Community
leaders gather at Anniversary Dinner
More
than 2,000 friends and members of PolyU community attended
the 65th Anniversary Dinner held at the Hong Kong Convention
and Exhibition Centre, signifying yet another climax of the
series of celebratory activities spanned across the year.
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| Sir
Gordon Wu, Dr Donald Tsang, Prof. Poon Chung-kwong. |
The Guest
of Honour for the event was Dr Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, Chief
Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR and a PolyU honorary
graduate. Former Council Chairmen of the then Hong Kong Polytechnic
Sir Sze-yuen Chung and Dr Allen Lee Peng-fei; former Principal
of the Hong Kong Technical College Mr Sung Sing-zak; PolyU
Council Chairman Dr Sir Gordon Wu Ying-sheung; PolyU Court
Chairman Dr Tung Chee-chen; and PolyU President Prof. Poon
Chung-kwong were on hand to receive the guests.
In addition
to the many distinguished guests from both the public and
private sectors, the dinner was also graced by the presence
of senior government officials and honorary doctorates of
the University. They included Mr Frederick Ma Si-hang, Secretary
for Financial Services and the Treasury; Dr Alice Lam, Chairman
of the University Grants Committee; Mrs Fanny Law, Permanent
Secretary for Education and Manpower; Dr Rosanna Wong Yick-ming,
Chairman of the Education Commission; and Dr Leung Chun-ying,
PolyU distinguished alumnus and Member of the SAR's Executive
Council.
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| Dr
Rosanna Wong and Prof. Judy Tsui. |
Dr
Leung Chun-ying and Dr Allen Lee. |
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| A
giant "longevity bun" was cut to kick off the
evening. |
During
the dinner, a 10-feet-tall giant "longevity bun"
was cut to celebrate the University's anniversary. Graduates
of different eras also shared with the audience the memorable
moments of their study at the Institution. They included:
Mr Ng Wing-hong, Mr Wong Gin-wai and Mr Yau Hon-kwong, alumni
among the first cohort of graduates sent forth by the then
Government Trade School in 1939; graduates of the Hong Kong
Technical College Dr Ng Tat-lun, Mr Ng Sai-ho and Dr Chris
Wong; graduates of the Hong Kong Polytechnic, including renowned
fashion designer Miss Vivienne Tam and famous DJ Mr Cuson
Law Kai-sun; as well as PolyU graduates Mr Johnny Ng and Miss
Anita Peng. They recollected and told their campus stories
reflecting the four stages of development of the Institution,
and the stories were full of fun and joy.
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| Auctioneer
Mrs Harriet Tung and Dr Donald Tsang congratulated Dr
Stanley Ho for successfully bidding a book and a painting
donated by Mr & Mrs Tung Chee-hwa. |
Another
highlight of the evening was an exciting charity auction hosted
by Mrs Harriet Tung, wife of Mr Tung Chee-chen and Honorary
Advisor of 65th anniversary dinner; and Dr Leung Chun-ying.
All proceeds raised from this gala event would go to the University's
Student Development Fund for supporting future projects and
activities focusing on student development.
Famous
songwriter Mr James Wong, at the invitation of PolyU, earlier
on composed a new song "Ode to PolyU" to commemorate
this special occasion. With lyrics written by Mr Alexander
Tzang Hing-chung, Deputy President of PolyU, the song was
debuted and sung by PolyU Student Union Choir and Staff Choir
during the event. |
