(Hong Kong, 24 April 2012) A total of 1,385 students participated in the “Happy 25th Birthday to HKCEC” Colouring and Drawing Competition 2013 last Saturday, 20 April. This is the first of a series of celebration activities for the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (“HKCEC”) 25th anniversary. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”), the professional and private management company responsible for daily operation of the HKCEC, chose to share the pride of the HKCEC being Hong Kong’s landmark and Asia’s Best with the community.
146 students aged 9 to 14 from 15 primary and secondary schools were given the chance to tour the HKCEC and learn about its contribution to Hong Kong, while also looking at its architecture and interior design from an artistic perspective. The Drawing Competition, aiming to unlock the skills and creativity of the participating students, while at the same time enhancing their knowledge of the HKCEC. Participants were offered an introduction to the HKCEC, and given a site tour to different facilities including an unoccupied exhibition hall, meeting rooms, theatres and the Convention Hall. They even had a chance to visit a trade fair and facilities not normally open to the public, such as reporter rooms and an organiser office.
Following the site tours, participants were given 120 minutes to use their creative talents to draw some aspect of the HKCEC with the assigned theme “Happy 25th Birthday to HKCEC”. The outcome was a superb array of creative sketches and views, testifying to the artistic talent of the young people.
The Colouring Competition received overwhelming response from another 1,239 students aged 6 to 8 from 14 primary schools. The students were invited to create a birthday greeting with their parents for the HKCEC on their colouring work.
The competition results will be announced at http://www.hkcec-drawing-competition.com at a later date.
About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
This award-winning 306,000 sqm building, first opened in 1988, offers 91,500 sqm of rentable space. An iconic Hong Kong landmark, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (‘HKCEC’) is located on a prime waterfront site in the central business district of Hong Kong. It is owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
About Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (‘HML’) is a professional private management and operating company responsible for providing day to day management for the HKCEC, where it oversees administration, marketing, booking, scheduling, event co-ordination, maintenance and security. It also manages food and beverage operations at the HKCEC, including restaurants and catering services. HML provides world-class services for users, visitors and guests of the HKCEC, a venue which has been consistently awarded the title of ‘Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia’ by leading industry professionals. Over 1,200 events are held at the HKCEC every year, including exhibitions, conferences, corporate meetings, entertainment events, seminars and banquets. These events contribute significant economic benefits to the city, and help raise the international image of Hong Kong.
HML is a member of NWS Holdings Limited. NWS Holdings Limited (“NWS Holdings”, Hong Kong stock code: 659), the infrastructure and service flagship of New World Development Company Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 17), embraces businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its Infrastructure portfolio includes Roads, Energy, Water and Ports & Logistics projects. Its Services division comprises Facilities Management (the management of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Free Duty), Construction & Transport (Hip Hing Construction and bus and ferry services) and Strategic Investments (Tricor, Haitong International, Newton Resources and securities investments).
Issued by Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Ltd.
For further information, please contact:
Ms Mabel Hung, Communications Manager
Tel: +852 2582 7837
Mobile: +852 6295 6570
E-mail: mabelhung@hkcec.com
Website: www.hkcec.com