Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, joined the online Dragon Ball hosted by Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation on February 5. The event this year carried a special Hong Kong theme and aimed to celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the business, political and community organisations in Canada.
Speaking at the event in a pre-recorded video, Ms Mo was delighted to share with participants that year 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and is an important milestone for Hong Kong. “The theme of ‘A New Era – Stability • Prosperity • Opportunity’ represents Hong Kong’s achievements over the past 25 years, and underscores our anticipation for and confidence in a brighter future,” Ms Mo elaborated on the theme of the celebration.
“With the staunch support from the Central Government, Hong Kong has successfully implemented ‘one country, two systems’ over the past 25 years while sustaining its role as an international metropolis,” Ms Mo continued.
Looking forward, Ms Mo is optimistic about the future of Hong Kong. “Under the National 14th Five-Year Plan and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development, a promising future will be created for Hong Kong as people work together and grasp the new opportunities ahead,” Ms Mo said.
Before closing, Ms Mo invited participants to join the series of celebration events and continue to partner with HKETO in building a more resilient and thriving Hong Kong. “The celebration events will include the flagship galas, invaluable business and academic seminars, arts and photo exhibitions as well as cultural performances,” Ms Mo said.
At this year’s Dragon Ball, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra presented the “Dragon & Phoenix” as the opening performance, and other highlights included Hong Kong street food cooking demonstration, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance “Under the Lion Rock”, dance performance in contemporary cheongsams by Hong Kong designers, singing performance by popular Hong Kong singer William Chan and much more. Besides, ticket holder was entitled to a Hong Kong goodies gift box, and lucky draw winners would be able to get one of the three sets of Hong Kong special gifts, each including an art photobook signed by Hong Kong photographer Mr Kelvin Yuen, a pair of flower button inspired earrings and a wine opener set.
As the Dragon Ball was held on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Ms Mo took the opportunity to wish all viewers a health and prosperous Year of the Tiger.
香港經貿處支持以「香港情懷」為主題的龍宴
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）處長巫菀菁於二月五日出席由頤康基金會在網上舉行的龍宴。該盛會今年特別以「香港情懷」為主題，旨在與政商界及加拿大社區團體在新春共慶虎年。
巫菀菁在龍宴上透過預錄短片致賀辭，並向與會嘉賓分享二Ｏ二二年是香港特別行政區（香港特區）成立二十五周年的重要里程碑。巫菀菁闡述今年慶祝回歸的主題：「香港特區政府以『砥礪奮進廿五載，攜手再上新征程』為主題，回顧香港過去二十五年來的努力成果，標誌著大家對更美好將來的熱切期待和信心。」
巫菀菁續說：「香港過去二十五年在中央政府全面支持下成功落實『一國兩制』，同時保持國際大都會的角色。」
展望未來，巫菀菁對香港前景非常樂觀。她表示：「在國家《十四五規劃綱要》及粵港澳大灣區建設下，只要大家攜手一致，把握新機遇，香港將迎向更輝煌的未來。」
最後，巫菀菁誠邀與會者參與一系列慶祝活動並繼續與香港經貿處合作，共同建造更穩健繁榮的香港。巫菀菁說：「慶祝活動包括有周年晚宴、商貿及學術研討會、藝術及攝影展覽和文化表演。」
今年龍宴的開場節目是由香港中樂團演繹「大龍鳳」新春賀曲，其它精彩節目包括香港街頭美食烹飪示範、香港管弦樂團演奏「獅子山下」、展示由香港設計師設計的當代長衫舞蹈表演、香港歌手陳偉霆演唱流行歌曲等。此外，持票嘉賓可獲贈一個香港特色禮盒，而三位抽獎得主亦可獲得一份香港特別禮包，包括由香港攝影師袁斯樂親筆簽名的攝影冊、一對花鈕耳環及紅酒開瓶器套裝。
龍宴於大年初五舉行，巫菀菁藉此機會向觀眾拜年，祝賀虎年百業興旺，萬事勝意。
