The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will stage a fundraising activity to garner money for tsunamis victims, a government official said Thursday.

The event, to be held on Saturday at the Hong Kong Stadium, has gained the support of various social associations and organizations in Hong Kong, said Shelley Lee, permanent secretary for home affairs.

She added that they have currently received a total of 10 million HK dollars (US$1.28 million) in donation from different walks of life in Hong Kong, and she expressed the belief that the sum of money raised through the event will be considerable.

Lee called on Hong Kong residents to continue to demonstrate their love and generosity and do their part to relieve the aftereffect caused by the natural disaster.

According to her, Hong Kong residents may donate money by coming to the stadium in person or through telephone.

(Xinhua News Agency December 31, 2004)