Slogans and Torchbearing for the Olympics: nothing is impossible

Tomorrow at HKFYG HQ means a host of fun games and a limbo dance to match the buzzy atmosphere. HKFYG's relay torchbearers will be with us and winners of the HKFYG online Olympic slogan contest will celebrate the Games' opening with their supporters. Thanks to Coca Cola (HK) Ltd for the Olympic pin prizes and to Coca Cola (China) Ltd for thousands of drinks for HKFYG Olympic activities at Youth SPOTs this month.

Photo opportunities as relay torches did the rounds of HKFYG Youth SPOTs included Mini Olympics for over 200 participants of all ages including children from low income families at Jockey Club Farm Road SPOT. The event was co-organised with Kowloon City District Council and the Social Welfare Department on 3 August. Guests of Honour included paralympic gold medallist and torchbearer So Wah-wai, District Council Member Madam Li Lin and pop singer kellyjackie.

Visit http://www.u21.hk/u21_2006/olympic08/result.asp for results of the slogan contest.

Form 5 Broadband Hotline copes with anxieties over HKCEE results
HKFYG counsellors swung into top gear last weekend on the 2777 1112 broadband hotline for the fabled 100 Hours. They were on watch 24/7 for 4 days, taking calls from stressed youngsters and concerned parents. These are critical decision-making days for young people who have just had exam results. We thank heartily all partners in the media and the education sector who supported our efforts: Roadshow, Mingpao, AM730, Hong Kong Community College, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Construction Industry Council Training Academy, Beacon College, VTC, On.cc, Yahoo, HK Education City and SINA. Call Siu-man 3755 7066 for more information.

Thanks to hosts of Young Ambassadors
The Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme (HKYAS) is co-organised with the Tourism Commission every year. Sincere thanks go to all hosts of HKYAS venues for helping this programme promote our city's hospitality and heritage. They are (in alphabetical order) Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Racing Museum, Kowloon Walled City Park, Hong Kong Wetland Park, Man Mo Temple (Hollywood Road), Peak Galleria, Peak Tower and Star Ferry Piers (Central and Tsim Sha Tsui). Visit www.yas.org.hk for details and see What's New, this issue, for more information.

008 Shanghai International Youth Science and Technology Expo

Members of the Youth Innovation Club, an HKFYG youth exchange initiative sponsored by the Innovation & Technology Commission, attended the expo in July with students from a dozen other regions, putting work on display at the Creative Practices Expo. The Hong Kong group demonstrated their "Magic Fruity Meat - Tenderizing Enzyme" and inventive "Metal Sorting Machine/ Kit." Visit http://www.siyst.org.cn/siystsite/home.jsp to see some pictures or contact Olivia, tel 2561 6149 for more details.

Cinema from China at Cafe 21
Chinese films promoting volunteering and helping the audience learn more about the mainland were screened at Cafe 21 at the end of July courtesy of Southern Film Co Ltd and Wen Wei Po Co Ltd. Contact Sing, tel 3755 7021 for more details.


Charity dancing competition swings into motion

Find some great photos from the first round here. Many thanks to our invited judges from Billy Chan Dance Concepts, Infinity Dance Studio, Shan.S (USA), Studiodanz and SunnyWong Dance School for their expert professional advice and to Artistic Director of Hong Kong Youth Dance, Andy Wong, who joined them. Go to www.u21.hk for details of the semi-finals, this Saturday 9 August at Plaza Hollywood 1-4pm. Contact Michelle, tel 2395 5753 for more info.

Coca Cola (China) Ltd supplies HKFYG with free drinks
Many thanks to Coca Cola (China) for delivering over 1,000 assorted soft drinks for the a capella performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza on 19 July. The Federation and all the thirsty singers and supporters were very grateful. Click here for the a capella photo album.


217 Young Ambassadors appointed to give a warm Hong Kong welcome
Ms Au King-chi, Commissioner for Tourism and Mr Walter Chan, Federation Hon Secretary, are Guests of Honour at the Hong Kong Young Ambassadors Appointment and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 12 August 2.45pm. 217 proud candidates selected from 540 applicants this year. Contact Gigi, tel 2561 6149 for full details.