Community-spirited members of the public greeted the new Millennium by contributing towards a special cause by supporting the Millennium Heritage Bowl Banquet on New Year’s Day.
The Millennium Heritage Bowl Banquet was organized by the Joint Working Committee of Hong Kong Together and the Home Affairs Department. This event was part of a series of community-wide programs held by Hong Kong Together over the past year. Further activities will be held in the new Millennium calling on community groups and interested individuals to work towards a better future for Hong Kong.
Over 700 people attended the Millennium Heritage Bowl Banquet. The guests included Mrs. Shelly Lau, Director of Home Affairs; Mrs. Nellie Fong, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Better Hong Kong Foundation and Executive Concillor of the HKSAR and winners of the Miss Hong Kong Pageant as well as leading artists from TVB.
Mr. Yeung Koon Yat, founder of Ah Yat Abalone, member of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs, Honorary Chinese Cuisine Euro Toques President of Asia, Knight of the order of the Agriculture Merite, Chevalier De L’ordre Du Merite Agricole, was invited to be a consultant to the function and demonstrated his special skills in preparing abalone during the Banquet.
George Yuen, Convenor of Hong Kong Together, said, “the enthusiastic response from the public in supporting the Millennium Heritage Bowl Banquet highlighted Hong Kong People’s commitment in supporting worthy causes. Funds raised from this event will go towards Lifeline Express, a hospital train that travels to faraway and remote regions of China providing free cataract surgery for poor people”. Mr. Yuen also stressed that people of Hong Kong are traditionally assertive in facing challenges and thrive under hardship conditions. He was convinced that with the resilience and qualities of Hong Kong people, they would usher in a brighter and more prosperous new Millennium.
Participants of the Banquet enjoyed performances and games organized especially for the event. Each guest was awarded with a Thank-You Certificate in appreciation for their contribution to Lifeline Express.
The Banquet was held on New Year’s Day at the Miramar Hotel, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
The Better Hong Kong Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit, non-political organization, formed by leading Hong Kong business people to reinforce Hong Kong role as the leading regional financial, shipping, trading, communications and technology center. The Foundation also serves to enhance greater international understanding between East and West by facilitating communications between Hong Kong, China and the international community.