A disciplined services joint exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to mainland has started at the Piazza Areas of the Hong Kong Cultural Center, Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon on Saturday.

Xinhua News Agency reported that the two-day exhibition, organized by the Security Bureau in conjunction with eight disciplined services, is a showcase of achievements by disciplined services over the past decade, including special equipment displays, rescue demonstrations and live performances.

An opening ceremony, led by the Secretary for Security Mr Ambrose Lee, and heads of the eight disciplined services, was held on Saturday at 10.30 AM.

The exhibition will give the public a better understanding about disciplined services work, of the officers' commitment to provide quality services, and to the broader topic of Hong Kong's security and prosperity, said the report.

Hong Kong's reputation as one of the safest cities in the world is public recognition of the work of its disciplined services. The eight disciplinary forces are the: Hong Kong Police Force, Immigration Department, Customs and Excise Department, Fire Services Department, Correctional Services Department, Government Flying Service, Civil Aid Service and Auxiliary Medical Service.

A Hong Kong fireboat gives a rescue demonstration at an exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to mainland at the Piazza Areas of the Hong Kong Cultural Center, Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon on Saturday, June 9, 2007.

Hong Kong's Civil Aid Service give a rescue demonstration over the sea at an exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to mainland at the Piazza Areas of the Hong Kong Cultural Center, Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon on Saturday, June 9, 2007.

(CRIENGLISH.com June 11, 2007)