Ten Thousand Miles of Golden Autumn Breeze Welcomes National Day; Heung To Unites as One to Praise China
On the evening of September 30, 2026, the Heung To Education Organisation held its festive banquet celebrating the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, grandly hosted at Sea Moon Cuisine in China Hong Kong City. Nearly 500 staff members, faculty, and retired senior educators from Heung To Middle School, Heung To Middle School (Tin Shui Wai), Heung To Secondary School (Tseung Kwan O), and Heung To College of Professional Studies gathered together for a grand 38-table banquet to celebrate the anniversary of the motherland.
Distinguished attendees included Ip Yin-ping, Chairman of the Heung To Education Organisation; Yeung Yiu-chung, Director of Educational Development; Wong Chung-leung, Administrative Director; Ng Yung-fai, Financial Director; Wong Chi-wah, Financial Advisor; Wong Oi-ying, Director-General; alongside school board directors, principals, members of the school administration committees of their respective schools, and Fung Hon-man, Chairman of the Senior Staff Association.
The ceremony commenced with the solemn singing of the National Anthem. In his address, Dr. Wong Chung-leung, Principal of Heung To Middle School, first welcomed all guests and colleagues on behalf of the organisation. He extended his highest respects to the schools and staff who have long cultivated the cause of patriotic education in Hong Kong.
He noted that the past year held profound significance, as Heung To Middle School successfully completed a series of events celebrating its 80th anniversary. This milestone consolidated the dedication of all current staff and predecessors, reflecting Heung To’s spirit of passing the torch and marching forward in unity.
Reflecting on the motherland's 77 years of glorious progress, he highlighted its transformation from poverty to the world’s second-largest economy—spanning achievements from the "Two Bombs and One Satellite" project to manned spaceflight, lunar exploration, the complete victory in poverty alleviation, and rapid daily advances in scientific innovation. The Chinese nation has achieved a monumental leap from standing up and becoming prosperous to growing strong.
He emphasized that the prosperity and stability of the country serve as the solid foundation for Hong Kong’s prosperity and its education sector. This year marks the beginning of the "15th Five-Year Plan," during which the Hong Kong SAR Government released its first five-year development plan, and next year will mark the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. He encouraged all colleagues to shoulder their educational mission of nurturing the next generation to love both the country and Hong Kong, possessing deep national pride and a global perspective.
Following the speech, the officiating guests took to the stage to preside over the launch ceremony. Accompanied by the lighting of electronic balloons and the presentation of a celebratory cake, the entire hall raised their glasses in a toast, wishing prosperity to the nation and stability to Hong Kong.
During the banquet, the "Yeung Yiu-chung Heung To Award Fund for Outstanding Staff of the Year 2025/26" was presented. Established by Principal Yeung Yiu-chung upon his retirement, the fund has entered its 11th year and has recognized a cumulative total of 66 staff members. The six awardees this year were:
Heung To Middle School: Mr. Chan Ming-keung and Mr. Pang Man-leong
Heung To Middle School (Tin Shui Wai): Mr. Pang Yui-shing Michael and Mr. Chan Kam-leung
Heung To Secondary School (Tseung Kwan O): Ms. Wong Hiu-lam and Miss Chen Xiaoying
The awards were presented by School Supervisor Yeung Yiu-chung to commend their outstanding performance in their respective educational roles.
The celebratory segment featured a rich variety of programs. Teachers from the three schools performed classic songs including "Splendid Future" (前程錦繡), "Pearl of the Orient" (東方之珠), and "Red Sun" (紅日). The evening also featured interactive trivia games and multiple rounds of lucky draws, filling the hall with laughter and applause.
The banquet concluded in a climax as the entire assembly stood to sing "Ode to the Motherland" (歌唱祖國), bringing the event to a successful close on an inspiring note.
