(Hong Kong, 21 November 2004) Some 12,000 staff and family members of the Hutchison Whampoa Group enjoyed a beautiful Sunday mixed with laughter, excitement and relaxation at the Group's sports and family day. The annual event also saw participation for the first time of those group staff from Czech Republic and Lativa.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Group Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing said the group's businesses over the past year had been performing well and he expected to see better results with the dedication and hard work of staff. He added that the Group was now operating in 42 countries, up from 39 last year, employing a total of more than 170,000 staff worldwide.

Today's programme included a variety of performances, contests and game booths set up by member companies of the Group.

Download (240 KB) HWL Chairman Li Ka-shing dots the lion's eye to kick off the Group's annual sports and family day.

Download (259 KB) HWL Chairman Li Ka-shing speaks at the opening ceremony of the Group's annual sports and family day, thanking the employees for their hard work and dedication.

Download (218 KB) Mr Li Ka-shing studies one of the latest 3G videophones at a 3HK booth at the HWL sports and family day. Looking on are (right to left): Mr Canning Fok, HWL Group Managing Director; Mr Dennis Lui, CEO of Hutchison Telecom International Limited and Mrs Agnes Nardi, Managing Director of 3HK.

Download (169 KB) Mr Li Ka-shing tries out the latest blood pressure monitor at the Watsons' booth. The results indicate that Mr Li's pulse and blood pressure are in excellent conditions.

Download (216 KB) Mr Li Ka-shing shares the fun with an employee's young child at a food stall.

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Mr Jeremy Lau
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