"You've Got a Friend" Charity Concert Aims to Promote Mental Wellness

HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "You've Got a Friend" charity concert, organized by the Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association, will take place from April 9 to 11, 2025, at the Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. The concert aims to raise public awareness about mental wellness. Veteran media personality Brian Chow will serve as the director and talk show host. At the same time, renowned singer and HiFi diva Susan Wong will perform to convey positive messages and an optimistic attitude towards emotional well-being.

To further promote awareness of emotional health, the Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association held a press conference for the charity concert in mid-December 2024. During the event, Brian Chow and Susan Wong discussed the concert's objectives and preparation process. Former Miss Hong Kong winner Virginia Yung shared her experiences with emotional struggles.

Brian Chow, a beacon of hope in the fight against emotional disorders, reflected on the past two decades. He stated, "I often ask myself if I have emotional problems without realizing it. Fortunately, I have not magnified this worry and frequently remind my friends that if they suspect they have emotional issues, they should share their feelings with others and seek professional help if necessary." He emphasized that emotional disorders are pervasive, and people sometimes choose to avoid confronting their problems. This is one of the reasons he is participating in the charity concert, hoping to encourage those around him to understand that "there's always a friend by your side; You've Got a Friend!"

Susan Wong, who balances her roles as a practicing accountant, wife, and mother, spoke about the pressures and challenges of her multiple identities. She shared, "I listen to music when I'm happy, and when I'm not, singing helps relieve my mood. Through this concert, I hope to use my music to heal everyone's emotional health and help those struggling with emotional issues release their stress and find a brighter future. It's okay not to be okay!"

Your support is crucial in our mission to promote mental wellness. Tickets for the 'You've Got a Friend' charity concert, priced at $980, $680, $480, and $280, are now available online at www.cityline.com or by calling the ticket hotline at (852) 2111 5333. We look forward to your participation in this meaningful event.

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"You've Got a Friend" Charity Concert Aims to Promote Mental Wellness

SANYA, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of April 30, 2026, the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games was held at Yasha Park in Sanya, Hainan. Titled "Starlit Night," the ceremony centered on "Youth, Friendship, and Moving Forward," revisiting the event's most memorable moments, conveying a vision of "Asia as One Family," and showcasing the speed and vitality of China's development represented by the Hainan Free Trade Port.

The Games were held from April 22 to 30, attracting more than 1,600 athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia, creating a true "family portrait." The Chinese delegation delivered an outstanding performance, winning 24 gold, 18 silver, and 13 bronze medals, totaling 55. China topped both the gold medal table and the overall standings, marking its best-ever result. Thailand and Iran placed second and third respectively.

At the closing ceremony, Gao Zhidan, President of the Chinese Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Sanya 2026 Organizing Committee, and Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, delivered speeches expressing gratitude to all contributors to the event's success.

Gao Zhidan noted that the people of Hainan demonstrated the distinctive charm of the Free Trade Port as an open frontier with enthusiasm and determination, presenting a spectacular Asian Beach Games featuring "Chinese characteristics, Asian style, and remarkable excellence." He added that Asia will move forward hand in hand, using sport to promote peace, unity, and inclusiveness, and to build a shared future marked by prosperity and development.

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah delivered remarks and officially declared the Games closed. He emphasized that through unity and shared purpose, Asia has come together as one, writing a new chapter in its history and presenting the world with a splendid edition of the Games. With solidarity and collective strength, Asia can achieve limitless possibilities.

The closing ceremony also featured the handover of the Olympic Council of Asia flag, as Sanya passed it to Cebu in the Philippines, the host city of the next Asian Beach Games.

As the first major international multi-sport event after the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port, this edition achieved a "double success" in both athletic performance and sportsmanship, while also enhancing Hainan's global profile as a window into China's openness, inclusiveness, and vitality.

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The 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 conclude successfully