Gala dinner shows the spirit of “One SPACE, One Family”

The 60^th anniversary gala dinner was held by HKU SPACE at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10 September 2017. Nearly 800 guests including teachers, students and alumni gathered for the celebration.

Joining the event were HKU Chancellor Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Pro-Chancellor Dr David Kwok-po Li, Chairman of the HKU Council Professor Arthur Kwok-cheung Li, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of HKU SPACE Dr Darwin Chen, three former Directors Professor Lee Ngok, Professor Enoch Chien-ming Young, Professor Chack-fan Lee and dozens of overseas and local guests to attend.

The event started with a drum performance by Professor William K. M. Lee, Director of HKU SPACE, and a group of alumni and students. After the performances, Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Dr David Kwok-po Li and Professor Edward K. Y. Chen gave opening  presentations.

Professor Edward K. Y. Chen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HKU SPACE, thanked the supporters from all sectors of the community, and the past scholars who had contributed to the development of the School. He said, “The School will continue to answer society’s needs by offering pioneering courses, aimed at supporting lifelong learning for the public and broadening their professional space”.

After completing the switch-on ceremony, our Board of Director Mr Sunny Yeung and The Chung Brothers, our tutors, played two songs. Later on, two School alumni, Ms On-yee Ng and Mr Chiu-ying Lam, shared their experiences of studying at HKU SPACE.

A certificate presentation ceremony was held to thank diamond jubilee patrons for their support, since the donations would be contributed to the 60^th anniversary fund. Afterwards, students from HKU SPACE Community College performed a rock dance for the audience. Finally, all guests were invited to take photos together. 

The photos captured many wonderful scenes and can be viewed here.

With Our Deepest Gratitude to:

Diamond Jubilee Major Patrons

Asian Capital Limited
Mr William Au Weng-hei, SBS, JP
Henderson Land Group
Dr Lee George Lam
MTR Corporation
Dr Patrick Poon Sun-cheong
Sino Group
Mrs Julie Siu Tsang Fung-kwan, SBS, BBS, MBE and Dr Gerald Siu Chi-shing
SJM Holdings Limited
Vita Green Health Products Co., Limited
Wing Sheung Land Investment Company Limited

Diamond Jubilee Other Patrons

Miss Abbie S. K. Chan
Dr Chan Wing-kwan
Dr Darwin Chen, SBS
Dr Margaret Choi
Ms Choi Suk-kuen, BBS
Mr Paul Chow Man-yiu
Ms Daisy Ho
Mr Tony Kwok Man-wai, SBS, IDS, JP
Mr Calvin Lam
Mrs Lam Lau Siu-shan
Mr Louie Lam
Professor C. F. Lee
Shin Kee Drug Co Ltd
Ms Esther Wong May-wai
World Advance Investment Ltd
Professor Enoch Young Chien-ming, BBS

The list is in alphabetical order of surname or organisation.
Our thanks also go to all those supporters who chose to remain anonymous in the listing.