Date: | 16 September 2019 (Mon) |
Time: | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Venue: | Podium Level of FJ Wing |
Remarks: |
Welcome all PolyU staff and students (Please bring your PolyU staff/student ID card) Quotas apply and gifts redemption is on a first come, first served basis while stocks last Each staff or student can only redeem once |
Urban Gardening Game Booth (都市耕作攤位遊戲)
Urban gardening is all about learning to grow your own organic vegetables and herbs in the city. In this game booth, you will learn which vegetables to grow or buy at different times of the year. Grown closer to Hong Kong, seasonal vegetables have a lower carbon footprint, are fresher and therefore retain more of their nutrients. Join us for fun, educational games and take home a baby plant (e.g. basil and cherry tomato seedlings) to get your home garden started!
Homemade Incense with Upcycled Peels Workshop (果皮手工香工作坊)
A great way to upcycle orange (and other citrus) peels and also create your own DIY unique incense!
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Quota: 15 people / session
Language: Cantonese
Each participant can bring home one piece of incense
For PolyU staff and students only
* Registration opens 10 minutes before the start of each workshop session (First come, first served)
Free Nut Mylk Tea (嚐素 - 埾果奶茶/奶蓋茶)
Bring your own mug/ bottle to enjoy the vegan drink!
Matcha Nut Mylk Tea (宇治埾果奶茶)
Ruby Black Tea with Nut Cream (台灣紅玉堅果奶蓋茶)
Mango Fruit Tea with Nut Cream (芒芒堅果奶蓋茶)
* Each staff or student can only redeem once.
Free Vegan Pizza (嚐素 - 純素簿餅)
Mayse vegan sourdough pizza is a healthy and conscious option. The pizza is baked without any chemicals, artificial flavors and pizza dough and tomato sauce are made from secret recipe. All ingredients are handpicked and handmade. It is 100% vegan.
Bring your own box and enjoy the a slice of sourdough vegan pizza - Hot Hawaii (Hot Hawaii - spelt crust, homemade tomato sauce, soy glazed shiitake mushrooms, fresh chilli, sweet pineapple, vegan mozzarella, fresh basil)
* Each staff or student can only redeem once.
Smoothie Ride (自製美味健康的 Smoothie)
Enjoy a free ride on the “Smoothie Bike” to make your own smoothie! Let’s try a dynamic way to learn more about low-carbon and healthy living
Green Monday Exhibition (展覽)
Green Monday will present an environmentally-themed exhibition at the Carnival. The exhibition elaborates on the causes of global warming and extreme weather, and how green diet benefits our health.
Date: | 17 September 2019 (Tue) |
Time: | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Venue: | Y416 Y410 |
Language: | English |
Presented by: | Happy Plantarian |
Quota: | 50 |
Registration | Online Registration is closed |
Remarks: |
PolyU staff and students only Sandwiches and drinks will be offered to successfully registered participants. Please bring your own cup/bottle |
Speakers from Happy Plantarian will tell us how whole food plant-based lifestyle can benefit our Health and our Environment. Besides, the speakers will share tips, ideas and the fun in cooking plant-based dishes with the attendees. What’s more exciting is attendees will get a chance to taste some delicious Plant-Based foods prepared by Happy Plantarian!
Speakers
Althea Tan
Althea has been on a Plant-Based Vegan diet for 27 years while she was living in North America and now in Hong Kong. Prior to founding the Happy Plantarian, Althea was an expert in Branding and Communications for more than 20 years covering brand communications for international brands, such as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Group, Westin Hotels Group, Meridien Hotels Group, Fullerton Hotel and more. In recent years, Althea has successfully acquired the Nutrition for a Healthy Heart Certificate and Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through e-Cornell. In the summer of 2015, Althea completed the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Food for Life Program Training.
Tansy Tan
Tansy has been on a Plant-Based Vegan diet for 27 years while she was living in North America and now in Hong Kong. Prior to founding the Happy Plantarian, Tansy’s expertise was related to Branding, Advertising, Marketing and Media Publishing for International retail brands across Asia. Arriving in Hong Kong from North America more than 20 years ago, Tansy was recruited by a pioneer of Hong Kong green business as Head of the Marketing & Public Relations Department, specializing in developing and launching organic foods, organic farming, vegetarian restaurant, and retail chain. The founding company was formerly known as “Organic Gardens”, is now called “Green Dot Dot”, a leading organic retail chain in Hong Kong.
Date: | 18 September 2019 (Wed) |
Time: | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Venue: | Y515 TU107 |
Language: | Cantonese |
Presented by: | Dr. CHAN, CHUN KIT, Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (陳俊傑註冊中醫師) |
Quota: | 50 |
Registration | Online Registration is closed |
Remarks: |
For PolyU staff and students only Sandwiches and drinks will be offered to successfully registered participants. Please bring your own cup/bottle |
(Chinese Version Only)
素食有其優點,但不宜誇大,錯誤方法茹素亦易致病。茹素跟其他飲食方法一樣,都要「知其難、防其險」,才可安心得其好處。
Speakers
Dr. CHAN, CHUN KIT, Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (陳俊傑註冊中醫師)
陳俊傑註冊中醫師,行醫和吃全素各十餘年,治病亦不用動物藥。陳醫師於雜誌報章皆有醫學專欄,亦經常接受不同媒體訪問。
Date: | 19 September 2019 (Thu) |
Time: | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Venue: | N101 |
Language: | Cantonese |
Presented by: | Sow Vegan |
Quota: | 25 |
Registration | Online Registration is closed |
Remarks: |
For PolyU staff and students only Participants will need to bring their own containers for the raw pasta they will make, around 2-3 boxes and baking paper to layer between the ingredients |
Learn how to make Fresh Tender Vegan Pasta with us!
The workshop will show you how to make vegan pasta without using any egg, yet retaining the tender texture of fresh pasta by means of a special recipe. Also you will learn how to customize pasta using different colored vegetables. After the workshop, you will be able to make your own tagliatelle, ravioli, ribbon pasta or any fresh pasta at home.
The instructor will also prepare some light vegan refreshments and drinks for you during the workshop!
Participants will need to bring your own containers for the raw pasta, around 2-3 boxes and baking paper to layer between the ingredients.
Date: | 20 September 2019 (Fri) |
Time: | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Venue: | Y515 TU107 |
Language: | English |
Presented by: | Ms. Sonalie Figueiras |
Quota: | 50 |
Registration | Online Registration is closed |
Remarks: |
For PolyU staff and students only
Sandwiches and drinks will be offered to successfully registered participants. Please bring your own cup/bottle
|
Speakers
Sonalie Figueiras
Sonalie Figueiras, a serial social entrepreneur, is the founder & editor-in-chief of Green Queen, an award-winning impact media platform advocating social & environmental change in Hong Kong with a mission to shift consumer behavior through inspiring & empowering original content. She is also the founder and CEO of Ekowarehouse, the global sourcing platform for certified organic products, with a mission to make safe, quality food accessible and affordable for the whole planet. Sonalie possesses a decade of experience in publishing, digital marketing, organic trade, and health & sustainability and being an eco-wellness industry veteran with a keen eye for market trends and a regular on the speaking circuit, sharing her expertise on stages across Asia and beyond. Sonalie also recently launched a podcast series about the Zero Waste Movement in Hong Kong to raise awareness about plastic pollution and circular economy.
Date: | 16-20 September 2019 (Mon-Fri) |
Catering Outlets (in alphabetical order): |
Communal Student Canteen / Communal Staff Restaurant / H Cafe (American Diner)/ Homantin Hall Canteen / Hung Hom Hall Canteen / Lawn Cafe / LibCafe/ Star Cafe/ Sun Cafe/ VA Staff Canteen / VA Student Canteen / X Cafe |
Disclaimer: |
Veggie dishes and food items are recommended and arranged by the respective catering outlets. Please approach the catering outlets for details. |
Communal Student Canteen - 3/F, Communal Building (S), Main Campus
Special veggie food/dishes:
Fried spaghetti with mock pork in Pesto
Stewed spaghetti with mock pork ball in Italian sauce
Communal Staff Restaurant - 4/F, Communal Building (S), Main Campus
Special veggie food/dish:
Fried mock mince pork with eggplant
H Cafe (American Diner) - P/F, FGHJ Courtyard, Main Campus
Lunch special veggie menu (One item will be served per day), including free veggie soup of day
Zucchini and Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll (HK$40), or
Italian Vegetable Ratatouille (HK$40)
Homantin Hall Canteen - G/F, Student Halls of Residence (Homantin)
Special price HK$4 on the addition of fruit (Original price HK$6)
Hung Hom Hall Canteen - 1/F, Student Halls of Residence (Hung Hom)
Special veggie food/dish at breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner time:
(Chinese Version Only)
香菰上素湯米粉配熱飲 (HK$25)
Lawn Cafe - G/F and 1/F, Block N, Main Campus
Grilled Vegetables (烤雜菜拼盆)
Zucchini (意大利青瓜)
Eggplant (茄子)
Red and Yellow Bell Pepper (紅﹑黃燈籠椒)
Red Onion (紫洋蔥)
Pumpkin (南瓜)
Main Course (4 out of 1) (自選主菜 (4選1)):
Tortilla Wrap (墨西哥卷) (HK$32)
Hydro Veg Salad (水耕菜沙律) (HK$32)
Panini (意式三文治) (HK$34)
Spaghetti (意大利粉) (HK$34)
Add on (加配):
Avocado (牛油果) (HK$8)
Mixed Mushroom (雜菌) (HK$8)
Steam Egg (烚雞蛋) (HK$3)
LibCafe - P/F, Pao Yue-kong Library (L), Main Campus
Breakfast
Tomato, Cheese and Egg Croissant
Roasted Mushroom, Cheese and Egg English Muffin
Spoiled Spinach and Egg English Muffin
Lunch (from 11:00 am)
Sautéed Mushrooms Panini with Cheddar and Fresh Tomato
Mexican Avocado and Kidney Bean Wrap
Roasted Veggie Crêpe with Mozzarella
Grilled Cherry Tomato and Rocket Leaf Whole Wheat Baguette
Sliced Eggplant and Tomato Cheese Tartine
Classic Italian Tomato and Feta Cheese Baguette Pizza
Grilled Capsicums and Zucchini whole Wheat Sandwich (Boxed)
Lemony Potato, Broccoli and Goat Cheese Salad w/ Lemon Dijon Dressing
Veggie Club Salad with Thousand Island Dressing
Whole day
Pastry – Mini Raisin Scones served with strawberry jam
Pastry – Cinnamon Swirl
Pastry – Apple Turn Over
Mixed Fresh Fruit Cup
Cherry Tomato Cup
Sweet Corn Cup
Yogurt Cup (Strawberry / Blueberry / Pineapple /Original)
Sun Cafe - 3/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Campus
Star Cafe - 4/F, Hung Hom Bay Campus
Special price (HKD$12) on the 1/2 portion tomato cheese sandwich
VA Staff Canteen - G/F, Shaw Amenities Building (VA), Main Campus
VA Student Canteen - G/F, Shaw Amenities Building (VA), Main Campus
Special price HK$4 on the addition of fruit (Original price HK$6)
Veggie food/dishes with the icon on the menu:
(Chinese Version Only)
- 咖哩什菜蛋飯
- 雙菇粟米粥
- 豉油皇炒麵
- 家鄉炒米粉
- 蒸腸粉
- 鮮奶麥皮
- 芝士三文治
- 雙餸飯推行2款素食款式
- 素食之選1款
- 昭通酸辣米線
- 各式生果
X Cafe - P/F, Block X, Main Campus
Special price HK$2 for using Oat milk for all beverage (Original price HK$4)
More information of veggie-based foods on campus can be found at PolyU Green Concepts website.