Public pay tributes to late Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa

Residents on Friday pay tribute to former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 89.

Moreton Terrace Activities Centre in Causeway Bay is one of the three designated condolence points for Tung. Tung's portrait and wreaths are placed in the centre. A few residents arrive at the centre early in the morning.

One of them brings flowers to pay respect. The resident says she is upset about Tung's passing because she once shook hands with the late Chief Executive. Peggy Lam, founder of the Hong Kong Federation of Women, and a former Chairman of the Wanchai District Council, are among the mourners. "Tung was Hong Kong's leader and his contribution cannot be expressed by words," Lam says.

Apart from Causeway Bay, the other two condolence points are Kai Tak Community Hall and Sai Lau Kok Garden Multi-purpose Room in Tsuen Wan. Condolence books are available for signing between 9am and 9pm Friday and Saturday, while the sites will close at noon on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tung's private vigil will take place on Saturday at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point, followed by a public memorial service on Sunday.