event:


Date: Friday, 20 July 2001


Time: 7:15pm to 10:00pm


Venue: Wei Hing Theatre (6/F, Amenities Building, City University of HK)


Guest of Honours:


Ms. Jessie YU, Member, EOC


Ms. HO Kit-wan, Vice-chairlady, Women’s Affair Committee, HKYWCA


Performing Organizations:


- Secondary School Division: CNEC Christian College and St. Catharine’s School for Girls, Kwun Tong

- Open Division: Qi Troupe and Chasing Theatre


The Competition has attracted over 70 entries in the preliminary stage, and two teams from each division have been selected to participate in the Winners’ Performance tonight. The four winning productions reflect youngsters’ views on discrimination against ex-mentally ill persons, single parents, persons with a physical disability, mentally disabled persons and pregnant women.


For enquiries, please contact Ms. Ida TSE, Publicity Officer of EOC at 2106 2250 / 9037 2412.


Enquiry: Ms. Ida TSE       21062250