On 19 September 2025, the Better Hong Kong Foundation celebrated a major milestone—our 30th Anniversary—with a joyful dinner at the Rosewood Hong Kong. The evening brought together our trustees, corporate sponsors, council members, friends, and long-time partners who have journeyed with us over the past three decades, making it a truly memorable family gathering.
Guests were welcomed into a warm and festive atmosphere, highlighted by a creative photo booth featuring a rendition of President Jiang Zemin’s iconic calligraphy scroll 香港明天更好 (A Better Hong Kong Tomorrow), gifted to the Foundation on 1 July 1997.
The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan (left) together with Executive Director Karen Tang (right) welcomed Leung Chun-ying, a long-time supporter of the Foundation, to its 30th Anniversary Dinner
The celebration began with a heartfelt welcome from our Executive Director, Karen Tang, followed by the debut of the Foundation’s new corporate video. Ronnie Chan, Chairman of our Executive Committee, then took the stage to share stories from the Foundation’s early days and reflect on how far we have come.
Executive Director Karen Tang gave a heartfelt to all guests
Executive Committee Chairman Ronnie Chan shared the Foundation’s story
After a toast to the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, guests participated in one of the evening’s most symbolic moments—flying paper planes inscribed with personal messages of hope and aspiration. This simple yet powerful gesture captured the spirit of looking ahead to a future full of possibility.
The Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Dario Pong (centre) proposed a toast to a better tomorrow
A toast to the Foundation’s 30th anniversary
Flying paper planes inscribed with personal messages of hope and aspiration
The highlight of the evening was the inspiring keynote speech delivered by Leung Chun-ying, former Chief Executive of the HKSAR and Vice Chairman of the CPPCC, who previously joined our delegation to the U.S. as a speaker in 2007. He encouraged us to continue striving for what we can achieve together.
Sharing by Leung Chun-ying, our long-time supporter
Guests also enjoyed a sumptuous Chinese banquet and a lively lucky draw featuring nine exciting prizes, along with an array of table prizes generously sponsored by our members. As the evening drew to a close, each guest received a special goodies bag and luggage tag featuring the tagline “Connect. Engage. Collaborate”, and the event name “30 Years of Vision. A Future of Possibility”, along with special gifts.
Congratulations to lucky draw winner Tri Sri Dato’ David Chiu (left) who also generously sponsored one of the lucky draw prizes
(L to R) Aron Harilela, Andy Tung, Douglas Woo, Rosana Wong, Clara Chan, Catherine Leung, Bryant Lu and Sebastian Man
Say cheese! (L to R) John Lee, Sonia Cheng, and Paulo Pong shared a joyful moment with a selfie at the dinner
The dinner was not only a celebration of the past—it was a call to action for the future. As the Foundation enters its next chapter, we remain committed to connecting, engaging, and collaborating with friends around the world to shape a better tomorrow for Hong Kong.
Together we shape a better tomorrow for Hong Kong
To view the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary video “30 Years of Vision, A Future of Possibility”, please visit our website’s homepage www.betterhongkong.org
