As the reporter of your school\u2019s newsletter, you have to report the inter-house debating contest just held last Friday. Write the entry.<\/p>\n
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Trust brings home Championship<\/p>\n
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Last Friday, Virtue House and Trust House finally faced each other at the final of our Inter-House Debating Contest! Meeting at the English Room, they kicked start the battle with the motion \u2018Hong Kong has done enough to preserve its unique culture\u2019.<\/p>\n
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Being the first speaker of the affirmative side, Chris Wong from Virtue House pointed out at the beginning of the debate that Hong Kong\u2019s unique culture must include its cultural diversity and the East-meets-West atmosphere, which can still be found nowadays in society. Quoting relevant examples like Hong Kong cuisine being the fusion of food from different countries, Chris was able to deliver his argument that as the uniqueness can still be found in Hong Kong, Hong Kong has done enough to preserve its culture.<\/p>\n
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On the other hand, Pat Li from Trust House stated clearly her side\u2019s opposition towards the motion. While acknowledging the government\u2019s efforts on certain aspects to preserve Hong Kong\u2019s culture, like the setting up of the Xiqu Centre at West Kowloon Cultural District for Cantonese Opera, Pat criticised that such efforts are simply not enough for helping preserve Hong Kong\u2019s culture. \u2018Promotions for performing arts started only at the very late stage so the public are unaware and uninterested in them. But it is an important part of our culture,\u2019 said Pat. \u2018It\u2019s part of our integral culture and the government has NOT done enough to protect it. Yet it is allowing the city\u2019s tangible culture to be replaced by economic development as well.\u2019 Pat ended her speech by referring to how Hong Kong\u2019s historical buildings were demolished for reclamation and urban projects.<\/p>\n
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Both sides were able to highlight the arguments which best supported their stance. Jason Tang from Virtue House claimed that the Hong Kong Tourism Board has done a great job in promoting Hong Kong culture through tourism and thus some Hong Kong movies are also well-known in foreign countries. May Yeung rebutted that even if Hong Kong\u2019s culture is known by other countries, it cannot change the fact that Hong Kong has not done enough. \u2018The government did not even intervene when Hong Kong\u2019s iconic \u201ccha chaan tengs\u201d are gradually replaced by international franchises,\u2019 said May, stressing how little the government has done to protect Hong Kong culture. \u2018Allocating more resources on cultural aspects like traditional handicrafts and performing arts will definitely play a role in preserving Hong Kong culture. It\u2019s a suggestion that is hoped to be safeguarding Hong Kong\u2019s cultural heritage.\u2019<\/p>\n
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One of the adjudicators of the match, Mrs. Chan, showed her appreciation towards the students after the announcement of the results. \u2018They were all able to make sound arguments confidently and with a broad smile on their faces. Of course, it would have been better if they could compare the situation of Hong Kong with those of other countries, but overall it was a satisfactory match. I can see that all debaters have done their preparation diligently and even though not all of them are winners, they can still gain a really cherishable learning experience.\u2019 The junior form students who watched the debate also expressed their amazement and admiration towards the debaters. \u2018I would like to be like them too!\u2019 one of them chirped and many others nodded with agreement.<\/p>\n
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In the end, Trust House took the debate and won the championship of this year\u2019s Inter-House Debating Contest. May was also awarded the best debater. Congratulations!<\/p>\n
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In fact, there are many other House activities coming up soon, so if you unfortunately missed the debate, make sure to support your House with your active participation! Or, see you next year in the Inter-House Debating Contest!<\/p>\n
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