The hongkong prize is an annual competition that recognizes students for their academic accomplishments as well as extracurricular activities. It honors the memory of a professor who championed education and believes that all young people should develop a comprehensive knowledge of Hong Kong history. It has gained support from scholars, researchers and innovative enterprises. In addition to the cash prizes, the winner will be given access to Hong Kong research facilities.
The 8th Inter-school Competition of Study Projects on Hong Kong History and Culture ended today (September 25). Merit awards were presented to the projects “The Trembling Ground”, by Diocesan Girls’ School; and “Relationship between China and Hong Kong – A Study on the Centennial History of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce”, by Lui Cheung Kwong Lutheran College. These outstanding projects will be exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture.
In the category of visual arts, Pakistani artist Noormah Jamal won this year’s Grand Prize with her work called Did the Seed Grow? Her acrylic-on-canvas painting depicts the empty faces of two figures seated on a brick wall. She says her piece reflects people’s fears about the future of Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the semi-autonomous city.
This year, the HK Phil also received the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Academy of Music and Entertainment. This is in recognition of the HK Phil’s four-year endeavour to perform and record Wagner’s complete Ring Cycle for the first time in Asia. The HK Phil would like to thank the Hong Kong SAR Government and Principal Patron the Swire Group for their support.
In science and technology, BOCHK congratulates the Shaw Laureates for their outstanding achievements in scientific research. Their discoveries will help shape the future of the HK SAR and the world.
The HK Prize is open to secondary-school-level students from Southeast Asian, mainland China and other parts of the world. Applicants are encouraged to explore Hong Kong through artistic expressions while advancing their social skills and cultural awareness.
The Prize is supported by the Society for Hong Kong Studies and the Hong Kong Museum of History. For details, please visit the Contest website. The entry deadline is September 16. Students must be nominated by their teachers to participate in the Prize. Winners will be selected in three waves: Southeast Asian residents, followed by mainland Chinese and international applicants. The top 20 entries will be shortlisted, and the Judges Prize of HK$8,000 will be awarded to the winning student artist, together with a flight ticket to Hong Kong.