To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), a group of alumni across disciplines and generations gathered together on 28 October 2015 at a press conference to announce the Hong Kong Baptist University 60th Anniversary “We are BUddies” Alumni Show, which will be held at 8:00pm on 30 January 2016 at the Academic Community Hall on HKBU campus. Over a hundred HKBU alumni have joined together to produce and perform the multimedia Alumni Show, encompassing drama, orchestra, micro films, dance, singing, recitation and magic show etc, exhibiting the University’s unending capacity to foster extraordinary talents and all-rounders.
The press conference was officiated by Chairman of the Council and the Court and Chairman of Steering Committee of HKBU 60th Anniversary, Mr. Cheng Yan-kee ; Treasurer of the Council and the Court and member of Steering Committee of HKBU 60th Anniversary, Ms. Doreen Chan; President & Vice-Chancellor and member of Steering Committee of HKBU 60th Anniversary, Professor Roland T. Chin, Associate Vice-President and Chairman of Co-ordinating Committee of HKBU 60th Anniversary, Professor Frank Fu and Chairman of Organising Committee on Alumni Events of HKBU 60th Anniversary, Mr. Ronald Chiu.
A number of participating and performing HKBU alumni and friends attended the press conference to show support, including Dr. Chung King-fai, Mr. Lau Siu-ming, Mr. Liu Kai-chi, Miss Cherry Ngan, Mr. Louis Yan, and Mr. Francis Mak. Also present at the event were the Advisor and Producer of the Alumni Show, Mr. Lawrence Cheng; Working Group Leader and Producer of the Alumni Show, Mr. Patrick Siu; Creator of the HKBU 60th Anniversary theme song, Mr. Cheng Kwok-kong; and the Advisor and performing guest of the Alumni Show and Creator of the HKBU 60th Anniversary theme song, Mr. Albert Au, to name but a few. The press conference was emceed by alumni Rebecca Chan and Eric Ng.
During the on-stage repartee session, Mr. Lawrence Cheng spoke to a number of distinguished alumni about their impending performances for the Alumni Show, their experience as students or former teachers at HKBU, and their present role as alumni. All performing alumni and guests expressed that they were eagerly looking forward to the Alumni Show on 30 January 2016.
Mr. Cheng Yan-kee remarked, “HKBU has grown from its humble beginning as a small college in 1956 to a recognised and respected university in 1994. In the 60 years between its founding and the present day, the University’s endeavour to grow has been, in no small part, contributed by a group of dedicated staff and our nearly 90,000 alumni who now spread all across the world. Just for this show, we have gathered over 100 alumni and friends to produce a spectacular performance featuring a variety of exciting art forms, showcasing their all-round talents.”
President Chin said, “I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to this group of alumni who have dedicated their time, efforts and above all, their sincerity, to the 60thAnniversary of their alma mater. Through their dedication, we can see how the University has nurtured from its grounds a united and devoted student population. I firmly believe that this unity and effort will manifest itself in the unparalleled performance featured in the Alumni Show, giving us all at HKBU another reason to be proud of our University.”
Mr. Ronald Chiu noted, “The relationship among HKBU alumni is akin to that of a close family. The support from the alumni to the anniversary celebration has been overwhelming and over 100 alumni will participate in the Alumni Show. In anticipation of an unprecedented response and limited seats in the AC Hall, we have decided to simultaneously broadcast the show via the internet so all HKBU alumni and friends will be able to enjoy the show at home, wherever they might be in the world.”
The Hong Kong Baptist University 60th Anniversary “We are BUddies” Alumni Show will be held in the AC Hall at Hong Kong Baptist University at 8pm on 30 January, 2016. For more details, please visit www.hkbu.edu.hk/60ashow. |
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| Mr. Cheng Yan-kee notes that the “We are BUddies” Alumni Show will showcase the history and achievements of HKBU in the past six decades |
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| (From left) Prof. Frank Fu, Mrs. Doreen Chan, Mr. Cheng Yan-kee, President Chin and alumnus Ronald Chiu officiate at the ceremony |
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| (From left) Dr. Chung King-fai and Mr. Lau Siu-ming share their happy memories at HKBU with Mr. Lawrence Cheng |
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| (From left) Mr. Lawrence Cheng introduces the key performers of the Alumni Show including Mr. Simon Ngai, Dr. Chung King-fai and Mr. Liu Kai-chi |
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| The amazing cast of the “We are BUddies” Alumni Show |
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