PolyU and Guangdong University of Technology present stage drama celebrating Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong, with official city premiere on 10 July

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong and to nurture a strong sense of national pride among young people, a series of events will be held from 9 to 10 July, organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), and co-organised by Bauhinia Magazine. Highlights include the Hong Kong premiere of the "Original Stage Production: The Legacy of Youth" and an exhibition on the history of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong. These activities aim to provide political, business and community leaders, as well as faculty members, students and alumni from the two universities, with the opportunity to be inspired by the remarkable stories of the Project’s builders.

Committed to promoting Chinese culture, the University last year launched the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival to celebrate the rich value and diversity of Chinese culture through various artistic themes and forms. The Festival aims to deepen appreciation of Chinese heritage and to strengthen a sense of pride and belonging to the Nation among staff, students and the wider community.

As part of this year’s PolyU Chinese Culture Festival, the preview (9 July) and official performance (10 July) of the stage drama will be held at the PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium. Centred on the theme of “Role Model of the Times”, the script is inspired by the real-life builders of the Dongjiang Water Supply Project and recounts heart-stirring stories of university students from mainland China in the 1960s who answered the Nation’s call and devoted themselves to the construction of the Project. Faculty members, students and alumni from the PolyU Choir will also take part in the performance, contributing their voices to the production.

The stage drama highlights the Nation’s commitment to the well-being of Hong Kong residents and the strong bond between the two regions. It has been included in the commemorative activities for the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong by the Guangdong Province and has received commendation from the Ministry of Education.

PolyU and GDUT hope that the stage drama not only serves as a bridge for cultural exchange between mainland China and Hong Kong, but also fosters understanding among young students from both regions, encouraging active participation in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Nation’s modernisation efforts.

For more details, please visit the event website.

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