The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a community art workshop today, held during the Hong Kong Book Fair. Approximately 100 students from primary and secondary schools in Wan Chai participated in the Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop, creating drawings of Hong Kong landmarks and city scenes. These drawings will inspire a large-scale artwork by local artist Jane Lee, known as Messy Desk, which will be unveiled in October.
HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong attended the event to view the students' artistic depictions of Hong Kong's economic and industrial strengths. Prof Ma emphasized the HKTDC's commitment to community and youth development, stating: “The Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop enables young people to draw a vibrant picture of Hong Kong through art. Every pen stroke vividly reflects their perspective on the city’s global role. The HKTDC has been based in Wan Chai for decades, helping link Hong Kong with global markets. Through this project we are fostering the growth of Wan Chai’s creative sector and the exchange of ideas, creating momentum for the future.”
The artwork, themed “Hong Kong Trade · Connecting the World,” integrates student ideas into a final piece that will feature Hong Kong landmarks, exhibition and conference scenes, and elements of shipping and air freight, along with community and business life. It will highlight Hong Kong's “Four Centres and One Hub” positioning under the national 15th Five-Year Plan, underscoring the city's roles as an international financial, shipping, trading, and innovation and technology centre, as well as a global hub for high-calibre talent. The piece will be displayed from 2 to 29 October at the eastbound tram stop at O'Brien Road in Wan Chai.
The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, Methodist Centre, and St James’ Settlement. Students also received free visits to the Hong Kong Book Fair, the Sports and Leisure Expo, and World of Snacks, broadening their cultural horizons. This initiative is part of HKTDC's 60th anniversary celebration activities, which aim to engage the community and promote Hong Kong's trade and business development.
For more information on HKTDC's 60th anniversary activities, visit https://60.hktdc.com/en. Media resources are available at https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en.
