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Heritage Alive
As Hong Kong's urban landscape evolves, the tension between modernisation and cultural preservation remains a focal point for the city's development. How can heritage be preserved and how can young people play a part in transforming memory into a living entity?
With the support of the GBA Homeland Youth Community Foundation, the Federation's Social Innovation and Youth Business Unit has launched Heritage Alive: Cultural Innovation Project.
This is a unique initiative that asks Form 3 to Form 5 students to make heritage alive by engaging them in a comprehensive journey into social entrepreneurship through five immersive stages. Participants begin with intensive workshops on design thinking, branding, and pitching before heading into different parts of Hong Kong, including Central, Sham Shui Po, and Yau Ma Tei to document local heritage through field observations and photography. And with this information, the students then design sustainable "Cultural IPs".
The experience extends to the highlight of the programme which is a three-day GBA Heritage x Creative Tour across Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Guangzhou to gain cross-border inspiration. With their designs in place, they will present their ideas in a final showcase to experts and network with HKFYG startup teams to turn their creative projects into reality through event visuals, character mascots, unique cultural souvenirs, and curated community tours.
This is more than a preservation project, but an investment of the city's cultural capital. Join us as we empower a new generation of youth to co-create the future of our city's identity!
More details https://bit.ly/3NCMUus
Enquiries May Lee 3956 8001
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Design Contest for Smart Reverse Vending Machines
Aims to invite public to design the Smart Reverse Vending Machines' appearance, turning them into a visual force for green living and bringing environmental protection and art into the community
Winning entry will be turned into the new design for 5 Smart Water Bottle Reverse Vending Machines in New Territories
Application deadline 29 March 2026
Funded by Environment and Conservation Fund
Supported by Watsons Water
Organised by HKFYG Sustainability Unit
More details https://bit.ly/4lxtJij
Enquiries Ng Ka-yan 3755 7110
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Budget Online@M21
The Federation provided a platform for more than 200 young people to engage with Financial Secretary Paul Chan and discuss topics including Artificial Intelligence, sustainable energy, and urban sustainability
Organised by HKFYG Jockey Club Media 21
Click here for full episode
Enquiries Kaylie Wong 3979 003
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Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank latest report No. 85 on "Mega Events: What's Next for Hong Kong and Young People?"
Key findings
● 86.2% of respondents considered mega events as important for society development. 74.2% agreed that attending mega events can strengthen their sense of belonging to Hong Kong
● Case Interviewees and experts in the exclusive interviews raised concerns, including mega events usually tied to short-term entertainment; vague event definitions weaken the city’s brand and lack of strategic city-wide campaigns
● When rated on a scale of 0 to 10, respondents gave an average score of 6.8, reflecting confidence in Hong Kong as the “Events Capital of Asia”
● To drive Hong Kong event enhancement, respondents favour roles in marketing, promotion, and guest services
Major recommendations
● Introduce an Official Hong Kong Mega Events Logo to strengthen the city’s brand identity
● Create a One-stop Mega Events Talent Platform to link young people to opportunities
● Establish a “Mega Events Development Office” to encourage youth co-creation and foster citywide engagement
Onsite survey period 10 to 14 December 2025
Respondents 520 youth aged 15-34
Click here for full results and recommendations in Chinese
Enquiries Sharon Cheung 3755 7039
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