Jockey Club serves as Official Community Partner of “M” Mark golf tournament for the first time

The Hong Kong Jockey Club extends its warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of this year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong today (8 Mar) at the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam and other guests attended the tournament, witnessing the trophy‑lift moment.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (photo 2, front row, 2nd left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (photo 2, front row, centre) and other guests witness the tournament’s shotgun start.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (photo 2, front row, 2nd left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (photo 2, front row, centre) and other guests witness the tournament’s shotgun start.

The four-day tournament attracted tens of thousands of spectators from Hong Kong and around the world. The Club is proud to have served as the Official Community Partner of this M-Mark event for the first time, working closely with the HKGC to empower local communities through golf.

HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (4th left), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (4th right), HKSAR Government Executive Council Non-Official Member Jeffrey Lam (1st left), Hong Kong Tourism Board Chairman Dr Peter Lam (3rd right), the Club’s Executive Director of the Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (2nd right), Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Andy Kwok (2nd left), Hong Kong Golf Club Vice Captain Bryant Lu (1st right) and other guests witness the tournament’s trophy‑lift moment.

The Club additionally supported the launch of the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme, which aims to enhance community participation in and awareness of golf and to promote the sport’s long-term development in Hong Kong.

Anita Fung, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (1st left) visits the Jockey Club booth.

The Programme will offer activities including school-based events, experiential courses and inter-school competitions, with complimentary tickets made available to people in underprivileged communities. In the lead-up to the golf tournament, elite international golfers visited a primary school to engage with students and inspire interest in the sport. Arrangements were also made for golf professionals from HKGC to mentor young players of differing abilities to promote inclusion. These initiatives aim to give young and underprivileged people opportunities to experience the excitement of golf both on and off the course.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (1st left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (2nd right) and Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Andy Kwok (1st right) visit the Jockey Club booth.

The Club’s booth in the fan village added further colour to the event by offering attendees the chance to explore sports beyond golf. Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team also took part, creating balloon figures and bringing joy to spectators.

International golfers visit a school participating in JC Project MuSE.

Visiting golfers were invited to experience the city’s cultural and culinary highlights including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse. These experiences helped to promote horse racing tourism and showcase Hong Kong’s diverse attractions to a global audience.

HKGC golfers mentor young players at Fanling Golf Course under the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Go Fun Junior Golf Programme and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Special Olympics Golf Development Project.

Through these activities and engagement opportunities, local residents had more opportunities to connect with golf, while top golfers and visitors from around the world experienced Hong Kong's unique character and its capability to host high-calibre major events. This, in turn, helped strengthen the Hong Kong brand and share positive stories about the city.

HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (4th left), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (4th right), and the Club’s Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (1st right), with members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team.

In 2024/25, the Club’s Charities Trust supported eight “M” Mark events as Official Community Partner. These included the Hong Kong Sevens, the Volleyball Nations League and the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships, reaching over 81,000 beneficiaries. These partnerships not only inspire the community’s enthusiasm for sport but support the HKSAR Government in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a premier destination for outstanding sports competitions and major cultural events.

Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team create balloon figures to bring joy to spectators at the fan village and pose for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 9, 6th right).

The Club’s support for these sports events, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team create balloon figures to bring joy to spectators at the fan village and pose for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 9, 6th right).

Participants in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Junior Sports Reporters Programme were invited to report on the LIV Golf Hong Kong.

Beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme and visitors at the Jockey Club booth.

International golfers experienced Hong Kong’s cultural and culinary attractions, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, and posed for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 13, right) at the racecourse.

International golfers experienced Hong Kong’s cultural and culinary attractions, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, and posed for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 13, right) at the racecourse.

The annual Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade took place today (19 June), attracting hundreds of visitors and residents to celebrate one of the city’s unique traditions. Originating more than a century ago as a way to ward off plague and purify the community, the Water Parade is inscribed on the third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has supported it since 2012, helping to preserve and promote a cherished local tradition.

Guests fire the ceremonial cannon at the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade.

The opening ceremony was held at the Tai O Promenade, officiated by David Lam, Acting Secretary for Development of the HKSAR Government; Anita Fung, Club Steward; Wu Jiahao, Deputy Director of New Territories Work Department, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Ryerson Ip, Assistant District Officer (Islands) of the Islands District Office of the HKSAR Government; Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government and Fan Sum-kee, Chairman of the Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O.

David Lam, Acting Secretary for Development of the HKSAR Government (3rd right); Anita Fung, Club Steward (3rd left); Wu Jiahao, Deputy Director of New Territories Work Department, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR (2nd right); Ryerson Ip, Assistant District Officer (Islands) of the Islands District Office of the HKSAR Government (2nd left); Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government (1st left) and Fan Sum-kee, Chairman of the Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O (1st right) at the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade.

Club Steward Anita Fung said that the Trust’s support for the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade has helped to maintain an important piece of national intangible cultural heritage as well as enabling the younger generation to appreciate its cultural significance. This year, three traditional dragon boats supported by the Trust made their debut, injecting new vitality into this century-old tradition.

Club Steward Anita Fung delivers a speech at the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade.

Club Steward Anita Fung (right) presents souvenirs to participating organisations.

Since the inscription of the Water Parade onto the Third National List of ICH more than a decade ago, the Trust has donated over HK$9.5 million to support the event, including funding the construction of dragon boats, programme arrangements, manpower support and educational programmes. This year’s event brought together over 320 dragon boat paddlers and 160 volunteers and attracted hundreds of visitors. In addition to the Water Parade, educational activities helped deepen public understanding of its heritage and encourage younger generations to participate.

Three traditional dragon boats supported by the Club made their debut.

The Trust has long supported the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, encouraging public and youth participation through a diverse range of initiatives. In addition to the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, this includes the current Hong Kong ICH Month, as well as other local traditional events on the national heritage list: the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival. Since 2010, the Trust has donated over HK$167 million to support these ICH events and related educational programmes. These initiatives align with the HKSAR Government’s Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 and the National 15th Five-Year Plan, as different sectors of society work together to contribute to the country’s development.

Highlights of the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade.

The Club’s support for the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

Highlights of the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade.