The celebration of International Customs Day 2023 was a grand occasion hosted by Hong Kong Customs at the Customs Headquarters Building on 2 February 2023. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, as well as over 200 distinguished guests from the Government, Executive and Legislative Councils, various offices of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong and Customs administrations of the Mainland and Macao, Consuls-General, foreign Customs attaches and private stakeholders.
Under the theme of "Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs", Mr Chan lauded Hong Kong Customs for its unwavering dedication and professional excellence in combating illegal activities, safeguarding national security, and promoting trade and economic growth. Mr Chan went on to present the World Customs Organization Certificates of Merit to our officers and business partners in recognition of their exceptional contribution to promoting youth development and sharing knowledge.
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, highlighted the department's efforts to nurture young Customs officers through knowledge management and cultivation of professional pride. The event also featured a vibrant lion dance performance by our Dragon and Lion Dance Team and the students from the Singapore International School（Hong Kong）and Shamshuipo Kaifong Welfare Association Primary School, signifying the continuity of generations and endless vitality.
■ The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-kei, delivers a speech.
■ The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, delivers a welcome speech.
■ The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (fourth right), and the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho（fourth left）, take a group photo with young Customs officers and members of the Customs YES.
■ Students from the Singapore International School (Hong Kong) and Shumshuipo Kaifong Welfare Association Primary School perform lion
dance at the International Customs Day 2023.
■ The awardees of the WCO Certificates of Merit at the ceremony.
■ The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (left), presents the World Customs Organization Certificates of Merit to Aviation Security Company Limited （represented by Mr Duncan McCosh）, in recognition of the company’s exceptional contribution to promoting youth development and sharing knowledge.
