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HKU 100 Kick-Off Ceremony

07 Jan 2011

 

HKU 100 Kick-Off Ceremony, the inaugural activity of The University of Hong Kong centenary celebrations, will be held on January 9, 2011 (Sunday). Students, staff, alumni together with their families, residents from the neighbourhood and community centres will join the this fun-filled fiesta. It is expected the occasion will attract 4,000 participants. 

In the Ceremony, guests will officiate the opening of the HKU Centenary Celebrations. Besides, 2,000 students, staff and alumni from different faculties, halls and organisations will form 16 troupes and join the parade.

Date:    January 9, 2011 (Sunday)
Time:   2pm           Ceremony and parade
              3pm          Grand photo
Venue: Stanley Ho Sports Centre, Sha Wan Drive, Pokfulam

Officiating guests include:
- Dr the Honorable David Li Kwok Po, Pro-Chancellor
- Dr the Honorable Leong Che Hung, Chairman of the Council
- Dr Victor Fung, former Chairman of the Council
- The Honourable Jasper Tsang Yok-sing, President of the Legislative Council
- Mrs Margaret Leung, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive, Hang Seng Bank
- Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor

Other guests:
Community leaders and alumni from political, business and other sectors

Members of the media are cordially invited to attend. Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses. 

No parking at Stanley Ho Sports Centre. Information on transportation and location map

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk  or Ms Melanie Wan (Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk.