SHKP Quarterly

SHKP celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China 新地慶祝中華人民共和國成立75周年 簡訊 Winter 2024 • SHKP Quarterly 15 Held in a privately developed public open space across from the Group’s TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON and SOHO West, the event came to fruition through government- business-community collaboration. The event’s success provided valuable insights for the future use of public open space and demonstrated how united efforts can help revitalize communities and stimulate economic growth regionally. Additionally, the distinctive heart-shaped installation at the pier captivated many visitors who gave their blessings to the motherland. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the pier was crowded with about 3,000 people celebrating the festive season. The organizer also held a promenade market, showcasing a variety of stalls, including artisanal workshops and game booths, which were well-received by visitors. T o commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, SHKP organized and sponsored a series of celebrations. These exciting happenings drew extensive participation, invigorated consumer spending and rejuvenated the local economy. Event hosted in public open space of a private development via public-private-community collaboration In September, the Group supported community initiatives organized by the Sham Shui Po Residents Association and co-organized by the Sham Shui Po District Office, featuring a photogenic display and a weekend market at the promenade pier in Cheung Sha Wan. (From left) Legislative Council Member Scott Leung; Federation of HK Chengdu Community Organisations Executive Vice Chairman Vincent Wong; Legislative Council Member Vincent Cheng; Group Executive Director Christopher Kwok; District Officer (Sham Shui Po) Paul Wong; Kowloon Sub-office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR Deputy Director General Guo Chang-yong; Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Under Secretary Raistlin Lau; Standing Committee Member of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and Director General of the United Front Work Department Zhao Jun-min; Legislative Council Member Rebecca Chan; the Unified Association of KowloonWest Chairman Kevin Fan; Sichuan Provincial Returned Overseas Chinese Federation Vice Chairman Huang Hao; KowloonWest District All Circles Welcome Panda Series Activities Organizing Committee Chairman SimonYim and Ocean Park Hong Kong Chief Executive IvanWong at the promenade pier in Cheung ShaWan （左起）立法會梁文廣議員、香港成都社團總會常務副會長王賢訊、立法會鄭泳舜議員、集團執行董事郭基泓、深水埗民政事務專員黃昕然、中央人民政府 駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室九龍工作部副部長郭長勇、文化體育及旅游局副局長劉震、四川省委常委、統戰部部長趙俊民、立法會陳凱欣議員、九龍西 區各界協會會長樊敏華、四川省歸國華僑聯合會副主席黃灝、九龍西區各界“喜迎熊貓系列活動”籌備委員會主席閻小穎及香港海洋公園行政總裁黃嗣輝齊 集長沙灣海濱碼頭