Past Events

A Legacy Across Lingnan: Jao Tsung-I in the Greater Bay Area Student Competition Award Ceremony A Vibrant Showcase of Traditional Culture and Creative Brilliance

Co-organised by the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and the University of Macau, A Legacy Across Lingnan: Jao Tsung-I in the Greater Bay Area Student Competition promotes the educational need of nurturing young students’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture, while also providing a valuable platform to strengthen educational, cultural, and artistic exchanges within the Greater Bay Area. The Award Ceremony was held on 30 November at the Hong Kong Baptist University. Distinguished guests and scholars were invited to honour teachers, parents and students, and celebrate their remarkable achievements together.

Officiating guests included Prof. Lee Chack Fan GBM, Director of the Jao Tsung-i Petite École, HKU; Ms Angeline Yiu, Permanent President, Jao Studies Foundation; Dr Simon Suen BBS JP, Founding President, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole; Mr Alberto Lei, President, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole Limited; Mr Paul Pang, Dean of Students, University of Macau; Prof. Martin Wong, Provost, HKBU; Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), HKBU; Prof. Timothy Wong, Director, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, HKBU, Professor Chen Zhi, Director of Hong Kong Baptist University Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology.

The competition features two categories: Article / Dissertation Submissions and Artistic Works, and attracted around 70 entries, involving a total of 130 teachers and students. The submissions, came from Hong Kong and Macau, showcased a wide range of formats, including essays, music videos, calligraphy, paintings, digital illustrations, historical scripts, novels, and handicrafts. They explored Prof. Jao Tsung-i’s remarkable contributions across various regions of the Greater Bay Area from multiple perspectives, while also showcasing the boundless creativity and imagination of young students.

Mr Zhang Zixuan from HKBU, is the champion of Higher Age-group of Dissertation category. His essay, focused on Prof. Jao's poetry collection Changzhou Ji, is carefully structured and provides a thorough and insightful study. This reflects the author’s deep understanding of Prof. Jao’s contributions to poetic scholarship. The artwork of Miss Deng Chi Kio from Hou Kong Middle School (Macau), the second prize winner of Middle Age-group of Artistic Work category, integrates the cultural elements from a portrait of Prof. Jao, his calligraphy and paintings of lotus flowers, to Victoria Harbour, Jao Tsung-I Academy in Macau and bauhinia flowers. This demonstrates the artist's deep understanding and appreciation of the richness and diversity in Professor Jao's artistry, with each stroke showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and creative intent.

Prof. Jao’s academic legacy in the Greater Bay Area not only preserves profound cultural memories but also fosters a vibrant cultural spirit rooted in continuous growth and bold innovation. The competition not only showcases the boundless creativity and talents of young students, it also fosters greater cultural awareness and a deeper appreciation of the Lingnan region —a brilliant demonstration of the seamless integration of traditional culture and innovation. We look forward to seeing the students continue preserving and promoting traditional culture and embracing diverse paths of development in the future.

Officiating Guests
Prof. Lee Chack Fan GBM, Director of the Jao Tsung-i Petite École, HKU
Mr Paul Pang, Dean of Students, University of Macau
Prof. Martin Wong, Provost, HKBU
Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), HKBU
Ms Angeline Yiu, Permanent President, Jao Studies Foundation
Dr Simon Suen BBS JP, Founding President, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole
Mr Alberto Lei, President, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole Limited
Prof. Chen Zhi, Director of Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology, HKBU
Mrs Ip Yeung See-ming Christine, Chief Executive Officer Greater China, United Overseas Bank
Dr Chloe Suen, Chairman, Simon Suen Foundation
Dr Cai Jin, Chief Executive Officer, Sing Tao News Corporation
Mr Hui Sung Piu, Director, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole
Mr Jackson Tse Kam Pang, Director, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole
Dr Winnie Ko Pui-shuen BBS JP, Director, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole
Mr Yue Kwok Leung, Tony, BBS, JP, Director, Friends of Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole
Mrs Mary Suen MH, Honorary Director, Mr Simon Suen and Mrs Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute, HKBU
Prof. Zhang Hongsheng, Director of the Mr Simon Suen and Mrs Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute, HKBU
Dr Peter Wong, Vice Chairman of the Management Committee of the Jao Tsung-I Academy

Guests
Dr Lau Fung Ha Lesley, Director of the Sun Museum, Hong Kong
Prof. Timothy Wong, Director, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, HKBU
Dr Adam Schwartz, Associate Director, Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology, HKBU
Dr Sarah Ng, Lecturer of School of Humanities, HKU
Dr Yiu Shek-on John, Deputy Director of the Jao Tsung-I Petite École, HKU
Dr Tang Wai Hung Thomas, Honorary Deputy Director of the Jao Tsung-i Petite École, HKU
Ms Michelle Cheong, Deputy Chairman, The Jao Link
Dr Leon Lam, Honorary Advisor, The Jao Link
Mrs Lily W.L. Chan, Director of University Advancement, HKBU