Supported by a donation of some HK$3.5 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Hong Kong Flower Show 2014 opened at Victoria Park today (7 March) in the presence of the Club’s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So, the Chief Executive’s wife Regina Leung, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young and Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Betty Fung.
As the major sponsor of the flower show, the Trust’s donation covers a Mosaiculture Display by Students, Student Drawing Competition, Flower Show Guided Tour and a transport subsidy scheme. More than 3,000 students from 220 schools will be expressing their creativity using plants to form a picture or developing their artistic talent by drawing the flowers and plants on display. The transport subsidy scheme and guided tours will benefit some 34,000 elderly, students and underprivileged people.
Running for 10 days until 16 March, the Flower Show is themed on “Blossoms of Joy” and this year’s theme flower is Kalanchoe, which has a long flowering period and is easy to grow and propagate. Visitors can appreciate a wide variety of potted plants, floral arrangements and landscape displays from local, Mainland and overseas producers, and also take part in floral workshops. They can also have a better understanding on the Club’s green initiatives through its booths and display boards. To foster awareness of the importance of environmental protection and greening, the remaining potted flowers will be sent to non-governmental organisations and schools after the Show for re-planting.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world’s leading horse racing organisations, but also Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.95 billion in 2012/13. In addition, the Club is a major taxpayer, Hong Kong’s single largest by far, generating over HK$17.64 billion in 2012/13 for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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The Cluba£á?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (2nd right) joins the Chief Executive's wife Regina Leung (centre), Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young (2nd left), Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Betty Fung (1st right) and other guests to officially open the Hong Kong Flower Show 2014.
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The Cluba£á?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (right) receives a souvenir from Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young (left), to acknowledge the Trusta£á?s support as Major Sponsor of this yeara£á?s flower show.
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Photos 3, 4, 5, 6:
Guests tour the Flower Show 2014.
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Photos 7, 8, 9:
Jockey Club Mosaiculture Display by Students.
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Photos 10, 11:
Students create their entries for the Jockey Club Student Drawing Competition.
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The Club has set up two booths with electronic display boards showcasing its green initiatives.
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