On 25 September 2009, the prize presentation ceremony of the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest was held at the Commissioner’s office. Commissioner Mr. Lu Xinhua, the Secretary for Education Mr. Michael Suen and the Foundation’s Trustee Mr. Victor Cha were the guest of honour and, delivered speeches and presented trophies to winning teams. Over hundred guests including representatives from the supporting organizations and sponsors, i.e. Mingpao, Cable TV, Wen Wai Pao, CCTV, Sino United Publishing (Holdings) Ltd, Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong Disneyland as well as representatives from the 5 winning teams and the 15 shortlisted teams attended the event. Foundation’s Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Tony Choi together with Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang also presented to support the event.
On the occasion, the 5 winning teams have sent its representative to share with guests their experiences gained during the contest and the study tour to Beijing and Tianjin. Through the contest, they all agreed that their knowledge of the country and its diplomatic policies were enhanced and the invaluable experience gained would definitely benefit them to advance themselves for the betterment of Hong Kong and China in the future.
After the ceremony, a celebration dinner was held at the Commissioner’s office. Representatives of the organizers, supporting organizations and sponsors as well as staffs enjoyed the dinner which concluded the hard work of the past 10 months.
Milestones
16 December 2008 Launching Ceremony
14 February 2009 First Briefing
28 March 2009 First Round Competition
21 April 2009 Draw Lots Session and Tour at Commissioner’s Office
9 May 2009 Semi-final
5 June 2009 Training Day
19 June 2009 Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Public Group Contest
10 – 16 August 2009 Study Tour to Beijing & Tianjin by the 5 Winning Teams
25 September 2009 Prize Presentation Ceremony
Details of the contest are also available at the following websites:
The Foundation : www.betterhongkong.org
The Commissioner’s Office : quiz.fmcoprc.gov.hk/chn/
Mingpao : marketing.mingpao.com/foreign_affairs/index.cfm
Group photo of guests and winning teams
The Foundation’s Trustee Mr. Victor Cha congratulating the success of the contest
At the celebration dinner: (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Kenneth Chen (Under Secretary for Education), Mr. Joseph Yu, Commissioner Lu Xinhua, Mr. Victor Cha and Ms. Winnie Ng