South China Morning Post's Guide to Handover Highlights

Hong Kong enters its final week of British sovereignty with the handover celebrations getting into full swing. Here is an updated list of events across the territory, with a special look at how the VIPs will usher in the new era on July 1.

Tuesday June 24 1997 Hong Kong International Piano Competition - Hong Kong Piano Tutors Association (Hong Kong Music Educational Members Association), Concert Hall, Sha Tin Town Hall, 10 am-5.30 pm, free, 2693 4718 Wednesday June 25 Programme of Military Music - Massed Bands and Pipes and Drums of the British Garrison, Hong Kong Stadium, 7.45 pm Thurdasy June 26 Reunion Celebration Carnival - Heung Yee Kuk NT South Lamma Rural Committee, Sok Kwu Wan, 10 am-4 pm, free, 2982 8129 Fun Fair - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Lamma with China, Sok Kwu Wan, 3-9 pm, 2982 1308 Charity Ball - Hong Kong Eye Foundation Limited, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 7-11 pm, 2806 8782 Friday June 27 Last Ceremonial Guard Mount - Black Watch Regiment, main gate, Prince of Wales Barracks, Central, 9.15 am, free Taxis and Public Light Buses carry the SAR Flag to Celebrate Reunification - Taxi Dealers and Owners Association Ltd, Sha Tin Racecourse car park, 9 am-1 pm, 2667 7091 International Piano Competition - City Hall Concert Hall, 10 am-5.30 pm, free, 2693 4718 1997 Baby Crawling Contest - Eugene International Limited, Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, 10 am-7 pm, 2811 4522 The Last Night of the Proms - Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai, 8 pm, tickets $295-$695, 2805 2804 Amcham YPC '97 Handover Party - Amcham Young Professional Committee, Viceroy Restaurant and Bar, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai, 9 pm, tickets $97 in advance, 2530 6913 Saturday June 28 Celebration of Developments in the New Territories Exhibition - New Territories District Boards, Hong Kong Tourist Association and Government departments, Sha Tin New Town Plaza, free, 2835 2500 Getting to Know Our New Airport - Exhibition, Lai King Community Hall 10 am-5 pm, bus tours 10 am-4 pm, free tickets from Home Affairs Department, 2835 2500 Technology for Tomorrow Hi-tech Exhibition - Hong Kong Science and Technology Sector for Celebration of Return of Sovereignty Association, City University of Hong Kong, 10 am-6 pm, free, 2892 1267 1997 Baby Crawling Contest - Eugene International Limited, Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, 10 am-7 pm, 2811 4522 Public Transport Cares for You Exhibition - Kowloon Motor Bus, Mass Transit Railway Corporation and Government departments, Lok Fu Centre, 10 am-8 pm, free, 2728 0781 Photo Exhibition - Central and Western District Committee for Celebration of Reunification, Chater Garden, 3 pm onwards, free, 2836 6633 Lighting Ornaments and Cultural Entertainment Event - Tsuen Wan Committee for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Tsuen Wan Sha Tsui Road Playground, 6.30-8.30 pm, free, 2493 3628 Hong Kong Highlanders Colonial Trail - Treasure hunt through Old Hong Kong starting at Possession Point in Western, dinner at Jimmy's Kitchen, 6-10 pm, tickets $280 adults, $140 children, limited to members, membership $100, Moira phone/fax 2358 3284 Fun Fair - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Lamma with China, Yung Shue Wan, 7-9 pm, 2982 1308 Dragon Island Chung Ying Theatre Drama - Regional Council, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 7.30 pm, tickets through Urbtix, 2414 0144 Chinese Opera Performances - Kowloon Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Ko Shan Theatre, 7-10 pm, free, 2766 2579 The Last Night of the Proms - Academy for Performing Arts, 8 pm, tickets $295-$695, 2805 2804 Golden Dragon Lighting Ceremony - Tung Chee-hwa to light 3.3 kilometre-long dragon of lights, Kowloon Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Piazza, 8 pm, free Unity, The Great Hong Kong Handover Party - 12-hour rave, Space, Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kowloon Bay, shuttle bus from Kowloon Bay MTR, 10 pm-10 am, tickets $580 in advance, 183 6816 Sunday June 29 Fun Fair - Kowloon Walled City Park and Carpenter Road Sports Ground, 9 am-10 pm, free, 2766 2579 Asian Extravaganza - The Hong Kong Bayanihan Trust, Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and Government departments, Kowloon Park, 9 am-7 pm, 2835 2500 1997 Baby Crawling Contest - Eugene International Limited, Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, 10 am-7 pm, 2811 4522 Entertainment Event - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Mui Wo with China, Mui Wo, free, 2984 7656 Celebration of Developments in the New Territories Game Booths and Food Fiesta - Sha Tin Park, 11 am-5 pm, free tickets from NT District Offices, 2835 2500 Concert - RTHK Radio Three, includes Bananarama and Mango Groove, Kowloon Park, free, 2339 6300 International Piano Competition - Cultural Centre, 7-10.30 pm, free, 2693 4718 Celebration of Developments in the New Territories Variety Show - Sha Tin Town Hall, 7.30-9.30 pm, tickets from NT District Offices and Commercial Radio, 2835 2500 The Last Night of the Proms - Academy for Performing Arts, 8 pm Percussion Concert - Urban Council, City Hall, 8 pm, Urbtix, 2734 9009 Monday June 30 Asian Extravaganza - The Bayanihan Trust, Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and Government departments, Kowloon Park, 9 am-5 pm, 2835 2500 Fun Fair - Spring Bloom Project, Hong Kong Park, 10 am-1 am, free, 2570 2793 Getting to Know Our New Airport - Exhibition, Lai King Community Hall 10 am-5 pm, bus tours 10 am-4 pm, free tickets from Home Affairs Department, 2835 2500 Technology for Tomorrow Hi-tech Exhibition - City University, 10 am-6 pm, free, 2892 1267 Public Transport Cares for You Exhibition - Lok Fu Centre, 10 am-8 pm, free, 2728 0781 Carnival of Unity - Hong Kong Women Working Together Towards '97 Preparatory Committee, Victoria Park football pitches, 10.30 am-1 am, free tickets, 2833 6131 Dancing for a Better Tomorrow - 104FM Select, Hong Kong Park, 11 am-1 am New Traditions and Transitions Luncheon - The Freedom Forum, Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Wan Chai, 11.45 am, by invitation, 2596 0018 Celebration of Reunification Carnival - Lang Tsui Yuen, Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, 12 noon-6 pm, free, 2350 2445 Celebration of Reunification Gala - Cultural Centre Piazza, 1 pm-3 am, free, 2782 3188 Fun Fair - Sai Kung District Association for Celebration of Reunification, Sai Kung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground, 2-5 pm, free, 2792 9512 Fun Fair Welcoming 1st July - Central and Western District Committee for Celebration of Reunification, Chater Garden, 3 pm-12.30 am, free, 2548 9168 Concert - RTHK Radio Three, includes Bananarama and Mango Groove, Kowloon Park, free, 2339 6300 Hang Hau District Celebration of Reunification Party - Sai Kung District Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Hang Hau Central Shing Hang Fong Memorial Primary School, 5 pm-1 am, free, 2792 9512 The China Coast Changeover Classic, China Coast Hong Kong Ball - Ted Marr, Cafe Deco, The Peak, 7 pm-7 am, tickets $7,800 includes The Day One Chinese Degustation Dinner, fax 2537 1575 Handover Extravaganza - Party at the Regent Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, 7 pm, $2,500 plus 10 per cent, 2724 1997 Restaurant Gala Dinner Dance - The Verandah, Repulse Bay Hotel, 7 pm-2 am, tickets $2,280, 2803 1001 The Marco Polo Adventure Dinner - The Conrad International Hotel, $3,888 plus 10 per cent, 2521 3838 Fireworks Spectacular Buffet Dinner - The Conrad International Hotel, $2,888 plus 10 per cent, 2521 3838 Countdown Celebration Ball - The Association of the North District People for the Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong Limited, Lung Sum Ave Indoor Recreation Centre, 7.30 pm-12.30 am, free tickets, 2668-3832 Peking Opera - Hong Kong Theatrical Circles' Celebration Activities Committee for Hong Kong's Return to The Motherland, Sunbeam Theatre, 7.30 pm, 2520 0111 Reunification Spectacular - ATV and Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Happy Valley Racecourse, 8-11.30 pm, 2905 1997 Countdown Ball - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Cheung Chau with China, Cheung Chau, 8.30 pm- midnight, free tickets, 2981 0916 Junk Bay Countdown Ball - Sai Kung District Association for Celebration of Reunification, King Lam Neighbourhood Community Centre, 9 pm-1 am, free, 2792 9512 Sai Kung Countdown Ball - Sai Kung Jockey Club Town Hall, 9 pm-1 am, free, 2792 9512 Celebration of Reunification Countdown Ball - Wong Tai Sin Association for Celebration of Reunification, Wong Tai Sin Sun Kwong Restaurant, 9.30 pm-12.30 am, 2350 2445 Hong Kong Extravaganza '97 - TVB and Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre, 10 pm, 2905 1997 Hong Kong, Our Home Concert - Music Office and RTHK, East Tamar, 10.30 pm, 2835 2500 Tuesday July 1 Welcoming the Arrival of the Army Parade - The Association of the North District People For the Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong, Sheung Shui Street Side via Lok Ma Chau, 2668 3832 Open Day for Leisure Facilities for Celebration of Reunification - Regional Council, gymnasia, squash and tennis courts and swimming pools of the Regional Council, 7 am-11 pm, free, 2601 8776 Photo Exhibition - Chater Garden, all day, free, 2836 6633 Chinese Stamps Exhibition for Celebration of Reunification - Regional Council, Sha Tin Town Hall, 10 am-8 pm, free 2601 8701 Carnival of Unity - Hong Kong Women Working Together Towards '97 Preparatory Committee, Victoria Park football pitches, 10 am-10.30 pm, free tickets, 2833 6131 Traditional Floats Parade - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Cheung Chau with China, Cheung Chau, 10.30 am-12 noon, free, 2981 0916 10,000 Homing Pigeons Release Ceremony - Regional Council and Sports Commission of PRC, Sha Tin Sports Ground, 11 am, free, 2601 8888 Joint Performance - Sai Kung North Rural District, Shap Sz Heung Square, 12 noon-8 pm, free, 2656 3621 A Gala of Joint Chinese Orchestra - Urban Council, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 2.30 pm, 2905 1997 July 1st Reunification Gala - Association for Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong to China, Hong Kong Coliseum, evening, 2905 1997 Buddhist Gathering for Celebration of Unification of Hong Kong with China - Hong Kong Buddhist Association, Hong Kong Stadium, 4-8 pm, free, 2574 9371 Celebration of Reunification Party - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Cheung Chau with China, Cheung Chau, 5-10 pm, 2981 0916 Tai O Celebration of Reunification Gathering - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Tai O with China, Tai O, 5-10 pm, 2985 6404 Chinese Opera Performance - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Cheung Chau with China, Cheung Chau, 7 pm-midnight, free tickets, 2981 0916 Celebration of Reunification Ball - Po Kong Village Road Indoor Games Hall, 7-11 pm, 2350 2445 Peking Opera - Sunbeam Theatre, 7.30 pm, 2520 0111 China Coast Changeover Classic, Chinese Degustation Dinner - Ted Marr, Harbour Room, Excelsior Hotel, 7.30 pm, tickets $7,800 includes The China Coast Hong Kong Ball, fax 2537 1575 Welcome China Gala - The Regent Hong Kong, 7 pm, $2,500 plus 10 per cent, 2724 1997 'My Motherland' Symphony Concert - Queen Elizabeth Stadium 2834 5878 Wednesday July 2 Floats Parade - Tai Po streets, 10 am-noon, free, 2667 2332 Getting to Know Our New Airport - Exhibition, Lai King Community Hall 10 am-5 pm, bus tours 10 am-4 pm, free tickets from Home Affairs Department, 2835 2500 Stanley Fun Fair - Stanley Kai Fong Welfare Association, Association Sports Ground, 10 am-6 pm, free, 2813 0282 Arts Exhibition - The Hong Kong Artists Association, City Hall, 10 am-7 pm, free, 2559 4904 Decorated Ships Parade - The Committee for Hong Kong Fishermen in Celebration of Reunification, off Tai Po Promenade, 10 am-1 pm, free, 2552 4596 Floats Parade - Organising Committee of Hong Kong's Industrial and Commercial Sectors for the Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong, Central to Causeway Bay, 1.30-5.30 pm, free, 2525 6385 Angels Spreading Flowers to Great Hong Kong, Everybody Cheering Up to Celebrate Unification - New Territories Association of Societies, Sha Tin Racecourse, 2.30-6 pm, free, 2653 0188 'My Motherland' Symphony Concert - Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 2834 5878 Celebration of Hong Kong Reunification with China Banquet - Tai Po Restaurants, 6.30-11 pm, 2667 2332 Cultural Entertainment - Tsuen Wan Committee for Celebration of Reunification, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 7.30 pm, free, 2493 3628 Cantonese Opera Performances - The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 7.30 pm, 2384 2929 Melodies of a New Era Music Festival - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 8 pm, 2905 1997 Thursday July 3 Dress Chinese Day - Shanghai Tang in support of the Community Chest Tsuen Wan Inter-School Cultural Event - Concert Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 2.30pm, free, 2493 3628 Chinese Singing and Dancing by school and university students - Hong Kong Coliseum, 4 pm, free Sports Celebration for Reunification of Hong Kong with China - Sport Community for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Hong Kong Stadium, 6 pm, 2577 0996 Cultural Entertainment Event - Committee of Hong Kong Educators on the Celebration of Hong Kong's Reversion to Chinese Sovereignty, Hong Kong Coliseum, 7 pm, free, 2770 3918 Beijing Opera Company and Beijing Opera Theatre - Hong Kong Jing Kun Arts Association, City Hall, 7.30 pm, 2541 0959 Cultural Entertainment Event - Yuen Long '97 Celebration Committee, Lut Sau Hall, 7.30 pm, free, 2944 1177 World in Harmony Music Festival - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 8 pm, 2905 1997 The Reunification Cup FIFA All Stars vs AFC Asian All-Stars - Football Association, Hong Kong Stadium, 8 pm, 2193 7368.

Friday July 4 Building Hong Kong on Education Community Carnival and Open Day - Lingnan College, 11 am-6 pm, free, 2616 8963 Cantonese Opera Performances - The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 7.30 pm, 2384 2929 Tan Dun: Symphony 1997 'Heaven, Earth, Mankind' - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 8 pm, 2905 1997 Hong Kong Territory Returns To Chinese Sovereignty Celebration Concert - Hong Kong China Philharmonic Orchestra, City Hall, 8 pm, 2895 3003 Saturday July 5 Chinese Stamps Exhibition for Celebration of Reunification - Regional Council, Sha Tin Town Hall, 10 am-8 pm, free 2601 8701 Building Hong Kong on Education Community Carnival and Open Day - Lingnan College, 11 am-6 pm, free, 2616 8963 Fun Fair - Southorn Playground, Wan Chai, 1-5 pm, 2598-1590 Poems Contribution for Hong Kong's Return - Bank of China Tower, afternoon, free, 2838 3891 A Concert for Hong Kong 1997 - The Media Bank Group, Happy Valley Race Course, afternoon to evening, 2520 2886 Joint Performance Party - Ocean Park, 6-10 pm, free, 2552 1270 Celebration of Reunification Party - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Tai O with China, Tai O, 7.30-10.30 pm, 2985 6404 Guangzhou Folk Art Troupe - Tai Po Welcome Hong Kong Returning Activities Coordinating Committee, Tai Po Civic Centre, 7.30 pm, free, 2667 2332 A Celebration with Masters Music Festival - The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 8 pm, 2905 1997 Ballet Performance for Celebration of Reunification by the National Ballet of China - Regional Council, Sha Tin Town Hall, 8 pm, 2601 8701 Sunday July 6 Squash Challenge Day - Regional Council, Tai Po Indoor Recreational Centre, 9 am-1 pm, free, 2654 1406 Volleyball Competition for Celebration of Reunification - Regional Council, Po Lam Indoor Recreational Centre, 9 am-6 pm, free, 2792 4080 Celebration of Reunification Parade - Tsuen Wan Committee for Celebration of Reunification, Sha Tsui Road Playground, 9.30 am-1 pm, free, 2493 3628 Celebration of Reunification Event - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Islands District with China, Po Lin Monastery, 9.30 am-3 pm, free, 2984 7656 Public Transport Cares for You Carnival - KMB Sha Tin Depot, 10 am-8 pm, tickets from District Offices, 2728 0781 Celebration of the Returning Carnival - The Association of the North District People for the Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong, North District Sports Ground, 12 noon-10 pm, free tickets, 2668 3832 Junk Bay Fun Fair - Junk Bay Po Tsui Park, 2-5 pm, free, 2792 9512 Variety Show - Macpherson Playground, 2 pm, 2388 9833 RHK Singing Contest - Tai Po Welcome Hong Kong Returning Activites Coordinating Committee, Tai Po Civic Centre, 2-9 pm, free, 2667 2332 Reunion Song and Music Carnival - Heung Yee Kuk NT, Peng Chau Rural Committee, Tung Wan, Peng Chau, 6 pm, free, 2983 0220 Cultural Entertainment Event - Victoria Park Sports Ground, 7 pm, free, 2511 3905 Hon Wah Middle School Celebrate Reunification of Hong Kong with China - Hon Wah Middle School Committee, Concert Hall, City Hall, 7.45 pm, 2817 1746 Ballet Performance for Celebration of Reunification by the National Ballet of China - Regional Council, Sha Tin Town Hall, 8 pm, 2601 8701 Parade - Tsuen Wan Committee for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Tsuen Wan Sha Tsui Road Playground, 8-11 pm, free, 2493 3628 Concert featuring Famous Chinese Vocalists - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 8 pm, 2905 1997 Wushu Demonstration - Committee of Hong Kong Wushu Circles for the Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, free, 2504 8226 'On My Way Home' Prize Winners' Display for Hong Kong Intervarsity Photographic Contest - Cultural Centre Foyer, 10 am-10 pm, 2771 7621 Dance Performance - The Association of Hong Kong Dance Organisations, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 8 pm, 9450 5632 Monday July 7 Famous Songs of Cantonese Opera for the Hong Kong Return to Motherland 1997 - Cultural Central Grand Theatre, 2-11 pm, 2555 0951 Volleyball Competition and Fun Day - Regional Council, Tsuen King Circuit Indoor Recreational Centre, 4-7 pm, free, 2414 4281 ext 17 Melodies of a New Era Music Festival - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 8 pm, 2905 1997 The Hong Kong Pop History Concert - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Hong Kong Coliseum, 8 pm, 2905 1997 Tuesday July 8 Aurora Over Silk Road - Hong Kong Youth Folk Dance Group, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 9 am-11 pm, 2697 9200 Cantonese Opera Performances - The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, 7.30 pm, 2384 2929 Concert featuring Joseph Koo and Friends - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Hong Kong Coliseum, 8 pm, 2905 1997 Celebration of Reunification Ball - Hong Kong Shipping Community Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, 5.30-7.30 pm, 2581 9120 Wednesday July 9 Public Transport Cares for You Exhibition - Sha Tin New Town Plaza, 10 am-8 pm, free, 2728 0781 History Preview Future - Hok Yau Club, City Hall, 3-8 pm, free, 2397 6116 Romance of Three Kingdoms Cantonese Opera - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 7 pm, 2905 1997 Thursday July 10 Showcase of Cantonese Operatic Songs - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 7.30 pm, 2905 1997 Cantonese Opera Performances - The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, 7.30 pm, 2384 2929 Friday July 11 Cultural Entertainment Event - Central and Western District Committee for Celebration of Reunification, Concert Hall, City Hall, 7 pm, 2816 8195 Ballet Performance for Celebration of Reunification by the National Ballet of China - Tuen Mun Town Hall, 8 pm, 2601 8701 Saturday July 12 Getting to Know Our New Airport - Exhibition, Lai King Community Hall 10 am-5 pm, bus tours 10 am-4 pm, free tickets from Home Affairs Department, 2835 2500 A Celebration of Prosperity in 1997 - Chuen Ying Guzheng Ensemble, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 11 am-11 pm, 2517 4336 Islands District Table Tennis Competition - Regional Council, Peng Chau Indoor Recreational Centre, 2-10 pm, free, 2852 3212 Hong Kong Dance Expo '97 - Hong Kong Dance Federation, Cultural Centre, 7.30 pm, 9450 5632 Ballet Performance by the National Ballet of China - Tuen Mun Town Hall, 8 pm, 2601 8701 Cantonese Operatic Songs - Regional Council, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 7 pm, free, 2414 4281 ext 17 Sunday July 13 Beach Volleyball Challenge Day - Regional Council, Old Cafeteria Beach, 9 am-6 pm, free, 2451 0304 Celebration of Reunification Gathering - Association for Celebration of Reunification of Sam Heung with China, Sam Heung, 10 am-5 pm, 2984 7656 Fun for Everyone in Celebrating the Reunification - The Fukienese Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Victoria Park, 10 am-6 pm, free, 2544 0439 Tsuen Wan District Squash Competition - Regional Council, Tsuen Wan West Indoor Recreational Centre, all day, free, 2414 4281 ext 17 Cantonese Operatic Songs Concert - The Association of the North District People for the Celebration of the Return of Hong Kong, North District Concert Hall, 2-10 pm, free tickets, 2668 3832 Recital for Celebration of Reunification '97 - Hong Kong Music Home for Handicapped, Normal, Talented Children, Concert Hall, City Hall, 2-11 pm, 2374 4078 Hong Kong Dance Expo '97 - Cultural Centre, 7.30 pm, 9450 5632 Monday July 14 The Hong Kong '97 Expo - Hong Kong Polytechnic University Chinese Stamps Exhibition for Celebration of Reunification - Regional Council, Sha Tin Town Hall, 10 am-8 pm, free 2601 8701 Tuesday July 15 'Contemporary Hong Kong Art 1997 - Reunion and Vision' - Exhibition, City Hall (until July 29) Building Hong Kong on Education Exhibition - City Plaza, 10 am-7 pm, free 2616 8963 (until July 21) The Hong Kong '97 Expo - Hong Kong Polytechnic University (until July 20) COUNTDOWN TO CHANGING OF THE GUARD JUNE 30 4.15 pm: Final departure of Governor Chris Patten from Government House after a simple ceremony.

6.15 pm: Sunset ceremony to mark the end of British administration of Hong Kong at East Tamar. Chris Patten will give a farewell speech amid both military and civilian performances.

7.45 pm: Cocktail reception at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) extension organised by the Handover Ceremony Co-ordination Office.

8.15 pm: Firework display over Victoria Harbour.