As a staunch supporter of innovative youth activities, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has worked closely with The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) for almost half a century, most recently sponsoring the Hong Kong 2011 International a cappella Festival organised by HKFYG.
Jockey Club Steward Anthony Chow joined HKFYG Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young, Commissioner for Tourism Philip Yung, Hong Kong Arts Development Council Chairman Wilfred Wong and other guests at the opening concert on 26 March.
Mr Chow said, “We are honoured to be the major sponsor for the International a cappella Festival. This meaningful event not only provides an innovative and entertaining platform for young people, it can also inspire youthful talents and nurture creativity.”
Dr Wong thanked the Club for its generous support of youth and arts development throughout the years, which helped make such an exciting singing festival possible. She said Hong Kong was privileged to hear such world-renowned a cappella groups and singers, who rely solely on pure, clear and clean vocal talents unaccompanied by any instrumentation. “This has proven to be very popular both with general as well as youth audiences,” she added.
The two-month event features celebrated local and overseas performers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Sweden, including Vybration, SOLZICK and Chet Lam. The performers will also help local schools to nurture young talent through workshops, lectures and exchanges. About 3,000 secondary school students, teachers and members of the public will join the “2011 International a cappella Festival” Opening Concert.
Over the years, the Club has funded many HKFYG projects, including the building and redevelopment of the Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp; modernisation of more than ten Youth S.P.O.Ts, establishment of the Leading through Engineering, Art and Design (LEAD) Project; and the launch of the Youth Volunteer Network (VNET).
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has become one of Hong Kong’s best known and respected organisations, providing the public with world-class sporting entertainment as well as being the city’s major non-Government community benefactor, now donating more than HK$1 billion a year to charitable and community projects. It has been a part of Hong Kong through good times and bad, sharing the city’s growth and development with its people, and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for future generations.
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Club Steward Anthony Chow (centre), Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (4th from left), HKFYG Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong (1st from right), Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young (5th from left), Commissioner for Tourism Philip Yung (4th from right), Hong Kong Arts and Development Council Chairman Wilfred Wong (5th from right) at the opening concert.
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Club Steward Anthony Chow says the Jockey Club is honoured to be the major sponsor for the International a cappella Festival and sings a part of Sweet Caroline during the opening ceremony.
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HKFYG Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong thanks the Club for its generous support which helps make such an exciting singing festival possible.
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Club Steward Anthony Chow (3rd row, 4th from left), HKFYG Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong (3rd row, 2nd from left), Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Raymond Young (3rd row, 3rd from left), Commissioner for Tourism Philip Yung (3rd row, 5th from left), Hong Kong Arts and Development Council Chairman Wilfred Wong (3rd row, 6th from left) and performers.
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Photos 5, 6: The two-month event features celebrated local and overseas performers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Sweden.
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