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4 January, 2014

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibitions Extol Virtues of Ecological Civilization and Green Living

The “Promote Ecological Civilization & Construct Beautiful China” Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibitions were officially opened on January 4, 2014 in Hong Kong. The exhibitions showcased 160 paintings and calligraphy works of consummate artistry. The organizers’ aim was to present, through these exhibitions, the fruits of the China’s ecological endeavours to the people of Hong Kong.

The Cultural Industry Committee of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) was one of the supporting organizations for the event. Mr. Kit Szeto, Director & CEO of Dim Sum TV and Chairman of the Cultural Industry Committee of the CGCC was on hand to perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Some of the guests of honour: Mr. John Ng Chor Yuk, General Director of Soka Gakki International of Hong Kong (2nd from left); Mr. Chong Hok Shan, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC (3rd from left); Mr. Chan Wai Nam, Founding President of the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations (4th from left); Mr. Robin Y.H. Chan, Vice-Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (5th from left): Mr. Su Shishu, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association (7th from left); Mr. Wang Zhibao, Former Administrator of the State Forestry Administration and President of the China Green Foundation (8th from left); Ms. Florence Hui Hiu Fai, Under-Secretary for Home Affairs of the Home Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR (6th from right); Mr. Wang Shucheng, Chairman and President of Wen Wei Po (5th from right); Mr. Ian Y.N. Chan, President of the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations (4th from right); Mr. Kit Szeto, Director & CEO of Dim Sum TV and Chairman of the Cultural Industry Committee of the CGCC (2nd from right).
Some of the guests of honour: Mr. John Ng Chor Yuk, General Director of Soka Gakki International of Hong Kong (2nd from left); Mr. Chong Hok Shan, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC (3rd from left); Mr. Chan Wai Nam, Founding President of the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations (4th from left); Mr. Robin Y.H. Chan, Vice-Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (5th from left): Mr. Su Shishu, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association (7th from left); Mr. Wang Zhibao, Former Administrator of the State Forestry Administration and President of the China Green Foundation (8th from left); Ms. Florence Hui Hiu Fai, Under-Secretary for Home Affairs of the Home Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR (6th from right); Mr. Wang Shucheng, Chairman and President of Wen Wei Po (5th from right); Mr. Ian Y.N. Chan, President of the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations (4th from right); Mr. Kit Szeto, Director & CEO of Dim Sum TV and Chairman of the Cultural Industry Committee of the CGCC (2nd from right).

The works exhibited at the 10-day event were grouped mainly under 4 themes: history, portraits, landscapes, birds and flora. Of these, 44 were calligraphy scrolls, 96 were Chinese ink brush paintings and 20 were oil paintings. The artists exhibited included some of the most sought-after contemporary Chinese masters.

Guests mingling at the event. From left to right: Mr. Dickson K.T. Wong, Member of the Cultural Industry Committee of the CGCC; Mr. Kit Szeto; Mr. Li Runming, Secretary General of the China Green Foundation.
Guests mingling at the event. From left to right: Mr. Dickson K.T. Wong, Member of the Cultural Industry Committee of the CGCC; Mr. Kit Szeto; Mr. Li Runming, Secretary General of the China Green Foundation.

The exhibitions were a public service event that promoted green culture and ecological undertakings. The overall picture that emerged through the brush strokes of the artists was one of collective hope for a green, sustainable future.

Mr. Kit Szeto admiring the works of the master painters and calligraphers.
Mr. Kit Szeto admiring the works of the master painters and calligraphers.

The exhibition was held for 10 days, and was jointly organized by the State Forestry Administration of the PRC, the China Green Foundation, the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations and Wen Wei Po of Hong Kong. The supporting organizations were the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Chinese National Academy of Painting, the Chinese Artists Association, the Chinese Calligraphers Association, the Cultural Industry Committee of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Soka Gakki International of Hong Kong.

From left to right: Mr. Dickson K.T. Wong, Ms. Florence Hui Hiu Fai, Mr. Su Shishu, President Wang Zhibao, Mr. Chan Wai Nam, Mr. Robin Y.H. Chan, Mr. Cai Yansong, former Vice-Minister of the State Forestry Administration; Mr. Ian Y.N. Chan, Mr. Lee Kong Sau, Honorary General Director of Soka Gakki International of Hong Kong, Mr. Kit Szeto.
From left to right: Mr. Dickson K.T. Wong, Ms. Florence Hui Hiu Fai, Mr. Su Shishu, President Wang Zhibao, Mr. Chan Wai Nam, Mr. Robin Y.H. Chan, Mr. Cai Yansong, former Vice-Minister of the State Forestry Administration; Mr. Ian Y.N. Chan, Mr. Lee Kong Sau, Honorary General Director of Soka Gakki International of Hong Kong, Mr. Kit Szeto.
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