When buying fish at the wet markets, can you distinguish between farmed fish and wild fish based on their shape and colour? How can you judge the freshness of live fish and ice-fresh fish?

In this workshop, Mr Keith Lai, a fish specialist, is invited to introduce his book "Hong Kong Market Sea Fish" and share his knowledge about fish. He will also take participants on a tour of Sai Kung Pier and Sai Kung Market, providing a hands-on introduction to Hong Kong’s fish-selling culture and tips for selecting fish.

Date: 27.10.2024 (Sun)
Time: 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Suitable for: Persons aged 13 or above (Age is calculated as at the date of the programme, participants between 13 and 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: Free
Venue: Extension Activities Room in Sai Kung Public Library, Sai Kung Market (Indoor) and Sai Kung Pier (Outdoor)
Speaker: Mr Lai Nok-wai, Keith (Fish specialist)
Language: Cantonese
Capacity: 20 persons (limited quotas available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Application Method: Reservations can be made by telephone starting from 13.10.2024 (Sun) 9:00am by calling Sai Kung Public Library
Enquiries and reservation: 2792 3669

Important notes:
1. Participants should arrive at the Extension Activities Room of Sai Kung Public Library (address: 5/F, Sai Kung Government Offices, 34 Chan Man Street, Sai Kung) 15 minutes in advance for registration. If they are late, their places will be allocated to other persons waiting at the venue on a first-come-first-served basis.
2. Participants should check the weather on the day of the event and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes. In addition, participants may bring sunscreen, insect repellent, windbreakers, drinking water, and rain gears, etc.
3. During the activities, participants should follow the instructions of the staff and should not leave the group. If you feel uncomfortable, please tell the staff.
4. If the outdoor activity cannot take place due to bad weather, the programme content may be adjusted without prior notice.
5. For details of inclement weather arrangement, please visit the link below:
https://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/library-notices/locat_hour_ln_iwc_m2qml9ulggkupodin8dnspiqga.html.
6. Programme arrangements, quotas and content are subject to changes without prior notice. In case of dispute, the organisers reserve the right of final decision.

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries and the Science Promotion Unit