行山的時候我們經常看到在歷史建築物、岩石或路塹上寫或刻有「XXX，到此一遊！」、「愛你一生一世」等字樣。其實表達愛意，記念重要時刻是不用破壞公物的！
不論古蹟文物，還是天然岩石上塗鴉或寫大字，都會做成不可逆轉的破壞。而且根據本港的《簡易程序治罪條例》，在任何公眾地方，以雕刻或其他方式在石頭或路塹上塗鴉即屬違法，一經定罪，可處罰款500元或監禁3個月。
如果大家珍惜及尊重香港歷史，就應該共同保護珍貴的文化遺產，減少攀爬、觸摸及塗鴉文物。這樣才可以令到不同文物保留原始的風貌，讓更多的人看到，繼而認識及重視香港的歷史。
Note from “Megaphone” – Look But Don’t Touch
When we go hiking, we often see hand written or carved wishes and names on rocks or historic buildings. However, expressing love or recording important moments does not mean we need to destroy nature or public properties.
Writing, scribbling or etching on historical structures or natural rocks can cause irreversible damage. According to the Summary Offences Ordinance, Cap 228, “Any person who without lawful authority or excuse — in or near any public place defaces any rock or any roadcutting by carving or otherwise marking thereon any letter, character, figure or device; shall be liable to a fine at HKD$500 or to imprisonment for 3 months.”
We should all work together to protect our precious cultural heritage, to cherish and respect the history of Hong Kong. Avoid climbing, touching and drawing on the relics to preserve their original appearance so that more people can see them and understand the important history of Hong Kong.
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