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Hong Kong International a cappella Festival begins this month |
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This is the second time the Federation has organized the Hong Kong International
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a cappella Festival, designed to promote creative choral singing among the city's young people. The festival kicks off on 26 March at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium with strong support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Prince Jewellery and Watch Co, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Sino Group, Hopewell Holdings Ltd, Cathay Pacific Airways and the Leisure & Cultural Services Department. A host of creative, versatile performers will be on stage.
The programme is packed, not only with famous singers from the UK, the US, Japan and Sweden, but also with master classes and workshops that will take a cappella to the heart of the community. With the launch of a new A Cappella Centre during the festival, we are looking forward to the blossoming of this genre of singing in Hong Kong. Thank you to everyone who has helped us prepare for this inspiring event in the city's musical calendar. |
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Secondary students learn about poverty, disadvantaged ethnic minorities, street sleepers and deprived children on community programme with HKFYG Youth SPOTs
Young people's studies on poverty issues, enlightened through community exposure, |
attracted nearly 400 secondary students and other youngsters to a special event on 26 February at Tsim Sha Tsui Kaifong Association Community Hall. The studies culminated in group presentations at multi-media stalls which were judged by Guests of Honour, The Hon Cheung Kwok-che (Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR), Mr Liu Ah-chuen ( Chairman of the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council) and Dr Timothy Chan ( Service Coordinator, Hong Kong Council of Social Services).
The programme was organized by 13 HKFYG Youth SPOTs in which 15 youth social exposure groups took part in studies in their own districts and localities. Issues they explored included the medical needs of the elderly, education, ethnic minorities, social relationships, street sleepers, housing, deprived children, CSSA, and poverty in the community environment. These warm-hearted youth learned under the guidance of the social workers at the Youth SPOTs and their presentations revealed innovative spirit and commitment. Please contact Stanley, tel 2715 0424 for more information.
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Cross-border youth volunteers care for the underprivileged on 4th HKFYG Tsinghua University Youth Volunteer Leaders Training Programme
The Federation's Youth Volunteer Network, VNET, is organizing the 4th Youth Volunteer Leaders Training Programme in coordination |
with the Volunteer Service Centre of Tsinghua University from 31 March to 6 April. Its theme is Caring for the Underprivileged. 30 outstanding volunteers from Hong Kong will join the tour to Beijing. They will work hand-in-hand with Tsinghua volunteer leaders as tutors for children from workers' families with low socio-economic status. During the 7-day cross-border service program, they will gain insight into social phenomena in China and understand better the role volunteers can play in the social issue. For more details, please contact Yennie, tel 2169 0032. |
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Youth SPOT Magazine number 004 available now |
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| Relationship issues are always complicated and so during valentine season Youth SPOT magazine has been exploring the intricacies of what makes young people physically attracted to one another. Does the magnet of love work well in today's Hong Kong? Read ALL about it. |
Pick up a free copy at G.O.D, at Langham Place, at HKFYG outlets, select loft cafes and hair salons. Go to http://youthspot.hkfyg.org.hk/ to read online.
HKFYG Youth poll series 203: Pessimistic views on the 2011 budget and the future
525 young people responded to the poll which took place from 23 January to 17 February 2011. Major findings included the view that government should give hand-outs if public coffers were full. Over 40% believed that redressing lingering social problems connected with an ageing population and poverty should be given top priority. Almost a quarter said that the Government cared for them most, followed by social welfare organizations and charity groups. But when asked to rate Government's performance it reached just over 5 only on a scale of 0-10.
Food price rises and rising costs of transport were the two major sources of inflationary pressure felt by young people. Regarding the future, nearly a third were worried about housing, and close to a quarter were concerned about employment / career prospects. Over 47% did not believe Hong Kong society held a bright future for them. For more details, call Sharon, tel 3755 7039.
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Rice giving supported by Au Bak Ling Charity Trust and youth volunteers
HKFYG's Youth Volunteer Network (VNET) continues to organize its rice-giving project for low-income families with generous donations from the Au Bak Ling Charity Trust. The project will keep on running in 2011, with youth volunteers distributing rice to 2,500 low-income families in 14 districts throughout Hong Kong. The effort not only fills some of the basic needs of poor families, but also provides a chance for youth volunteers to show how they care for their community. Contact Anna for more information, tel 2169 0032.
Mulitsport adventure race on 20 March still open for entry: don't miss your chance!
The HKFYG Youth Adventure Race will be held on 20 March 2011. Training for stamina and endurance, plus good teamwork are essential for this event which includes trail running, orienteering, and special tasks. Participants in the Student, Open, Corporate and Novice Division will be supported in their efforts by our loyal sponsors, Swire Coca-Cola HK, the Hong Kong St John Ambulance, the Hong Kong Amateur Radio Association, Hong Kong Orienteering Club, Lowe Alpine, Chamonix Alpine Equipment, Hong Kong Sports, PROTrek and Pat Po Kitchen.
Deadline for applications 4 March. For more information please contact Mr Matthew FONG Man-fai, tel 2792 2727.
Body Forward at Hong Kong FLL Robotics Tournament supported by the HK Polytechnic University, Semia Co Ltd., Innovation and Technology Commission and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks
On 19 February 2011, nearly 600 students from 50 secondary and primary schools plus education centres were at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for the 2010/11 Hong Kong FLL Robotics Tournament. It was organized by HKFYG and supported by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Semia Co. Ltd., Innovation and Technology Commission and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks. This year, the theme was Body Forward and teams had to design and construct robots to complete 14 medical-related missions, as well as do research on advanced biological-medical engineering, or contribute innovative ideas to solve the medical problems. After vigorous competition amongst the schools, Carmel Secondary School and Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division won the Champion's Award in the junior secondary division and the senior primary division respectively. Contact Kam, tel 2561 6149 for more details. |
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