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70-710: It was built by the Urban Council and inaugurated on 27 April 1983. The opening of the stadium coincided with the 100th anniversary of the Urban Council. The coliseum has 12,500 seats, which is the second largest among indoor facilities in Hong Kong, only behind the 2005-opened AsiaWorld–Arena . It is now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Service Department of the Hong Kong Government . The Hong Kong Coliseum consists of

140-420: A big arena and a number of conference rooms. The arena floor is a rectangular shape with seats surrounding it on all four sides, the highest and farthest rows rising up to 41 metres (134’6”). The entire facility has a concrete cement flooring. During performances, the floor may be covered with different overmounted floorings, such as demountable wooden flooring or various rubberized roll-outs, to facilitate

210-486: A concert by a local boy band Mirror , a moving, elevated giant TV-screen fell from the ceiling of the venue and landed directly on a dancer's head, and further collapsed onto a second dancer. Both dancers were immediately taken to hospital, with one being in serious condition admitted to the Intensive Care Unit , and the other being stable. All remaining concerts had to be cancelled and investigations were initiated by

280-451: A concert for their Where Dreams Come True Tour supporting their album Coast to Coast . In November 1988 it was a venue for three days (18-20th) of Whitney Houston 's Moment of Truth World Tour performance. Other performers at the Coliseum in the late eighties/early ninety's included Stevie Wonder , Phil Collins , and Kylie Minogue . The Hong Kong Coliseum was one of the venues for

350-425: A four-sided, colour television screen projector system (suspended from the centre of the arena ceiling) are also available, to project the event's live footage onto a screen, and to allow any member of the audience sitting at the farthest points of the stadium to hear and see clearly. The Hong Kong Coliseum offers both open and sheltered areas for holding conventions and conferences. The demountable open stage provides

420-583: A group, have acquired numerous endorsement deals in various industries throughout their career. They have collaborated with multiple luxury fashion brands such as Gucci , Dior , Burberry , Louis Vuitton , and Yves Saint Laurent , and endorsed cosmetics brands such as Shiseido , NARS Cosmetics , Charlotte Tilbury , Laura Mercier , and Estée Lauder . They are popular figures in the food industry as well, endorsing brands such as Häagen-Dazs , Vita , Nestlé , Deliveroo , and Coca-Cola . In 2021, three members of Mirror collaborated with McDonald's to release

490-551: A member of certain professional organisations as listed in Schedule 1 of the Urban Council Ordinance (Cap. 101, Laws of Hong Kong ). Half of the members of the Urban Council were elected, but by a minority of the population. It was estimated that in 1970 there were 250,000 eligible voters and in 1981 the number had increased to 400,000 – 500,000. Prominent elected Urban Councilors included Elsie Tu and Brook Bernacchi of

560-403: A press conference announcing their concert, titled MIRROR.WE.ARE. LIVE CONCERT 2022, for 10 shows, from 25 to 31 July, and 2 to 4 August. An extra two shows were later added for 5 and 6 August, for members of Mirror's official fan club, MIRO. All tickets were sold out. On 17 July, Mirror was invited to perform at the prestigious 40th Hong Kong Film Awards . On 22 July, "WE ARE" was released as

630-481: A row at the Urban Council and was unpopular with the public. Likewise, the pre-handover government opposed China's decision to disband the two councils and the 18 district boards, and to reintroduce appointed seats, which had been abolished under democratic reforms. The post-Handover Provisional Executive Council met in May 1997 and drafted new legislation that would allow the chief executive-designate to appoint members to

700-670: A significant role in the artistic and cultural development of Hong Kong. It also managed the Urban Council Public Libraries system in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon which, upon the dissolution of the municipal councils, was merged with the Regional Council Public Libraries to form Hong Kong Public Libraries . The Council held the Festival of Asian Arts every year since 1976. The Council also sponsored

770-550: A volleyball drama titled We are the Littles ( 男排女將 ) aired on ViuTV. It is the first television drama that starred all members of Mirror, with seven of them composing the main cast, including Ian, Anson Lo, Edan, Jer, Tiger, Alton and Jeremy. The other main casts include Stephy Tang and members of boy group Error, while other members of Mirror appeared in guest roles. In Audience at the Folk TV Awards 2020 ( 觀眾在民間電視大奬2020 ), which

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840-648: Is now located at Chatham Road in Tsim Sha Tsui . The Hong Kong Space Museum presents shows in the Space Theatre and exhibitions on astronomy, nature and space exploration with IMAX techniques. The Council directly financed and often even managed many local arts groups. In 1983, at "An Evening With the Council's Performing Companies" – one of the events in the Urban Council Centenary Celebration –

910-496: The ADPL , called the bills a "retrogression of democracy" while Chan Kam-lam of the pro-Beijing DAB claimed that "elections were divisive and appointments would stabilise the community". Also on 1 July, elements of the Urban Council Ordinance and Regional Council Ordinance were repealed to allow the government to determine the composition and tenure of the councils. After the Handover,

980-631: The Bvlgari Family and to star as brand ambassadors for their B.zero1 jewellery collections. In September 2021, Calvin Klein Hong Kong unveiled Anson Lo, Anson Kong, Ian, and Keung To, as the faces of their 2021 Autumn and Winter series, with their ad campaigns featuring across Asia. According to a report by admanGO in 2021, Mirror's ads amounted to 70% of Hong Kong's ad market, helping drive up ad spend overall. In October 2021 and December 2022, Mirror collaborated with McDonald's Hong Kong to promote

1050-698: The Hong Kong Public Libraries , and are available online in digitised form. Before 1973, the chairmanship was occupied by the Director of Urban Services: Mirror (group) Mirror (stylised as MIRROR ) is a Hong Kong Cantopop boy group formed through ViuTV 's reality talent show Good Night Show - King Maker in 2018. The group consists of twelve members: Frankie Chan, Alton Wong, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau , Anson Kong , Jer Lau , Ian Chan , Anson Lo , Jeremy Lee , Edan Lui , Keung To , and Tiger Yau. They debuted on 3 November 2018 with

1120-460: The Reform Club . The size of the Urban Council is as follows: The electorate and turnout of selected Urban Council elections before the expansion of electoral franchise is as follows: The Green Paper: A Pattern of District Administration in Hong Kong was published on 6 June 1980 for public consultations on reforming local administration in Hong Kong. The Green Paper recommended that: Upon

1190-620: The Urban Council Ordinance (Cap. 101, Laws of Hong Kong ). It was estimated that in 1970 there were 250,000 eligible voters and in 1981 the number had increased to 400,000 – 500,000. In the 1960s, the duties of the Urban Council continued to multiply. City Hall in Central was opened in 1962, followed by the first multi-storey market in Jardine's Bazaar in March 1963. In 1973, the Council

1260-513: The 'Famous Order' campaign. In February 2023, Watsons launched a crossover campaign with Mirror, titled 'Let's Go Green with MIRROR', to encourage customers across the four Asian markets of Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore to make more sustainable choices. Good Night Show - King Maker (陳瑞輝) (王智德) (楊樂文) (邱士縉) (江𤒹生) (柳應廷) (陳卓賢) (盧瀚霆) (李駿傑) (呂爵安) (姜濤) (邱傲然) Halted on 28 July due to concert accident Mirror have been described by local and international media as "

1330-452: The 5th East Asian Games that was hosted in Hong Kong in 2009. A HK$ 168.6 million makeover was undergone to ensure that the coliseum would up to international standards for competition. The makeover included: The makeover lasted for 6 months spanning from 1 July 2008 to 27 January 2009, during which the Coliseum had to be closed. It was reopened in 28 January 2009. On 28 July 2022, during

1400-628: The Hong Kong-exclusive "Keung B Meal", headlined by Keung To. Anson Lo and Ian collaborated with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to promote local attractions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong . In August 2021, Samsung Hong Kong announced Mirror as its ambassador for the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G smartphones. On 8 September 2021, it was announced Anson Lo and Edan were to join

1470-624: The International Film Festival, which took place annually mid-year and which gave Hong Kong people a rare chance to see a range of international film making, as well as Chinese films. The Independent Short Film and Video Awards were founded in 1993. The Hong Kong Museum of Art regularly exhibits Chinese and Western art and frequently arranges art exchanges with overseas countries. The Hong Kong Museum of History , once housed in Kowloon Park, records local history and oral tradition. It

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1540-502: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department when the Urban Council was dissolved. In 2001, the groups were privatised and became limited companies, but still receive funding from the government. The Council operated sports grounds, parks, indoor games halls, and public swimming pools . The Council was responsible for street cleansing, refuse collection, and pest control. It operated refuse collection points, public toilets and bathhouses, and

1610-719: The New Territories Services Department was created (within the Urban Services Department) as a dedicated unit to take up these responsibilities. In 1986, Regional Council was set up to serve the New Territories (excluding New Kowloon ), analogous to the Urban Council. The New Territories Services Department was reorganised to form the Regional Services Department , separate from the USD,

1680-497: The Ultimate Song Chart Awards and the inaugural Chill Club Awards. Members also began to make their solo debuts, with Ian and Keung To in 2019, and Anson Kong, Anson Lo, and Jer in 2020. On 20 January 2021, the group released their debut studio album , One and All , comprising six group singles and fifteen solo songs released by the members in 2020. In March 2021, Mirror released their group single "Warrior", with

1750-435: The Urban Council were elected, but by a minority of the population. A voter had to be at least 21 years of age, to have lived in Hong Kong for at least three years and to be qualified in at least one of 23 categories, which included educational qualifications ( School Certificate Examination or equivalent), be a juror, salaried taxpayer, or a member of certain professional organisations. More details can be found in Schedule 1 of

1820-455: The White Paper, which marked an increase by 17 times: The electorate and turnout of selected Urban Council elections after the expansion of electoral franchise are as follows: Changes to the electoral system of unofficial members in the Urban Council are outlined as follows: The Urban Council provided many services to the Hong Kong people over the years. The Urban Services Department was

1890-988: The Year at the Ultimate Song Chart Awards and the Chill Club Music Awards. Their 2021 single "Warrior" topped the Ultimate 903 Chart for two weeks, the first song from a group to do so in 15 years. All members of Mirror have also debuted individually, most notably Keung To, who won the Ultimate Song Chart Award for My Favourite Male Singer, and Jer Lau, who won the Best Newcomer Gold Award. The members have also participated in various drama series, reality shows, and films, most notably Ossan's Love . In July 2018, ViuTV 's reality talent competition Good Night Show - King Maker started scouting for potential artistes. 99 male contestants successfully auditioned for

1960-622: The already expanding range of services provided by the Council. After the Second World War ended in 1945, the Council returned to its pre-war form but without any elected members. The work of the Sanitary Department of the government began to separate out from the medical and health service. On 28 May 1946, the Council met for the first time after the Japanese occupation . It was given power to carry out all its old duties – cleaning, burying

2030-638: The arena with an excellent forum for public assemblies as well as staging live television broadcasts of opening ceremonies. The reception room acts as an assistant facility for hirers of the arena and the conference rooms to accommodate visiting VIPs. The room can hold 60 persons. Even though its formal name in Chinese roughly translates to "Sports Arena", the venue often serves as a concert venue for popular singers. In addition, some universities rent it every year for congregation . Some performances like ice-skating also choose Hong Kong Coliseum as their stages. It

2100-399: The city has not seen since the deaths of Cantopop icons Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui in 2003. New York Times reported that there were faces of the group members on "ads for everything". A tongue-in-cheek Facebook group called "My Wife Married Mirror and Left My Marriage In Ruins" gained 300,000 members, more than double the followers count on the official Facebook page. In 2022, Mirror

2170-517: The combination of these unique members would allow for unlimited possibilities." During the debut press conference, they performed their debut single "In a Second" ( Chinese : 一秒間 ). On 21 December 2018, they held their first live concert 2018 THE FIRST MIRROR LIVE CONCERT at the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre Star Hall . The tickets were sold from 15 November 2018 and all tickets were sold out. During

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2240-570: The concert, apart from performing some original songs, they also performed Korean pop songs including " Love Song " and " Trouble Maker ", although they expressed their preference of creating their unique renditions instead of going for a "K-pop feel". Between January 2019 and November 2020, the group released five more singles, including "ASAP" (2019), "Broken Mirror" ( 破鏡 ) (2019), first-year anniversary single "Reflection" (2019), "Ignited" (2020) and "One and All" (2020). "Ignited" won two awards at Hong Kong's major year-end music awards shows, including

2310-631: The conclusion of public consultations, the White Paper: District Administration in Hong Kong was published in January 1981. The White Paper solidified expansion of suffrage for Urban Council elections. The Urban Council (Amendment) Ordinance 1981 was subsequently enacted in 1981 to provide for the expansion of electoral franchise and creation of constituencies to the Urban Council election on 8 March 1983 : The electoral franchise were expanded to around 568,000 voters upon implementation of

2380-551: The council was disbanded and replaced with the Provisional Urban Council, which comprised pre-Handover councillors plus new members appointed by the new government. The same was done with the Regional Council. The government then announced that the councils would be abolished in 1999. Both councils jointly objected to this plan, putting forward an alternative merger proposal entitled "One Council, One Department", which

2450-458: The dead, running bath houses and public lavatories, hawker control – as well as some new ones, such as the use of bathing beaches throughout Hong Kong. Only in May 1952 did elections return to the Urban Council. Two members were elected. Later in 1952, the number of elected members was doubled, their terms of office extended to two years, and the franchise enlarged. By April 1956, half of the members of

2520-501: The executive arm of the Regional Council. In 1994, the Council became fully elected based on universal and equal adult suffrage. After the transfer of sovereignty on 1 July 1997, the Council's name was changed to Provisional Urban Council , consisting of members of the pre-handover Council, and new members were appointed by the Chief Executive . Elections for unofficial members of the Urban Council were held since 1888. Suffrage

2590-453: The executive branch of the Council to implement policies and services. In 1997, it had about 16,000 employees, according to its published leaflet of 'service promises'. The Council's services included: recreational venues and activities, libraries, museums, cultural and entertainment venues, ticketing, wet markets, hawker registration and control, cremation , street cleansing, issuing licenses, and operating abattoirs. The Urban Council played

2660-581: The government had promised that some powers and duties of the Urban Council and Regional Council would be passed to the District Councils, in fact all were taken up by two newly created government departments: the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department , along with the Home Affairs Department . The archives of the two municipal councils are held by

2730-579: The government. Urban Council The Urban Council ( UrbCo ) was a municipal council in Hong Kong responsible for municipal services on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon (including New Kowloon ). These services were provided by the council's executive arm, the Urban Services Department . Later, the equivalent body for the New Territories was the Regional Council . The council

2800-432: The group took part in a variety show titled Be A Better Mirror ( 調教你MIRROR ) with actor-director Joey Leung Cho-yiu  [ zh ] and the show aired from early June 2021 on ViuTV. Members of the group have also participated in various television drama series aired on ViuTV . The first television drama with a member of Mirror as part of the main cast was Retire to Queen in 2019, starring Keung To. In 2020,

2870-685: The investigation report in November 2022. On 10 October 2022, Mirror released the new single, "We All Are", marking their comeback after a two-month hiatus. At the 2022 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation , Mirror won the Best Group Gold Award for the first time, and My Favourite Group Award for the second year in a row. On 8 January 2023, Mirror was invited by internationally renowned DJ, Alan Walker , to perform as special guest at his Hong Kong show, as part of his Walkerverse tour. On 17 March 2023, Mirror made their official global debut with

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2940-502: The lyrics "vastly usher in another new century" ( 浩浩蕩蕩迎來另一新世紀 ) which has become a symbol of the group since. "Warrior" topped the Ultimate Song Chart for two consecutive weeks, breaking a 15-year record, and also charted number one on Metro Radio and RTHK. Originally, Mirror had planned to hold a concert in 2020 to mark the second anniversary of their debut, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The postponed concert

3010-578: The new kings of Cantopop ", and a " Cantopop phenomenon". They are credited for reviving the Cantopop genre, which had been slowly declining since the 2000s. Mirror's appeal in Hong Kong transcends demographics, and the group is regarded as a "symbol of hope" in a city struggling with political upheaval and the COVID-19 pandemic . Luisa Tam from the South China Morning Post described Mirror as "the latest icon to represent Hong Kong pride", which

3080-405: The new provisional bodies. Three bills re-introducing appointed seats to the post-Handover municipal councils and district boards were passed by the provisional legislature on 7 June 1997. The Urban Council, Regional Council and District Boards (Amendment) Bills 1997 stipulated that Tung Chee-hwa could appoint no more than 50 seats to the provisional municipal councils. Frederick Fung , chairman of

3150-403: The not too distant future we hope to see Hong Kong recognised as a major international centre of the performing arts." The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra was established in 1977, under direct financial support and management by the Urban Council. The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre was also founded in 1977 and was directly financed and administered by the Urban Council. It aims to promote and raise

3220-631: The public. The Urban Council celebrated its centenary in 1983, with the Urban Council Centenary Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui East named to commemorate the occasion. In the 1960s, the council proposed that its jurisdiction should be expanded to encompass the entire colony, but this was not accepted. The Urban Services Department already provided services in the New Territories despite the council not having jurisdiction there. In 1979,

3290-497: The release of their first English single, "Rumours". Four Mirror members, Jer, Jeremy, Keung To and Anson Lo, later performed the song on the Japanese channel, The First Take . On 18 May 2023, it was announced at a press conference that six members would be holding solo concerts in the summer of 2023 and 2024, in a concert series collectively titled "IN MY SIGHT". On 23 June 2023, Mirror released their first Cantonese single of

3360-646: The same roof and bond with each other as a group. The second season of the show, Mirror Go 2 released in May 2019. In every episode, a group of two members embarked on different missions, while others had to answer questions based on the footage of these missions. For the last 10 minutes of each episode, two members would partner with a fan and compete against each other in a series of Q&A. In 2021, all members of Mirror participated in ViuTV's game show Battle Feel ( 考有Feel ) against ViuTV's other boy group Error, hosted by Kitty Yuen , Dixon Wong and Edan. In early April 2021,

3430-593: The set-up of sporting equipment or the execution of different athletic events, such as futsal , badminton , basketball , volleyball and ice-skating . Moreover, the floor can hold strong pressures up to 1,800 kg/m, which cannot even be done by industrial buildings. This facilitates the setup of music and performance stages, platforms and large pieces of sound and set equipment for concerts and any other live entertainment that requires an elevated stage and good audio and PA (public address) systems. Strategically placed speaker systems, among other sound equipment, and

3500-412: The show. Participants performed individually and in groups, with a panel of judges deciding who would advance to the next round. The finale aired live on 14 October 2018, with results decided by a public vote and a judging panel. Keung To won the competition, with Ian in second place, and Lokman in third. Anson Kong, Edan, Jeremy, and Stanley were among the top 10. ViuTV intended to form a boy group with

3570-612: The single "Hunt You Down". The first television reality show based on Mirror is Mirror Go , which aired from December 2018. In the show, members of the group played games in different parts of Hong Kong, including Ocean Park and Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village , while other episodes were filmed in Macau , Thailand and South Korea . Lokman said that the show was intended to resemble the South Korean programme Running Man , to provide members with opportunities to overcome challenges, live under

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3640-569: The single "In a Second" (一秒間). The group has won numerous accolades since their debut, including a Metro Radio Hits Music Award for Best Group, an Ultimate Song Chart Award for Group of the Year (Bronze), and Group of the Year (Gold) at the inaugural Chill Club Music Awards held by ViuTV. Mirror is considered one of the driving forces in the renewed interest of the Cantopop genre and to have prompted an unprecedented wave of fandom culture in Hong Kong. Their 2020 single "Ignited" won Top Ten Song of

3710-487: The standards of the theatrical "stage play" drama in Cantonese in the territory with professional actors, directors, playwrights, administration, training and production. The Hong Kong Dance Company was established in May 1981, and was at one time directly administered by the Urban Council. It aims to combine classical and folk traditions of China with contemporary international awareness. These groups were later taken over by

3780-552: The theme song for their concert. On 28 July 2022, during the fourth of the twelve planned shows at the Hong Kong Coliseum , a large overhead video screen fell down onto backup dancer, Moses “Mo” Li Kai-yin, 27, leaving him in critical condition. Li suffered serious damage to his nerves and remains in hospital, but his condition has improved over time. The accident also left a second backup dancer injured, Chang Tsz-fung, who had injuries to his pelvis and cervical spine. The concert

3850-470: The then-council chairman Hilton Cheong-Leen said, "Together with the Government, the Urban Council is committed to the development of the arts in Hong Kong. We aim to do so at the professional level so that gifted Hong Kong citizens can develop their artistic potential. We also aim to make available to all members of the community a wide range of artistic performance for their enjoyment and appreciation. And in

3920-439: The top 10 finalists and proceeded with contract talks. Mirror officially debuted on 3 November 2018 with twelve members, with King Maker 's producer, Ahfa Wong as the group's manager. According to the group's leader, Lokman, the name Mirror was chosen because "members look in the mirror every morning and see their real selves; when there are multiple mirrors, they can reflect infinite images; similarly, with infinite potential,

3990-612: The upcoming tour. The tour opened with 16 sold out shows at the AsiaWorld–Arena in Hong Kong from mid January to February 2024. In December 2023, Mirror's travel variety show, MIRROR Time, aired. The show was filmed in Australia in collaboration with Tourism Tasmania and Tourism Australia , featuring locations in Victoria and Tasmania . On 2 January 2024, Mirror released the single, "Rocketstars". On 21 March 2024, Mirror

4060-452: The year, "Sheesh". On 13 October 2023, Mirror released the single "Catch a Vibe" as part of celebrations for their fifth anniversary. On 20 November 2023, Mirror announced their first concert tour titled MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024. An official press conference held on 18 December 2023 further unveiled the cities of Macau, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London, Manchester, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Toronto to be part of

4130-639: Was also used every year from 1991 to 2010 to hold the Miss Hong Kong Pageant , except for 2008. It also hosts a part of the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League (before: FIVB World Grand Prix ) for volleyball every year. David Bowie played the two final dates of his 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour at the venue. The final date - December 8 - was the third anniversary of John Lennon's death and to signify that, Bowie played Lennon's " Imagine ". On 3 June 2001, Irish vocal pop band Westlife held

4200-492: Was eventually announced to be held from 6 to 8 May 2021, titled MIRROR "ONE AND ALL" LIVE 2021 , at Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre - Star Hall. It was planned to be held at 50% capacity due to the social distancing policy at the time but was increased to 75% capacity after two weeks following government guidelines. Tickets were sold out within minutes on 25 March 2021 for 6 to 8 May, and three more shows from 9 to 11 May were added. On 9 June 2021, "Boss"

4270-486: Was featured on the "Future 25" list by Rolling Stone . On 28 March 2024, the action comedy film, We 12, starring all 12 members was theatrically released. On 5 April 2024, Mirror released their second English single, "Day 0", which features NBA star Damian Lillard (Dame D.O.L.L.A.). The group subsequently promoted the song on Good Day New York and CNN , marking their first official appearance on American television. On 23 September 2024, Mirror released

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4340-611: Was first established as the Sanitary Board in 1883. In 1887, a system of partial elections was established, allowing selected individuals to vote for members of the Board. On 1 March 1935, the Sanitary Board was reconstituted to carry out the work which remained much the same until the Second World War broke out. The board was renamed the Urban Council in 1936 when the government passed the Urban Council Ordinance, which gave legal motive to

4410-521: Was founded as the Sanitary Board in 1883. It was renamed the Urban Council when new legislation was passed in 1936 expanding its mandate. In 1973 the council was reorganised under non-government control and became financially autonomous. Originally composed mainly of ex-officio and appointed members, by the time the Urban Council was disbanded following the Handover it was composed entirely of members elected by universal suffrage . The Urban Council

4480-423: Was immediately halted and organisers announced the cancellation of remaining concerts. Safety concerns had already been raised early on after dancer, Zisac Law Tak-chi, was reportedly injured during rehearsal, and member of Mirror, Frankie Chan, fell off stage two days prior to the accident. The HKSAR Government set up a task force to look into the matter. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department released

4550-441: Was not accepted by the government. Both councils were dissolved on 31 December 1999 as planned. Within days of the dissolution of the Urban Council, its distinctive symbol was systematically removed from public sight, such as by pasting over it with paper on all litter bins and information boards. Shortly afterwards, all the litter bins were themselves discarded, replaced by a similar design, but in green rather than purple. Although

4620-446: Was open to public voting, the drama was nominated for various categories and won Best Drama, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography. Anson Lo won Best Supporting Actor as Bobby in the drama. In June 2021, Edan, Anson Lo, and Stanley starred in the Hong Kong adaptation of the Japanese series Ossan's Love with actor Kenny Wong . Ossan's Love became ViuTV's highest-rated original television series. Mirror, both individually and as

4690-453: Was released. "All In One" was released on November 3, 2021, to mark the group's third anniversary. On 22 December 2021, Mirror released a Christmas themed new single, "12". Their twelfth single "Innerspace" was released on 25 April 2022. In March 2022, Edan confirmed in an interview that Mirror would be headlining a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Summer 2022. On 26 April 2022, they held

4760-498: Was reorganised under non-government control. It was given financial autonomy, which meant the budget could be planned without the approval of the Legislative Council. It was also no longer primarily in charge of housing. From then onwards, there were no government officials on the Council and both the chairman and vice-chairman were elected among the 24 members. At the time, the Council was unique in consisting solely of members of

4830-617: Was responsible for rubbish bins throughout the urban area. It was also responsible for the control of hawkers, issuing hawker licences and operating hawker bazaars. In early 1997, chief executive-designate Tung Chee-hwa announced that the two municipal councils would be disbanded on 1 July 1997 ( the Handover ) and replaced by two provisional councils, with members appointed by the government, that would serve until elections in 1999. Tung said that those reappointed must "love China [and] love Hong Kong" and refused to clarify whether democratic politicians met this definition. The announcement caused

4900-405: Was restricted to residents on the special and common jury lists between 1888 and 1973. In 1973, the electoral franchise was widened to residents above 21 years of age who have lived in Hong Kong for at least three years that qualified in at least one of 23 specified categories, which included educational qualifications (School Certificate Examination or equivalent), be a juror, salaried taxpayer, or

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