Fashion Multicultural Sharing Session
The London Ball Foundation successfully held the "Fashion Multicultural Sharing Session" at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on August 23, 2025. Centered on the theme "Building the Future Development of Hong Kong Fashion from Multiculturalism," the event brought together nearly 200 industry representatives, educators, and young design talents for in-depth exchanges and professional dialogue.

The event was honored to have the following guests in attendance:
Guest of Honour: Mr. Yu Kin-keung, JP, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer; Dr. Lau Sin-ting, MH, Chairman of the London Ball Foundation.
Fashion Design Industry Representatives: Mr. Dorian Ho (Founder of Dorian Ho Couture), Ms. Noel Chu (Founder of Noel Chu Atelier), Mr. Ming-Fai Yam (Founder of My Fashion International Limited).
Education Sector Representatives: Professor Ip Hiu-wan from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Senior Lecturer Lau Yee- kwan from the Hong Kong Design Institute.

Participating groups included young designers from the Hong Kong Design Institute and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, trainees from the "Strive and Rise Programme" and the "Dreams Come True" project, as well as representatives of multi-ethnic youth. A live design project presentation and a popularity vote were held during the session, with student Chu Wing Yan from the Hong Kong Design Institute receiving the highest number of votes, becoming the on-site vote champion

Chinese Etiquette Training Workshop & Model Training Course

The three-Saturday Chinese Etiquette Training Workshop has been successfully concluded. This course systematically imparted traditional Chinese etiquette and modern social norms, with rich and practical content covering important areas such as demeanor and comportment, table manners, and social etiquette. Through the course, participants learned correct posture, natural smiling techniques, and the traditional fist-and-palm salute; mastered the use of both Chinese and Western dining utensils, norms for dining demeanor, and dining communication etiquette; and acquired skills for self-introduction and introducing others, greetings for different occasions, as well as standards for dress and conduct.

We extend our gratitude to Mr. Yu Kin-keung, JP, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer, and Dr. Lau Sin-ting, MH, Co-founder and Chairman of the London Ball Foundation, for their presence and support on-site, and for sharing the importance of etiquette culture, from which the participants benefited greatly.

Furthermore, the Association specially arranged a two-week professional model training course, personally instructed by seasoned model training coaches. This training aimed to fully prepare the participants for the important event on October 18th, focusing on catwalk techniques, body posture, stage presence, and temperament enhancement. Through professional guidance and repeated practice, the participants mastered confident and elegant stage skills, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming event performance. Participants from the "Strive and Rise Programme," the New Home Association, the Yaumati Kaifong Association School, and those from multi-ethnic backgrounds demonstrated a positive learning attitude. Under the guidance of the professional instructor team, they not only gained a deeper understanding of the essence of traditional Chinese etiquette but also developed cultural inclusivity and social confidence.

This workshop was jointly organized by the Yau Tsim Mong District Office and the London Ball Foundation, with support from partner organizations including the Strive and Rise Programme, the New Home Association, and the Yaumati Kaifong Association School. Special thanks are extended to Ms. Cho Man Lee, Chairman of the Wai Yin Association Trust Committee; Ms. Shum Hang Yin, Work Plan Coordinator of the Executive Committee; members Ms. Shiu Pui Si and Ms. Wong Yan Ting; and young author Dora Cheung for their participation and sharing. Through five Saturdays of systematic learning and professional model training, the participants gained significantly in terms of traditional etiquette cultivation, modern social norms, and stage performance capabilities.

Chinese Etiquette Training Workshop & Model Training Course

The three-Saturday Chinese Etiquette Training Workshop has been successfully concluded. This course systematically imparted traditional Chinese etiquette and modern social norms, with rich and practical content covering important areas such as demeanor and comportment, table manners, and social etiquette. Through the course, participants learned correct posture, natural smiling techniques, and the traditional fist-and-palm salute; mastered the use of both Chinese and Western dining utensils, norms for dining demeanor, and dining communication etiquette; and acquired skills for self-introduction and introducing others, greetings for different occasions, as well as standards for dress and conduct.

We extend our gratitude to Mr. Yu Kin-keung, JP, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer, and Dr. Lau Sin-ting, MH, Co-founder and Chairman of the London Ball Foundation, for their presence and support on-site, and for sharing the importance of etiquette culture, from which the participants benefited greatly.

Furthermore, the Association specially arranged a two-week professional model training course, personally instructed by seasoned model training coaches. This training aimed to fully prepare the participants for the important event on October 18th, focusing on catwalk techniques, body posture, stage presence, and temperament enhancement. Through professional guidance and repeated practice, the participants mastered confident and elegant stage skills, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming event performance. Participants from the "Strive and Rise Programme," the New Home Association, the Yaumati Kaifong Association School, and those from multi-ethnic backgrounds demonstrated a positive learning attitude. Under the guidance of the professional instructor team, they not only gained a deeper understanding of the essence of traditional Chinese etiquette but also developed cultural inclusivity and social confidence.

This workshop was jointly organized by the Yau Tsim Mong District Office and the London Ball Foundation, with support from partner organizations including the Strive and Rise Programme, the New Home Association, and the Yaumati Kaifong Association School. Special thanks are extended to Ms. Cho Man Lee, Chairman of the Wai Yin Association Trust Committee; Ms. Shum Hang Yin, Work Plan Coordinator of the Executive Committee; members Ms. Shiu Pui Si and Ms. Wong Yan Ting; and young author Dora Cheung for their participation and sharing. Through five Saturdays of systematic learning and professional model training, the participants gained significantly in terms of traditional etiquette cultivation, modern social norms, and stage performance capabilities.

To grandly celebrate the 76th National Day and commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong, the Yau Tsim Mong District Office and the London Ball Foundation are jointly organizing this event. They have specially invited students from the "Strive and Rise Programme" to participate. Under the theme "Diversity and Inclusion • Creativity Converges in Hong Kong," the event aims to deepen society's recognition and sense of belonging toward the nation's development through culture, arts, and community collaboration, while simultaneously showcasing Hong Kong's diversity, inclusivity, and dynamic innovation as an international metropolis.

This event is an important practice in uniting the community and promoting social harmony. We hope that through the integration of multi-ethnic elements and Chinese culture, we can demonstrate Hong Kong's unique role and mission in the nation's development, while providing more opportunities for the younger generation to jointly build a more vibrant and brilliant Hong Kong.