THE E-MAIL FORUM
Q What slogan should Hong Kong use to promote itself?
'Region of Diversity' sounds nice. Diversity covers urban, rural and coastal areas. For urban Hong Kong, the 'City of Life' explains a lot. Shopping and glittery nightlife are the highlight, while the daytime life in our city should not be neglected. In the morning, introduce visitors to our unique cultural life, such as the elderly performing tai chi in Kowloon Park.
With our natural landscape, a recent proposal to develop the eco-tourism industry is valid. However, environmental protection should not be neglected for the sake of simultaneous development. It should be done to benefit both our natural environment and our tourism industry.
Coastal areas like Hoi Ha Wan are well known for the diversity of precious species. But again, no perfect plan has been presented without drawing protest from environmentalists and nature lovers. 'City of Life' covers something specifically about Hong Kong while 'Region of Diversity' covers a bigger picture.
Lau Ka-hoi, Tseung Kwan O