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HKFYG's organic farm
Go green, live well, at HKFYG's organic farm
At our new organic farm in Yuen Long, young people will be able to
escape from hectic city life and get hands-on experience of natural farming techniques. Healthy lifestyles, good nutrition, and sustainable practice are the underlying goals of the new venture.

The farm has very fertile soil and a good supply of water for growing seasonal fruit and vegetables. Natural composting and biodiversity through biological agents will take the place of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. There will be educational
organic tomatoes
programmes for all age groups, such as a Liberal Studies Series, a Youth Leadership Series and a Getting-to-know-nature Series. And of course, all the farm's entire, delicious produce, from spinach to strawberries, and from bak choi to beetroot, will be on sale.

Visit organicfarm.hkfyg.org.hk to place an order.

Contact Tinsang, tel 2838 4808, organicfarm@hkfyg.org.hk, for more information.

Address No. 1 Family Walk, Ho Pui Reservoir, Kam Tin, Yuen Long, NT, HK
Financial Secretary John Tsang
Events
Dialogue session on the budget with the Financial Secretary
On the evening of Monday 1 March an audience of 1,000 students gathered at the Hong Kong Academy of medicine to hear the Financial Secretary John Tsang speak about the latest budget. Mr Tsang took questions from the floor on several topics and admitted that the Budget was not perfect and had room for improvement but stressed that the best way forward is through communication, consultation and cooperation.

Seventh HKFYG Standard Chartered Hong Kong English Public Speaking Contest Online Revival
This hugely popular contest has yet again broken the record with 2,132 applicants (942 junior division and 1,190 senior division) from 152 schools. The semi finals take place on 13 March and the top five in each division will go directly to Grand Final. Then, for the first time ever, we will have an ONLINE REVIVIAL ROUND with video-taped speeches available online. Members of the public will be able judge for themselves by casting their votes online between 23 and 29 March for the last young speaker to go forward to the Grand Finals. Visit http://leadership21.hkfyg.org.hk/eps for full details.
Contact Ellsik, tel 2169 0255 for more information.

New HKFYG Centre for Creative Science & Technology opens at Hong Kong Science Park
HKFYG creative science centre opens at Hong Kong Science Park
The Centre for Creative Science and Technology (CCST) was officially opened on 27 February, with The Hon Marjorie Yang Mun-tak, JP, Non-Official Member of Executive Council as Guest of Honour. Ms Janet Wong, JP, Commissioner for
Innovation and Technology, Dr KK Chan, Deputy Secretary for Education (Curriculum and Quality Assurance Branch), Mr E Anthony Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Prof. Suleyman Demokan, Vice President (Academic Development), Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Mr Eugene Zhang, Managing Director of Semia were also present.

About 1,000 students and visitors attended the ceremony and some of them took part in three interactive science workshops. 60 teams from 48 primary and secondary schools demonstrated robotics and computer programming at an FLL tournament. Carmel Secondary School and the Inventor Education Centre won the junior secondary and senior primary division respectively.
Please contact Elyse, tel 25616149, for details of training courses at the CCST.
Partnering for the Young
Just published
Partnering for the Young
Every year we acknowledge the essential help and encouragement of partners with a new edition of Partnering the
Young. The 2008-2009 edition is just out and will go to all existing partners with our warmest compliments.
The review is also designed to show potential new partners and individuals concerned about youth what we do.
We welcome your partnership. Please let us know if you would like more copies. For the online version click here.
Contact Bonnie, tel 3755 7101.
 
Thank you partners
Many thanks to partners
Caring Company and Organization logo award
HKFYG nominates its partners for the Caring Company and Caring Organizations logo every year. We are delighted to say that 137 companies and 11 organizations proposed by us will soon receive the award. The awards will be made at the Recognition Ceremony on 25 March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Click here to view the full list.
We are very grateful for their partnership and continuing support.


Dragon Foundation Golf Tournament at Mission Hills Golf Club next month
On Friday 30 April from 11am till 8pm, Mission Hills Golf Club in Dongguan, China, will host the 2010 Dragon Foundation Golf Tournament on the Duval Course. A teeing-off ceremony at 12 noon will be attended by Guest of Honour, The Hon. Ambrose Lee Siu-Kwong, IDSM, JP.

The first such charity tournament supported by Mission Hills was held last year and the aim is again to raise funds for Dragon Foundation leadership training programmes. We hope golf lovers will enjoy the event as much this year as last, and look forward again to the overwhelming support offered last time by generous donors and organisations.

Visit www.dragonfoundation.net or contact Rebecca, tel 2811-2779, for further information.


More raffle prizes just received
Carsac Ltd, adidas and Hai Sang Hong Marine Foodstuff Co Ltd: thank you for your coupons!
Cathay Pacific: thank you for the two economy class return tickets to Taipei!
China Travel Service: we are so grateful for the donation of a Shanghai Expo travel package
Gilman's: a lucky winner will be very happy with the washing machine you donated
Vita Green Health Products Co Ltd: thank you for your products!
Sponsors: your support will be most welcome. Please click here. Contact Bonnie for more details, tel 3755 7101.


A Cappella Extravaganza opening concert
Festival concerts will be in March and April and performers will include some of the world's best young exponents of a cappella from Japan, Singapore, Sweden and the USA. They will be singing with our very own Hong Kong Melody Makers, thanks to the support of the Mega Events Fund, the Tourism Commission, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, The Dragon Foundation, Sino Group,the Consulate General of the United States, RTHK, Ocean Park and ArtMap.

The first concert is on Saturday 27 March at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium at 8pm and the Guest of Honour will be The Hon Mrs Rita Lau, JP, Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development.

Performers at the festival include:
Eclipse (USA)
Riltons Vanner (Sweden)
MICappella (Singapore)
Ivana Wong and Khalil Fong (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Melody Makers
Hong Kong Youth Dance
News
Dreamland in a travelling case with HKFYG's Hong Kong Youth Dance
On Saturday, 20 March at 8:00pm, Hong Kong Youth Dance (HKYD) will be on stage at the Y-Theatre at the Youth Square in Chai Wan. Their theme this year is "Dreamland in a travelling case," a dance drama, choreographed by Andy Wong, Artistic Director of HKYD. It's all about a group of youngsters in pursuit of their dreams and includes the fusion of Modern Dance, Hip Hop and Jazz Funk, enriched with multi-media effects. Miss Cathy Chu Man-ling, JP, Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs (West Kowloon Cultural District) will be our Guest of Honour.
Tickets from URBTIX at $60 and $80
50% off for full time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, and people with disabilities
Contact Alice, tel 3755 7067, for details.

For youth who overcome hardship: award scheme courtesy of the Felix Wong family
The Felix Wong Youth Improvement Award was set up to recognize young people who have coped with hardship, crisis and misfortune. The winners of the award are chosen every year on nomination by school principals, teachers and social workers. Nominations now welcome! Please download the application form from www.u21.hk.
Deadline 31 March 2010.
For more details, please call Kiki, tel 2395 0161.
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