On September 13, 2024, the Citizenship and Social Development Department of the Secondary School of Affiliated School of ASJ went to the Hong Kong Cultural Center to attend the award ceremony of the "Hong Kong people, Hong Kong sentiments, Hong Kong affairs, telling Hong Kong stories well" Photography Competition.
ASJ student Zheng surpassed the competition and won the runner-up honor of the Young Professional Group, becoming the only one to win the grand prize of schools in the Greater Bay Area.
Hong Kong People, Hong Kong Sentiments, Hong Kong Affairs, Telling Hong Kong Stories Well
This Hong Kong-wide photography competition and awards ceremony organized by the Hong Kong International Literary and Art Exchange Association is an annual event in the Hong Kong academic community. In order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the conference specially planned this event about "Hong Kong people, Hong Kong sentiments, Hong Kong affairs, telling Hong Kong stories well" photography competition. Contestants were asked to capture the cultural diversity of Hong Kong from a unique perspective, demonstrating the city's unique blend of history and modernity. Each of the contestants' works must contain deep emotions and stories, reflect Hong Kong's unique social pulse and cultural atmosphere, and express Hong Kong's lifestyle and cultural characteristics under one country, two systems.
The competition was fiercely competitive, with more than 100 Hong Kong primary and secondary school students and a large number of citizens participating. The conference received a total of more than 1,500 entries.
The award ceremony featured a large lineup of guests, all of whom are well-known figures in society, including: Wu Xinglong, Section Chief of the Publicity and Education Office of the Kowloon Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Dean Wang Fuli of the School of Science and Technology of the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong, Wu Jiayi, Chairman of the Hong Kong International Literary and Art Exchange Association, Hong Kong Yau Tsim Mong District Council Member Au Chu-yun and Principal Lai Chun-wing of Hong Kong Taoist Federation Yuen Yuen College No. 3 Secondary School, etc.
ASJ student Cheng received the grand prize from Mr. Ko Cheuk-hin, Marketing Director of Hong Kong Life. His winning work will also be printed on the cover and inside pages of Hong Kong Life’s 2025 annual calendar.
I am honored to be recommended by the school to participate and win the prize in this competition. The inspiration for my work comes from the heroic figures, firm eyes and vigorous steps of the officers and soldiers of the Hong Kong Garrison. When visiting the parade performance at the July 1st Military Camp in Hong Kong, the honor guard marched out in uniform steps. I was attracted by this shocking scene, so I raised my camera and took this photo. The sun was blazing that day, and I was sweating profusely after a while at the scene. When they stand under the sun, they must remain motionless. When they march, they must move in unison. This is truly worthy of our respect.
I entered the competition with photos of officers and soldiers of the Hong Kong Garrison, aiming to show their style and promote the spirit of patriotism and love for Hong Kong. Mountains are strong because of their ridges, houses are strong because of beams, and Hong Kong is safe because of loyal guards. The People's Liberation Army is a symbol of national sovereignty. Their presence gives us peace of mind and makes Hong Kong prosperous and stable. Wearing a military uniform, he looked the most upright in the world. The most stable happiness comes from the longest protection. The neon lights in city never forget where they came from and pay tribute to the guardians of thousands of lights!
In order to increase students' attention and interest in national education (including the Constitution and the Basic Law, as well as national conditions, the country's latest developments and achievements, etc.), the Citizenship and Social Development group encourages students to learn related topics by organizing diversified activities, so that students can have a richer learning experience .
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Our group encourages students to participate in the "Hong Kong people, Hong Kong sentiments, Hong Kong affairs, telling Hong Kong stories well" photography competition organized by the Hong Kong International Literary and Art Exchange Association, so that students can understand the country from multiple perspectives and foster national identity.
Before and after preparing for the competition, we read a lot of entries, but most of the photos were limited to the theme of local traditional culture. Student Zheng broke through the box and chose a photo of July 1st visit to the military camp in Hong Kong as the entry. The photo composition, tone, and light and shadow skills are abundant. It is worth mentioning that, looking at all the award-winning works at the venue, Cheng's works are unique, with the theme of "Love the Country and Love Hong Kong", showing the country's determination to defend Hong Kong. In the end, we won the grand prize as a Greater Bay Area and examination school, and the strength of ASJ students was once again recognized and affirmed by Hong Kong official organizations.
We hope to organize more patriotic and Hong Kong activities so that students can show the style of good young people in the Greater Bay Area in the competition.
The 14th Hong Kong Students Knowledge Competition on China’s National Conditions
On September 14, 2024, the Citizenship and Social Development Department of the Secondary School of ASJ went to Ying Hua Primary School in Hong Kong to attend the preliminary round of the "14th Hong Kong Students Knowledge Competition on China's National Conditions".
Sponsored by the Hong Kong Education Bureau and Ta Kung Wen Wei Group, and supported by the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Ministry of Education and Science, the 14th Hong Kong Students Knowledge Competition on China's National Conditions was held at Ying Hua Primary School in Hong Kong.
As this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, this Hong Kong Students Knowledge Competition on China's National Conditions takes this theme as its theme. It aims to promote Hong Kong students to understand the history of the Party and the conditions of the country, learn about China's excellent traditional culture, cherish the country's honor, and build a strong sense of the Chinese nation's community, to cultivate new people of the era who will take on the responsibility of national rejuvenation. The last competition received registrations from as many as 230 schools in the team and individual competitions, with more than 8,100 students participating, making it the largest annual academic event in Hong Kong.
In addition, this competition will include topics related to national security and the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, presenting development achievements in the economy, people's livelihood, science and technology, sports, military, diplomacy, culture and other aspects, hoping that students will be able to improve their overall performance throughout the entire competition. During the competition, they will enhance their understanding of national policies and their interest in learning knowledge about national conditions, enhance Hong Kong youth's sense of belonging and pride in the country, and develop their abilities of clear analysis and rational thinking in the process of reading, discussion, and verification.
Three ASJ students participated in the preliminary round of the secondary school team competition. The atmosphere was tense and lively. The competition lasted 15 minutes and included 15 questions in total, covering multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions and other types of questions. They said the questions were very challenging.
We hope that ASJ students can successfully qualify for the finals and compete with Hong Kong’s elite secondary school students for the grand prize of the competition!
