- Concert of popular Mandarin Songs with Orchestra for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (2)
Two concerts by a number Mandarin Chinese singers of the record label EMI were held to celebrate the Festival: the first was held on 9 December 1969 at the City Hall Concert Hall, the other on 13 December at Diocesan Girls' School. The total audience numbered more than 2,000. The event was sponsored by Seven Up Beverages Company Limited. Proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Community Chest of Hong Kong. The performers included Wei Xiuxian, Tsui Ping, Billie Tam, Chang Loo, Betty Chung, Tsin Ting, Margaret Lee and Hung Chung, with James Wong as the host. A similar show was held in the 1971 Festival of Hong Kong.
- Lunchtime Concert for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (1)
A concert by the British Army’s band at the City Hall.
- Lunchtime Concert for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (2)
A concert by the British Forces band at the City Hall. Seen in the background of the photo is the Star Ferry Pier clock tower (demolished).
- Lunchtime Concert for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (3)
A concert by the British Forces band at the City Hall. Seen in the background of the photo is the Star Ferry Pier clock tower (demolished)
- Lunchtime Concert of Pop Music for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (1)
Concerts were held at lunchtime every Sunday at Statue Square and Ocean Terminal. The performers included the Auxiliary Fire Services Department, Royal Hong Kong Police Band, Royal Auxiliary Police band, Royal Hong Kong Police Band and several other music bands. The photo shows one of the pop music bands playing music at Ocean Terminal.
- Lunchtime Concert of Pop Music for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (2)
Concerts were held at lunchtime every Sunday at Statue Square and Ocean Terminal. The performers included the Auxiliary Fire Services Department, Royal Hong Kong Police Band, Royal Auxiliary Police band, Royal Hong Kong Police Band and several other music bands. The photo shows one of the pop music bands playing music at Ocean Terminal. Behind the glass door were Festival decorations.
- Music performance for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (1)
The show was held under huge decorative lights in the foreground of the City Hall. The performance of the bands and singers attracted a large audience.
- Music performance for the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (2)
A band performing on the stage built on the fountain at Statue Square during the Festival of Hong Kong 1969.
- The Women’s Amateur Singing Contest at the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (1)
The first round of the contest was held on 14 December 1969 at the Green Valley Restaurant in Causeway Bay, and the semi-final and final contests were held in Imperial Restaurant and Night Club on 21 and 28 December respectively. The contest was organized by Seven Seas and Entertainment Company Limited and sponsored by Seiko Watch, Burma Airways, Pioneer Television, Revlon Cosmetics, and other companies. The champion of the contest was also appointed the Hong Kong Festival Diva. To enter the contest, a participant must be female and aged 17 or above; she can choose a mandarin or western song. The admission criteria of the contest are: female, aged 17 or above, to sing pop Mandarin or Western songs. The photo shows the contestant who won the championship.
- The Women’s Amateur Singing Contest at the Festival of Hong Kong 1969 (2)
The first round of the contest was held on 14 December 1969 at the Green Valley Restaurant in Causeway Bay, and the semi-final and final contests were held in Imperial Restaurant and Night Club on 21 and 28 December respectively. The contest was organized by Seven Seas and Entertainment Company Limited and sponsored by Seiko Watch, Burma Airways, Pioneer Television, Revlon Cosmetics, and other companies. The champion of the contest was also appointed the Hong Kong Festival Diva. To enter the contest, a participant must be female and aged 17 or above; she can choose a mandarin or western song. The admission criteria of the contest are: female, aged 17 or above, to sing pop Mandarin or Western songs. The photo shows the contestant who won the first-runner-up.