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The pursuit for beauty: from master to novice
The legacy of Master artist Xu Beihong continues to live on in the Xu Beihong International Youth and Children's Arts Competition 2019. Gathering together to remember the Master, the novice artists echoed his passion, artistry and pursuit for beauty.
Co-organized by the Xu Beihong Arts Committee, Renmin University of China Xu Bei Hong School of Arts, the HKFYG and Hong Kong Kam Sing Arts Association, the purpose of the Competition is to encourage understanding and knowledge of Chinese arts and culture, while also nurturing the potential of youth in the arts. Almost 15,000 entries were received from kindergartens to senior secondary schools, demonstrating their keen artistic desire and talent, through Chinese and Western art forms on themes either of their own choices or the special theme of Neighbourhood First which focused on the community.
Come and join us at the Congregation House, 119 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay to see the talent on display between 1-4 November, or come and congratulate the winners at the Prize Presentation Ceremony on 2 November, 10:30am to 2pm.
For more details clc.hkfyg.org.hk/artspot-competition/
Enquiries Reeve Chow 2130 4000
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HSBC Future Skills Development Project - Speaking Studio - The HKFYG English Public Speaking Contest 2020
Aim To strengthen young people's self-confidence by enhancing their English public speaking skills
Activities include
● Training Workshops for students between November 2019 and January 2020, conducted by professional trainers from Toastmasters International and previous winners of the Contest
● "Train the Trainers" Workshop on
1 November 2019 targeting at secondary school English teacher to help them better prepare their students for the challenges of public oral exams and public speaking
● English Public Speaking Contest Grand Finals and Awards Ceremony on
29 February 2020, preceded by 2 months of District Preliminary Rounds, Semi-finals and Finals
Contestants full-time F.1 - F.3 students (Y.7 - Y.9) for the Junior Division; F.4 - F.6 (Y.10 - Y.13) for the Senior Division
Application deadline 15 November 2019
Organizer The HKFYG Leadership Institute
More details leadershipinstitute.hk/eps
Enquiries Alan Lau 2169 0255
One Belt, One Road, One Friendship - Exchange tour to Kazakhstan
Duration 27 December 2019 - 3 January 2020
Main Activities Visit to the world's second largest canyon - Charyn Canyon, one-day villager experience, exchange with local university & youth organization, visit to Chinese enterprise and the market, etc.
Participants 30 youths aged 18-29
Funded by Youth Development Commission
Organized by HKFYG Youth Exchange Unit
More details click here
Enquiries Joanne Lam 3586 8448
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CommUnity Project: promoting positive life attitudes
Aims To promote positive values about life and assist youths in building a "happy community"
Period September 2019 to September 2020
Location Tsuen Wan District
Target participants 150 youths
Activities include
● Workshops and trainings to develop young people's self-confidence and self-understanding
● Community services for the less fortunate with the values and skills acquired
● Promotion of positive life attitudes through online platform, school tours and exhibition
Funded by The Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries
Organizer HKFYG Tsuen King Youth S.P.O.T.
More details tk.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Annie Kwan 2498 3333
Run for Wellness and Carnival: Great run and fun with over 2,000 runners!
Goals To encourage the community to take a step forward in promoting emotional wellness of young people, and to raise funds for the Youth Wellness Psychiatric Service Scheme
Supported by HSBC
Silver sponsor Vertiv
Diamond sponsor of school teams Kerry Properties
BIG thanks also to partners and sponsors listed here
Date Saturday 26 October 2019
Venue Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
More details runforwellness.hk
Enquiries Fanny Ng 2788 3433
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Winners of Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition (HKSSPC) harvested in the Korea Science and Engineering Fair 2019
The HKSSPC co-organized by the HKFYG, the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum sent winners to compete against 66 other teams from twelve countries in the Fair
Date 17-22 October 2019
Programme objectives address daily life's problems and implement environmental protection through practical solutions or research
Winning schools
● Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College - Gold Award and Special Award
● QualiEd College - Silver Award
● Po Leung Kuk Celine Ho Yam Tong College - Bronze Award
● Pak Kau College - Honourable Mention
More details hksspc.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Ken Hui 2561 6149
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