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HandsOn Hong Kong Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

HandsOn Hong Kong is a registered charity in Hong Kong, founded in 2007. We develops service programs to help local, under-served non-profit organizations and connect them with the volunteer manpower they need to achieve their mission. With a record 1.65 million Hong Kong people living in poverty, it is critical that we each do our part to support communities in need. At HandsOn we harness the spirit to serve in our city by empowering everyone in Hong Kong to volunteer. Every month, our team runs 200 volunteer activities on the HandsOn calendar as a free service. Each activity mobilizes Hongkongers to support under-resourced local charities and the vulnerable groups they serve. HandsOn provides behind-the-scenes support and trusted advisory to our charity partners year-round, serving as a vital extension of their teams. The spirit to serve in Hong Kong is stronger than ever, with over 45,000 volunteers in the HandsOn community. They support and connect with tens of thousands of people in need and critical causes every year. We pledge to continue harnessing this people power and growing collective impact in our beloved city.

Zuni Icosahedron

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Zuni Icosahedron is a Hong Kong-based international experimental theatre company. Founded in 1982, Zuni is one of the nine major professional performing arts groups subsidised by the HKSAR government and has produced more than 190 original productions of alternative theatre and multimedia performances. As well as theatre works, Zuni is also active in video, sound experimentation and installation art, as well as working in the areas of arts education, arts criticism, cultural policy research and international cultural exchange. The name Zuni Icosahedron expresses two essential elements of its theatre works: colour (zuni) and form (icosahedron). While "Zuni" stands for a colour between green and blue, "Icosahedron" is a twenty-sided object as well as a highly infectious virus. Over the years, Zuni has been invited to more than 30 cities in Europe, Asia, and America for cultural exchange and performances. In 2000, Zuni co-presented “Festival of Vision: Berlin / Hong Kong”, the first ever large-scale cultural exchange between Asia and Europe. In 2009, Zuni’s artistic director Danny Yung was awarded the Merit Cross of the Order of Merit by the German Federal Government in recognition of his contribution to arts and cultural exchange between Germany and Hong Kong. The Forbidden City Exhibition presented and organised by Zuni Icosahedron at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in 2009, as the kicking-off programme of its venue partnership. Since 2009, Zuni has been a venue partner of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, producing a series of theatre works and outreach education programmes.

The association was established in 1994 and aims to provide a platform for young people to continue writing. It publishes the literary magazine "Canglang", which is distributed to the public for free. "Canglang" is published irregularly and has published 26 issues intermittently. The association also organises "Literature Training Course", which is a "concentration camp"-style training course with famous writers as instructors in the class.

VolTra Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

VolTra aims to encourage everyone to take part in global and local action, build friendship, diversified teams and communities. We wish to promote co-creating and co-owning in a fun way. Vision: Everyone takes part in glocal action Mission: We curate journeys that enrich glocal vision and cultivate impactful actions.

Soundpocket Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Soundpocket is a promoter, educator, facilitator, and gatherer. We work in the fields of sound, art and culture. We find sound in diverse and dynamic relations with many different art forms (visual art, installation art, music, theatre, dance etc.), and with a variety of cultural contexts that give meanings to our lives. We would like to work with all those who share this active interest in sound. soundpocket supports not just an art form, but ideas and possibilities that engage with aesthetically meaningful, culturally-grounded and publicly relevant sonic practices, which have a lot to teach about how we understand the world and the experiences yet to be valued.

SingFest Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Education is at the heart of SingFest. The mission of SingFest, a charitable organization, is to provide the highest quality of performances and innovative educational opportunities connecting local singers, instrumentalists, audiences and donors. Since 2012, SingFest has launched a series of choral-related education programmes for professional musicians, school teachers, university and secondary students, as well as music enthusiasts, under the guidance of world-class maestros. Established as a summer festival, the 2014/15 season marked a critical time as SingFest evolved into a year-round programme “BACH 330” supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. In celebration of Bach’s 330th birth anniversary and made up of over 25 choral events including Bach Cantata Lecture-Concerts, masterclasses and school tour, BACH 330 connected the local community of musicians and audiences with international maestros and artists, receiving wide acclaim. A Germany tour of Bach Christmas Oratorio at the invitation of Thüringer Bachwochen followed, together with an appearance in RTHK’s production Christmas Concert in the Park – Pastoral Symphony. In 2016, SingFest presented Bach im Theater, the first classical choral theatre production in town. Combining physical movements, theatrical elements and contemporary insights, the newly-introduced art-form aims to breathe new life into classical choral music through an innovative showcase for young talent. In 2017, the second year-round programme “Choral Polygon” continued to promote early music and repertoire otherwise rarely performed through a variety of theatrical performances and educational events. In 2018/19 season, we embarked on another meaningful year-round project “choral:Images”, presenting staged productions of Bach’s works and micro-movies featuring Monteverdi’s madrigals, to promote choral arts and inspire humanity through the beauty of music. Proactive in promoting choral music with high-quality performances, SingFest strives to pursue not only the finest artistic standard in music but also a broader theatrical context.

Sik Sik Yuen

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Established in 1921, Sik Sik Yuen (The Yuen) is a religious charitable organization worshipping Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

Rough C Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Rough C Limited is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art culture and healthy living. We organize various activities and trainings to help young people build self-confidence and positive attitudes, and also provide services to disadvantaged groups to promote a caring and respectful society. ROUGH dedicates ourselves to help young people build confidence and a positive attitude and promote a caring and respectful community. Aims : 1. Offer free programs for low-income families; 2. Facilitate youth training and education; 3. Organize community activities to enhance the quality of life of people; 4. Encourage interaction and communication, mutual respect and positive thinking.

Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Hong Kong Limited, The

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Informed by interconnectedness, The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Hong Kong supports projects that seek to enhance the wellbeing of communities and the environment.

Read-Cycling Company Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Founded in 2009, Read-Cycling is one of a very few charities in Hong Kong dedicated to books and book lovers. We have been working hand-in-hand with like-minded organisations, schools, corporations and individuals in the past 11 years to bring a second life to used books. We are also committed to organising cultural activities in various formats with an aim to make reading an essential part of everyday life. Since 2009, Read-Cycling has received over198,000 quality used books from book donors all over Hong Kong, helping more than 153,000 of them find new homes and thus, saved more than 1,530 trees. Mission: 1. Foster a green reading culture I. We collect used books from various communities through book donation boxes and counters II. Volunteers help sort the books by genres III. Through different channels, we give the books a second life. 2. Promote the joy of reading We reach out to different communities and curate interesting cultural projects with an aim to nurture more book lovers. In the past years, we have made happen 60 cultural programs and author’s sharing sessions. Add to this 60 activities with primary and secondary schools. Please refer to to link to see latest financial statement

Passoverdance Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Established in 1993, Passoverdance is a local non-profit dance organisation, which later underwent a restructuring led by Pewan Chow, Antoinette Mak and a group of young artists in 2008. Passoverdance has been a recipient of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Year Grant since 2016. The company is dedicated to fostering and developing local dance culture, as well as discovering and nurturing new talents in the community. In recent years, the company has toured to Beijing, Guangzhou, Singapore, Bahrain, Taiwan and Malaysia. With its endeavour to explore the infinite possibilities in the art of dance, Passoverdance strives to reveal the purity and uniqueness in each work, creating a deeper dialogue and interaction between the audience and the work. Our Missions: The mission of Passoverdance is centred around two dimensions: ​1) To foster the development of arts and culture in Hong Kong through the exploration and creation of works of performing arts, with a focus on contemporary dance. We seek to instill positive messages into our works and illuminate art as a part of everyday life, inspiring the audience to reflect on and experience the power of art. ​2) By offering dance courses, workshops, choreographic opportunities and platforms for dance exchange, we hope to motivate the younger generation to develop their self-awareness, confidence, creativity and a sense of appreciation for the arts.

It is hoped that through the hand-painted murals on the exterior walls of different buildings, the public can feel the nature and local customs and culture, and thus appreciate Hong Kong more. We hire reputable mural artists to design and guide each volunteer's painting skills, enhancing volunteers' self-confidence and team spirit.

Musica Viva Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Musica Viva is a non-profit-making organization founded in October 2008. Its founding members are a group of keen supporters of the performing arts, who have extensive experience offering advice on developmental, outreach and educational aspects in the field at policy-making level. ​Musica Viva’s vision is to promote performing arts of creative originality in their various forms and genres, in particular the appreciation, study, education and performance of music, opera and vocal art, as well as to create opportunities for creative and professional career development for budding artists. Musica Viva champions performing formats that demonstrate aesthetic refinement, genuine artistic content, and insightful interpretations presented with honesty and economy. ​Musica Viva became a recipient of financial support from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in July 2009 and was granted charitable institution status with tax exemption by the Hong Kong Government in February 2010.

Music Children Foundation Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Established in 2013, Music Children Foundation (MCF) aims to provide free-of-charge music programmes to underprivileged children aged 16 or below in Hong Kong. Mission: To bring music into the lives of children from grassroots families by providing them with professional music training, thereby bringing positive impacts to their lives, their families and the society

Musical Trio Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Musical Trio insists on the exploration and development of musical theatre from its roots. Our productions are based on the theories and experiences where the form of musical theatre has been originated. We aim to showcase the rich variety in musical theatre to the Hong Kong Audiences whilst at the same time allowing our local culture and social characteristic to prevail in the exploration of the form of musical theatre that belongs to us. For those reasons, Musical Trio was born in 2009!

MakerBay Foundation Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

In 2017, MakerBay Foundation was established by Cesar Jung-Harada, a Japanese-French educator, environmentalist, and entrepreneur, in order help underserved youth to make an impact by developing their maker skills and mindset, as well as forming an inclusive maker community. We operate from one of the largest makerspace in Hong Kong to offer people the space, tools and training to become innovators. For our projects, we have developed a comprehensive innovation curriculum, backed by a large community of scientists, artists, researchers and experts from Academia. Apart from the makerspace in Tsuen Wan and a smaller one in PMQ Central, we also assist in setting up makerspaces in youth centers and schools, both in Hong Kong and abroad. We are convinced that everybody can learn to make something. Local innovation can create a global impact! Our Vision Empower the next generation of innovators to have a positive social and environmental impact Our Mission Innovate by offering the best resources for impact makers: 1. Building a community of makers 2. Proposing a hands-on education 3. Doing impactful projects Our Values We value creative confidence, collaboration, respect and passion in innovating solutions for the good of society and the environment Our Services At MakerBay, we provide a wide variety of services beyond education and membership, with the following goals: 1. To train professionals to teach future-proofing topics in public schools 2. To train professionals to support “blue sky” and “out of the box” thinking 3. To provide opportunities to use and experiment with technology 4. To help students to build up a positive identity 5. To build a connection between school curriculum and real-world problems

K for Kids Foundation Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

We believe in the greatness of every child. K for kids is a foundation that is passionate about unlocking creative potential, agile in spirit, and thrives with collective wisdom. We have given children the opportunity and freedom to pursue their talents and to reconnect with society through diversified creative activities.

The Jean C K Ho Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives and personal development of disadvantaged children in Hong Kong by harnessing the power of the Visual and Performing Arts as catalysts for change. Art, in its many forms, speaks a language that transcends cultures and backgrounds. Exposure to art reaches out to children physically, mentally and emotionally. It gives them a chance to broaden their horizons, and change the way they see and experience the world. Art can overcome social and communication barriers, raise self-esteem and self-confidence, ultimately, giving children an opportunity to transform their lives.

Hong Kong String Orchestra Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

We aim to give the joy of music appreciation to all Hong Kong people through growing local young music graduates to pursue their dreams of becoming professional musicians and performing on stage. Objectives: • To enhance Hong Kong’s music ecology by bridging the career gap between music graduates and professional musician • To nurture and engage home grown music talents in the music sector in order to establish Hong Kong as the hub of international art and cultural city • To pave the way of gifted local young music graduates towards a professional career by our unique mentorship programme • To give the joy of music to Hong Kong people’s life

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited is united in its commitment to offering excellence in Chinese music. With a contemporary momentum and a professional spirit, the organization aims to strive for the peak in music and attain the status of a world-class orchestra that is the pride of Hong Kong people. It is often invited to perform at famous venues and festivals all over the world, having covered Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and the Arctic Circle to date. It is therefore acclaimed as a leader among full-sized Chinese music ensembles in the international arena today.

Hong Kong Bodhi Siksa Society, Limited, The

Arts and Culture and Humanities

菩提學會是由佛教大德上永下惺長老創辦於一九六四年，乃根據香港《稅務條例》第88條注冊之慈善機構，總部位於銅鑼灣摩頓台灣景樓C座。經過近一個甲子的弘法利生，菩提學會現已發展為擁有六層會所、五間會屬機構、三間關聯機構之多元化佛教團體。此外，尚有上永下惺長老創辦之美國德州千佛寺、玉佛寺，麻省菩提學會等。

Hong Kong Buddhist Association, The

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Mission: To spread Buddha's teachings.

Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

HKAF, launched in 1973, is a major international arts festival committed to enriching the cultural life of the city by presenting leading local and international artists in all genres of the performing arts as well as a diverse range of “PLUS” and educational events in February and March each year. HKAF is a non-profit organisation. The total budget for FY2021/22 (including the 50th Hong Kong Arts Festival and 2022 "No Limits") is approximately HK$124 million. Current Government annual funding accounts for around 21% of the Festival's total income. Around 16% of the Festival's income needs to come from the box office, and around 45% from sponsorship and donations made by corporations, individuals and charitable foundations. The remaining 18% is expected to come from other revenue sources including the Government's matching scheme, which matches income generated through private sector sponsorship and donations. HKAF actively collaborates with Hong Kong’s own creative talent and showcases emerging local artists. Over the years, HKAF has commissioned and produced over 250 local productions across genres including Cantonese opera, theatre, chamber opera, music and contemporary dance, many with successful subsequent runs in Hong Kong and overseas. Recent HKAF productions include Gangsters of Hong Kong, Always by Your Side, Pavilion of a Hundred Flowers, A Floating Family – A Trilogy, Hong Kong Odyssey, Danz Up, Datong – The Chinese Utopia, The Amahs and Murder in San Jose, to name a few. HKAF frequently partners with renowned international artists and institutions to produce exceptional works, such as Der Fensterputzer (The Window Washer) co-produced by HKAF, Goethe-Institut Hong Kong and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Richard III and The Tempest produced by The Old Vic, BAM and Neal Street under “The Bridge Project” with HKAF as a co-commissioning institution, Green Snake co-commissioned with Shanghai International Arts Festival, and Dream of the Red Chamber co-produced with San Francisco Opera. HKAF invests heavily in arts education for young people. Over the past 30 years, our “Young Friends” scheme has reached over 800,000 local secondary and tertiary school students. A variety of arts education projects serving primary, secondary, and tertiary school students have been launched in recent years, featuring activities such as student showcases, pre-performance talks, open rehearsals, opportunities to attend Festival performances, as well as in-school workshops and lecture demonstrations led by international and local artists. Donations to the “Student Ticket Scheme” also make available approximately 10,000 half-price student tickets each year. HKAF organises a diverse range of “Festival PLUS” activities in community locations each year to enhance engagement between artists and audiences. These include films, lecture demonstrations, masterclasses, workshops, symposia, backstage visits, exhibitions, meet-the-artist sessions, and guided cultural tours. HKAF actively promotes inclusiveness and understanding via the arts to every corner of the community. The “No Limits” project, co-presented with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, was launched in 2019. Through a series of performances and diverse arts experiences for students and the community, “No Limits” strives to create an inclusive space for people with different abilities to share the joy of the arts together.

Established in 1995, Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. Its major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and special projects. Our vision is to establish Hong Kong as a dynamic and diverse cultural metropolis. Our mission is to support and promote the development of 10 major art forms in literary arts, performing arts, visual arts as well as film and media arts in Hong Kong. Aiming to foster a thriving arts environment and enhancing the quality of life of the public, the we are also committed to facilitating community-wide participation in the arts and arts education, encouraging arts criticism, raising the standard of arts administration, and contributing on policy research.