---In the afternoon of April 30th, 
                        the labor union of HRC organized an activity themed "Walking 
                        Match along the Grand Canal" with the purpose of 
                        celebrating the May Labor Day, enriching staff's life 
                        and sports activities and enjoying the beautiful scenery 
                        at spring. Along the path on the east side of the Grand 
                        Canal, all the participants walked for about 5.5 kilometers 
                        from West Lake Cultural Square to Gong Chen Bridge Canal 
                        Square. 
                         Members of HRC as well as the 16 foreign 
                        participants of International Small Hydropower Training 
                        Workshop joyously took part in this activity. While competing 
                        with one another for a quicker pace, the participants 
                        also took the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery. After 
                        arriving at the destination, the participants visited 
                        some museums nearby including the Grand Canal Museum.
                         Through the activity, everyone had 
                        done good exercises, relaxed the minds and the smiles 
                        on their faces were just like the gentle breeze of spring. 
                        Meanwhile, the activity had served as a perfect opportunity 
                        for HRC members and foreign friends to communicate and 
                        know more about each other. (2010-05-10) 
                      
                      
                      
                      