During the Expo, many senior government officials and leading figures from various sectors of the community visited the Expo upon invitation of the Association. Among them were Financial Secretary for the HKSAR Government the Honourable Antony Leung and Legislative Council Member the Honourable Wong Wang Fat, who toured the Expo and bought their favourite merchandizes. Director of Social Welfare Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by CMA Ladies' Committee Chairlady Mrs Rita Sin, Vice-Chairladies Mrs Loretta Chow, Mrs Nora Cheung and Mrs Sophia Yin, officiated at the launching ceremony of the "Love Your Family Day". Deputy Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works Mr Donald Tong, Assistant Director of Environmental Protection Department Dr Ellen Chan, Head of Radio One of Radio Television Hong Kong Mr Philip Chow, famous actress Miss Joey Yung, Chairman of the 37th Hong Kong Products Expo Executive Committee Dr Jose Yu, together with representatives from different industrial sectors also officiated at the launching ceremony of the Environmental Day on January 4, 2003.