RUN WITH ACTION ASIA EVENTS
Local trail runners are reminded to enrol for Action Asia Events’ Lantau 50 as entry is now open on a first-come-first-served basis and spaces are limited. Race day is December 10, with competitors choosing to run either 16km, 27km or 54km. All three courses loop around the island, with the longer distances taking runners up and over both Lantau and Sunset peaks.
“If you want to take part, I urge you to enrol now as there’s a limited quota this year due to government restrictions,” says Michael Maddess, Director and CEO of Action Asia Events.
Meanwhile, Action Asia Events is looking for sponsors in the hopes of bringing back its full roster of races in 2023, including the ever-popular Sprints and the Discovery Bay Kayak ‘n’ Run.
To find out more and sign up to race, visit www.actionasiaevents.com.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Action Asia Events.]
TOUR O•PARK1
Did you know that you can book a tour of O•PARK1, Hong Kong’s first organic resources recovery centre?
O•PARK1 uses anaerobic digestion technology to convert food waste into biogas (a source of renewable energy similar to natural gas).
When operating at full capacity, the Siu Ho Wan plant can process 200 tonnes of food waste daily, meaning it can export about 14 million kWh of electricity to the grid per year, enough to power some 3,000 households.
In Hong Kong, we throw away about 3,600 tonnes of food waste every day, which consumes valuable landfill capacity and wastes a useful organic resource.
If you would like to deliver your food waste to O•PARK1, or have any questions about food waste source separation, visit www.opark.gov.hk.
To book a tour of the North Lantau plant, visit booking.opark.hk/en/booking/individual. [PHOTO COURTESY OF www.linko.com.hk.]
HELEN RHODES LEGACY FUND
Jayne Jeje has set up a legacy fund in memory of her friend Helen Rhodes who passed away in her sleep on a flight from Hong Kong to the UK on August 5.
In a story that touched our whole community, Helen was found unresponsive a few hours into the journey, and her passing unfolded in front of her husband and two children.
“Helen was one of a kind, a gem,” Jayne says. “She was a midwife by profession, and was always willing to lend a helping hand or advice to anyone who needed it. She was the pulse of her community in Tung Chung.
This fundraiser is to honour this lovely woman who was loved by so many. Our hope by creating this fund is to make sure her family doesn’t have to let unexpected expenses add to what they are already going through.”
To make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/f/Helen- Rhodes-Legacy-Fund.
AGNES PANG EXHIBIT
Tung Chung-based mixed-media artist Agnes Pang’s latest upcycling exhibition Food Waste is running through October 7 at The Quayside in Kwun Tong.
Agnes makes use of everyday disposable materials, including non-biodegradable foam nets and garbage bag ties, to create colourful and vivid art pieces that draw attention to the problem of food waste.
Among her eight exhibits is Reality and Desire, an oversized basket filled with only a few food items. Through this piece, Agnes draws attention to the fact that we tend to buy, order or cook much more food than we can consume.
A multi-faceted creator, with degrees in fine art, law and business, Agnes hopes people will feel uplifted by her art – and empowered to commit to protecting the environment.
For details on upcoming shows and workshops, visit www.agnesrecycles.com.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Agnes Pang.]
TREASURE ISLAND AUTUMN CAMP
Treasure Island is hosting kids, teen and youth adventure camps out of its beachside base in Pui O from October 10 to 21. There are three age-appropriate options to choose from: the Adventure Camp for kids aged five to nine, and the Extreme Camp for kids aged nine to 13, and 13 to 17.
The week-long day camps are ideal for adventurers who want to experience a variety of exciting outdoor pursuits, while developing outdoor leadership skills, such as trip preparation, equipment management and group organisation.
Different activities are on offer every day, in various parts of Lantau. An overnight expedition with gorging, fire-making, cooking and camping is provided for the older kids. All participants must be capable and confident swimmers, with good overall fitness and stamina. To get your kids hiking, SUP-ing and making rafts, visit www.treasureislandhk.com.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF TREASURE ISLAND.]
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
Book your seats to watch a live streaming of the Joy of Music Festival/ 6th Hong Kong International Piano Competition at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
Organised by the Chopin Society of Hong Kong and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, the finals and semi-finals are being played out at Esterhazy Palace, Eisenstadt, Austria from October 10 to 27. You can purchase tickets at www.urbtix.hk.
Founded by Annabella and Andrew Freris in 1995, the Chopin Society of Hong Kong gives local concert-goers a chance to listen to some of the world’s most talented classical musicians, through master-classes, competitions, recitals and concerts. The society is known for its Winners Series, which brings the first-prize winners of major international music competitions to Hong Kong, and its Masters Series, which brings master teachers to Hong Kong to run workshops for local music students.
To find out more, visit www.chopinsocietyhk.org/aboutus.htm.
AUTUMN CLASSES AT ARK EDEN
Ark Eden is holding a special half-term camp for kids aged five to 11 years from October 17 to 21, with an optional overnight camp on October 10.
A leading eco-education and permaculture centre, Ark Eden provides educational workshops, nature-based experiences and restorative projects that aim to create a positive change in people’s attitudes and actions towards the planet and each other.
Ark Eden has been running holiday camps for children since 2008. Most camps take place on site – a forested valley garden in the foothills of Mui Wo – with occasional visits to beaches, waterfalls and other islands.
Rain or shine, kids spend their days outdoors enjoying various activities including finding hidden treasure, fighting aliens, cooking tribal feasts and creating earthy art.
To get your kids involved, visit www.arkedenonlantau.org.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Ark Eden.]
GREEN @ ISLANDS RECYCLING SPOTS
Green @ Islands Recycling Spots are becoming a regular part of the landscape, popping up everywhere from Tai O Rural Committee Square and Lo Uk Tsuan to Tung Chung Crescent.
Provided by Islands Community Green Station, the pop-ups accept the usual recyclables like glass bottles, plastics (excluding PVC), metal and paper, as well as ‘harder to recycle items,’ such as fluorescent lamps and tubes, rechargeable batteries, Tetra Pak and polyfoam.
Residents are reminded to clean and sort their recyclables before dropping them into the containers provided.
Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and in partnership with local NGOs, the territory-wide initiative is part of Hong Kong’s goal to become fully decarbonised by 2050.
To find out when a Green @ Islands Recycling Spot is landing near you this month, visit www.facebook.com/6green.islands.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Islands Community Green Station.]
ASIAWORLD EXPO WINS PUBLIC RECOGNITION FOR ITS RESILIENCE
AsiaWorld Expo (AWE) has won over a dozen awards in recognition of its achievements during the pandemic. During a record-breaking award season, AWE was the first and only winner representing Hong Kong’s MICE industry to win at the regional PR Awards Asia, taking home the Pandemic Recovery award (Silver) and Corporate Branding awards (Bronze). Further accolades include HKACE Anti-epidemic Customer Service Excellence (Gold), Management Award for Business Resilience & Community Contribution and Hong Kong Sustainability Award (Certificate of Excellence).
AWE has kept things moving these past two years through a range of anti-epidemic protocols that have allowed large events to take place. On August 6, 2021, the Hong Kong Brands & Products Shopping Festival hosted thousands of visitors, with over 250 stalls displaying local products. This was followed by a range of concerts by popular local artists, including Terence Lam and Keung To. In December 2021, with strict travel restrictions still in place, the world-class exhibition hall hosted Winter Wonderland, Hong Kong’s biggest European-style indoor Christmas market. Drawing locals and homesick expats alike, the market featured stalls selling locally made handicrafts, a play zone for kids and even an artificial igloo.
With Hong Kong gradually relaxing COVID restrictions, AWE is preparing for a busy end of year with numerous events lined up. The twice postponed Avril Lavigne World Tour is now set to hit Hong Kong on November 1, and audiences can catch George Lam in concert on December 26. Meanwhile, AWE’s major pre-Christmas exhibition for 2022 is GO Festival HK, a festive shopping and food carnival, running from November 25 to 28.
For more on AWE and upcoming events, visit www.asiaworld-expo.com.
BAY MEDIA REWARDS CLUB
Bay Media, the publisher of Life on Lantau and Around DB, is proud to announce that it will soon be launching a new lifestyle programme, Bay Media Rewards Club. Connecting readers with business operators, the scheme offers an array of exciting benefits to its members. While participants can enjoy generous discounts, business operators, from financial to F&B and entertainment to travel, get to widen their customer base.
“Open to all, the club will be actively promoted on our platforms and create an excellent addition to our existing community outreach,” says Philip Jay, Publisher and Owner of Bay Media. To register, visit www.baymediarewards.com.
If you would like to promote your business and be part of it all, drop us a line at info@baymedia.com.hk.