Jockey Club supports spectacular light display celebrating heritage and the spirit of the horse

Starting today (11 June), a spectacular horse-themed light projection will illuminate the iconic domed façade of the Hong Kong Space Museum, brought to the public by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show, which is part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign. The multi-angle display showcases the profound significance of the horse in history, art and intangible cultural heritage (“ICH”).

Guests enjoy The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show.

The programme is one of the activities under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The light show runs until 24 June, with looping screenings nightly from 8:15pm to 10:00pm. Each session lasts approximately three minutes and is free for public viewing.

The multi-angle light display of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show showcases the profound significance of the horse in history, art and intangible cultural heritage.

The opening ceremony took place tonight, officiated by Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Professor Ricardo Mak, Chairperson of Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee; Manda Chan, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services of HKSAR Government; and Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government.

Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (middle); Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (2nd left); Professor Ricardo Mak, Chairperson of Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (2nd right); Manda Chan, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services of HKSAR Government (1st left); and Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government (1st right) officate at the opening ceremony of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show.

Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said the light show combines technology and tradition, creating a new attraction for visitors while also showcasing the rich heritage of the horse in Hong Kong and Chinese culture. The Club is honoured to solely sponsor a diverse range of events under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 that enable both citizens and visitors to explore Hong Kong’s cultural depth and unique charm, while experiencing the richness of Chinese civilisation.

Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a speech at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series:“Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show opening ceremony.

Since 2012, the Club has supported The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. This long-standing partnership has delivered world-class exhibitions and high-quality arts and cultural programmes that inject vitality into Hong Kong’s cultural scene, attract both citizens and visitors, and reinforce the city’s position as an international cultural metropolis. These initiatives also 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.

Other activities under the Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series include “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” Opening Ceremony cum ICH Carnival, ICH Highlight Tours, and “10 Living ICH Treasures” Mobile Classrooms.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” Opening Ceremony cum ICH Carnival featured engaging activities and booths that enabled the public and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage crafts and experience their cultural richness and enjoyment firsthand.

The carnival, held in late May, featured engaging activities and booths that enabled the public and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage crafts while experiencing their cultural richness and enjoyment firsthand. Running throughout June, the ICH highlight tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore various intangible cultural heritage items, with practitioners sharing their skills and stories. The mobile classrooms bring intangible cultural heritage into primary and secondary schools through mobile exhibitions, live demonstrations and interactive workshops, enabling students to learn through enjoyable activities and fostering interest in Chinese culture.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore intangible cultural heritage items.

The Club has long supported the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, encouraging public and youth participation through a diverse range of initiatives. In addition to Hong Kong ICH Month, the Club supports three local traditional events on the national heritage list: the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore intangible cultural heritage items.

The Club’s support for these traditions, 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.

The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information, please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.

The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China (EFHKC) and The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) today (27 July) announced that four horse-and-rider combinations will represent Hong Kong, China at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany, from 11 to 23 August 2026. The team will compete in the show jumping individual competition and the para dressage individual and team competitions.

From Left to right: Timothy Tsang, Louie Lam, and Fleur Schrader, Photo source: HKJC

This marks the third appearance of Hong Kong, China's equestrian team at the prestigious global championships. The representatives from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Para Equestrian Squad are: Patrick Lam for Show Jumping, Fleur Schrader, Timothy Tsang, and Louie Lam for Para Dressage.

All athletes are supported under the Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan (HKEPP), a collaboration between the EFHKC and the Club.

Notably, the four representatives enjoyed considerable success at the FEI Asian Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand, last November, where the Hong Kong, China team secured a total of seven medals to finish second in the medal table. The four riders contributed six of those medals, including silver in the Para Dressage Team competition (Fleur Schrader, Timothy Tsang and Louie Lam); bronze in the Para Dressage Individual Freestyle and bronze in the Para Dressage Individual competition (Fleur Schrader); bronze in the Show Jumping Team competition and bronze in the Eventing Team competition (Patrick Lam); and silver in the Eventing Individual competition (Patrick Lam).

Lester Huang, Chairman of the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China and Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: "The presence of our para dressage riders alongside our show jumping representative at the 2026 FEI World Championships reflects the breadth and inclusiveness of equestrian sport in Hong Kong, China. These athletes share the same dedication, passion and perseverance, and have each worked their way, step by step, onto this international stage – something of which we can all be proud. We wish every member of the team the very best as they take to the arena in Aachen, and look forward to their achievements bringing further credit to Hong Kong, China's equestrian community."

For each of the athletes, the World Championships represent a meaningful opportunity to learn and exchange with the world's leading riders and horses, gaining experience that will contribute to the long-term development of equestrian sport in Hong Kong, China.

Previous competition photo of Fleur Schrader, Photo source: HKJC

Fleur Schrader, will be making her second appearance at the World Championships. Reflecting on the occasion, she said: "I'm delighted to be competing again. Winning medals at last year's Asian Championships was a significant milestone for me, and this time I will be competing against some of the world's best riders. Just to be able to compete alongside such talented athletes is a precious opportunity, and I'll do my best while also learning as much as I can from them."

Timothy Tsang, Photo source: HKJC

Previous competition photo of Timothy Tsang, Photo source: HKJC

Her teammate Timothy Tsang, who will be making his third appearance at the championships, said: "I feel extremely fortunate to be participating for a third time. I will give it my all, enjoy this special occasion and do my utmost to deliver a strong performance for Hong Kong, China."

Louie Lam

Louie Lam

Previous competition photo of Louie Lam, Photo source: HKJC

Making his FEI World Championships debut, Louie Lam shared: " As a secondary school student, I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong, China at the World Equestrian Championships — it truly feels like a dream! Equestrian sport has not only enabled me to overcome physical challenges but has also opened doors to the world and allowed me to pursue a fulfilling journey. I am grateful to the HKJC for its continued support, which has enabled me to train overseas and pursue my equestrian dreams. I would also like to thank the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China for giving my teammates and me the opportunity to represent Hong Kong, China."

Previous competition photo of Patrick Lam, Photo source; HKJC

Patrick Lam, Hong Kong's sole representative in show jumping, acknowledged the calibre of the upcoming competition: "The FEI World Championships brings together the very best riders and horses from around the world. Both the level of difficulty and the standard of competition are higher than those of the Asian Games. I hope to gain valuable experience and further develop my partnership with my horse through competing at this level. We will give our best and strive to perform to our full potential."

The Hong Kong, China equestrian team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Corinne Bracken, who also serves as the Club’s HKEPP Performance Manager. The team will be supported by dedicated professionals including coaches, grooms, veterinarians, farriers and physiotherapists, all provided by the Jockey Club.