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HKBU Century Club co-organised the prize-giving ceremony of Essay Competition for The Analects for Us All with China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development, Art Concept Culture Institute, Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology of HKBU (JAS) and China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development with Foreign Countries, which took place on 31 August in the JAS. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr Jeff Sze, Under Secretary for Education, Education Bureau; Professor Richard Ho, Chief Judge of the Competition, and former and current senior management of HKBU including Professor Ng Ching-fai, HKBU President Emeritus; Professor Frank Fu, Emeritus Professor; Professor Martin Wong, Provost and Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning). It was also attended by Dr Tse Tak-fu, Vice-President of China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development with Foreign Countries and alumni including alumna Katie Chan (Communication), President of Art Concept Culture Institute; alumna Dr Marianna Tsang (Secretarial Management), Patron and President of HKBU Century Club; alumnus Kent Tsui (Communication), Past President/Ex-officio Director of HKBU Century Club; alumnus Ip Ka-po (Communication), Vice-President of HKBU Century Club; alumna Esther Wong (Geography; Social Work), Patron and Vice-President of HKBU Century Club, and a number of guests also.

With the theme of The Analects of Confucius, the participating students elaborated the meanings of The Analects of Confucius and expressed the inspiration gained from reading through writing. Judging panel first shortlisted works from a few hundreds of entries, and the 19 winners were then selected by the chief judges Professor Richard Ho and Professor Chen Zhi, President of Beijing Normal University – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College and Director of JAS. This competition has made significant contributions in promoting Confucian culture and the fine traditions of the Chinese culture.

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