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A photo of the Director (Corporate Communications) of the URA, Lawrence Yau (left), together with the La Salle College team which won the championship and Best Screenplay award of the “Old District Discovery” Video Competition.
A photo of the Director (Corporate Communications) of the URA, Lawrence Yau (left), together with the La Salle College team which won the championship and Best Screenplay award of the “Old District Discovery” Video Competition.
Director (Corporate Communications) of the URA, Lawrence Yau (left), presents the 1st runner-up, Most Popular Video Online and Best Cinematography awards of the “Old District Discovery” Video Competition to Assembly of God Hebron Secondary School.
Director (Corporate Communications) of the URA, Lawrence Yau (left), presents the 1st runner-up, Most Popular Video Online and Best Cinematography awards of the “Old District Discovery” Video Competition to Assembly of God Hebron Secondary School.
Director (Corporate Communications) of the URA, Lawrence Yau (left), presents the 2nd runner-up award of the “Old District Discovery” Video Competition to The Chinese Foundation Secondary School.
Director (Corporate Communications) of the URA, Lawrence Yau (left), presents the 2nd runner-up award of the “Old District Discovery” Video Competition to The Chinese Foundation Secondary School.
A group photo of the three finalist teams of the Community Drama Competition and all distinguished guests.
A group photo of the three finalist teams of the Community Drama Competition and all distinguished guests.
2 Apr 2012

URA encourages students’ creation and community art performance for better understanding of the renewal of old districts

The prize presentation ceremony of the "Old District Discovery" Video Competition cum the Community Drama Competition organised by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) was successfully held at the Youth Square in Chai Wan on 30 March 2012.

"These two activities aim to enhance the understanding of the younger generation and the community about the renewal of old districts through film art and performing art," said a spokesperson for the URA.

With the theme of "Old District Discovery", the video competition held between October 2011 and February 2012 has received overwhelming response. Nearly 30 secondary schools participated to compete for the champion, first runner-up, second runner-up, and the awards of the Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Most Creative Video and Most Popular Video Online which was selected by open vote. Participating students used their creativity to produce high-quality short videos, exploring old districts, including the people and their livelihood, through the camera lens. The judging panel comprised representatives of the URA, the Hong Kong Film Art Association and Hong Kong Education City. The list of awardees is as follows:

  • Champion; The Best Screenplay
    "Transformation of Kwun Tong"
    - La Salle College

  • 1st runner-up; Most Popular Video Online; The Best Cinematograph
    "Home, Lost?"
    - Assembly of God Hebron Secondary School

  • 2nd runner-up
    "The Edge of Kwun Tong"
    - The Chinese Foundation Secondary School

  • The Best Film Editing; Merit Award
    "Cha Kwo Ling"
    - Buddhist Hung Sean Chau Memorial College

  • Most Creative Video; Merit Award
    "Match Box"
    - CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School

  • Merit Awards
    "Revisiting Wan Chai"
    - The Chinese Foundation Secondary School

    "Love in old district"
    - Ko Lui Secondary School

    "A little grass in the slit"
    - Tung Chung Catholic School

    "Magnifying the nightmare"
    - The Chinese Foundation Secondary School

    "Renewal needs to be implemented, says the future"
    - ELCHK Lutheran Secondary School

    "All about old district"
    - CUHKFAA Chan Chun Ha Secondary School

The final of the Community Drama Competition was also held on the same occasion. Supported by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, the competition aimed to promote social integration and happy neighbourhood relations through performing art. Three finalist teams, comprised separately of elderly, youth and community organisations, performed their drama on stage to compete for the champion, first runner-up, second runner-up and other prizes. The following is the list of winners of the competition.

  • Champion
    "Ludo - A fateful night at Temple Fair"
    - Mong Kok Kai Fong Association

  • 1st runner-up
    "Living life with contentment and gratitude"
    - Sik Sik Yuen Ho Wing Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens

  • 2nd runner-up
    "Neighbour"
    - Hong Kong Buddhist Association Children & Youth Centre

  • The Best Screenplay
    "Ludo - A fateful night at Temple Fair"
    - Mong Kok Kai Fong Association

  • The Best Costume
    "Living life with contentment and gratitude"
    - Sik Sik Yuen Ho Wing Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens

  • The Best Actor
    "Shek Chun-kit"
    - Mong Kok Kai Fong Association

  • The Best Actress
    Cheung Choi-wan
    - Sik Sik Yuen Ho Wing Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens

From 10 April to 26 April, the URA will organise an exhibition showcasing the winning entries of the "Old District Discovery" Video Competition and the Community Drama Competition on the 2/F of the Central Oasis at the former Central Market. Members of public are welcome to visit and share the creative and fruitful experience of the winning schools and organisations.

For information about the competitions, lists of awardees and photos of the prize presentation ceremony, please visit the UREC website: www.urec.org.hk.

（ENDS）

 

 

 

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