In appreciation of the generous donation from Dr Ina HO Chan Un-chan, the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has named a newly established research centre “Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre”. The opening ceremony for the “Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre” with a Cantonese opera performance was held on 19 August 2023 at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by distinguished officiating guests including Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Mr Kevin YEUNG Yun-hung, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ZHANG Guoyi, Founder of the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Troupe Dr Ina HO Chan Un-chan, along with HKMU President Professor Paul LAM Kwan-sing. The opening ceremony featured captivating Cantonese opera performances by talented artists, highlighting the beauty of Cantonese opera.
The Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre aims to promote Cantonese opera to local youth and international audiences. It will offer online courses and English translations of libretti, organise seminars and talks, and utilise multimedia platforms to enhance public understanding and appreciation of Cantonese opera.
HKMU organised the Scholarships and Awards Gala on 18 July 2023, to express gratitude to the generous donors who have continuously supported the development of HKMU students.
During the gala, HKMU Council Chairman Ir Dr Conrad WONG Tin-cheung and President Professor Paul LAM Kwan-sing presented custom-designed souvenirs created by a scholarship recipient to the donors. The event also featured performances by four scholarship recipients, showcasing their talents as a way to thank the donors.
This year, HKMU awarded scholarships worth HK$34 million to outstanding students in various fields. These scholarships benefited more than 1,600 students, setting a new record in both the number of recipients and the total scholarship amount.
Amway (Hong Kong) has been actively supporting the development of our students over the years. In the academic year 2022/2023, they further donated a total of HK$400,000 to establish “Amway Advancement Scholarship” and the “Amway Scholarship”. These scholarships aim to recognise students with outstanding academic performance and encourage their upward mobility in the society. The cheque presentation ceremony was held on 24 March 2023. Guests attending the ceremony included Ms Angela KEUNG, Vice President of Amway (Hong Kong), and Professor LUI Yu-hon, HKMU Vice President (Resources and Development).
A generous donation of HK$5 million was received from Dr SIN Wai-kin for the renewal of the Dr Sin Wai Kin Chinese Culture and Mainland Students Scholarship and the support of two research projects on digital culture: 'Teaching and Learning in Digital Humanities: A Study of Enhancing the Experiences of Chinese Literature and Culture through Interactive Installations for Immersive Space' and 'Chinese Mythology in the Digital Age'.
A campus visit was specially arranged for Dr Benedict Sin, son of Dr Sin on 7 November 2022 to express our appreciation to Dr Sin. During the visit, HKMU President Professor Paul LAM Kwan-sing, and the senior management had a fruitful discussion with Mr Sin about the latest development of the University and the higher education environment in Hong Kong.
