Hong Kong Athletes Shine at 20th Asian Games: Gold and Silver in Squash Mixed Doubles, Bronze in Fencing

SCST congratulates Lee Ka-yi, Tang Ming-hong, Tse Yee-lam, Toby, Lai Cheuk-nam, Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Wai-hang, Lau Ho-fung and Ng Ho-tin on winning medals in Asian Games

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, Photo source: reference image

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (September 27) extended her congratulations to squash athletes Lee Ka-yi and Tang Ming-hong on winning a gold medal for the Hong Kong, China delegation in the Mixed Doubles event at the 20th Asian Games.

Miss Law also congratulated squash athletes Tse Yee-lam, Toby, and Lai Cheuk-nam on winning a silver medal in the Mixed Doubles event, as well as fencing athletes Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Wai-hang, Lau Ho-fung and Ng Ho-tin on winning a bronze medal in the Men's Épée Team.

Miss Law said, "Lee Ka-yi, Tang Ming-hong, Tse Yee-lam, Toby, and Lai Cheuk-nam delivered outstanding performances. The two Hong Kong, China pairs reached the Asian Games final together, writing a glorious chapter for the squash team and making history by claiming both the gold and silver medals in the Mixed Doubles event. Meanwhile, Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Wai-hang, Lau Ho-fung and Ng Ho-tin successfully won a bronze medal in the Men's Épée Team after a series of hard-fought contests. With the Asian Games entering the second week of competition, I am confident that the Hong Kong, China delegation will build on this momentum and achieve even greater success. Hong Kong citizens will continue to give their full support to the Hong Kong, China delegation."

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won thirty-two medals, namely five gold, twelve silver and fifteen bronze, at the Asian Games. The newly added three medals are as follows:

Gold Medal

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Squash: Mixed Doubles

Lee Ka-yi, Tang Ming-hong

Lee Ka-yi, Tang Ming-hong, Photo source: SF&OC

Silver Medal

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Squash: Mixed Doubles

Tse Yee-lam, Toby, Lai Cheuk-nam

Tse Yee-lam, Toby, Lai Cheuk-nam, Photo source: SF&OC

Bronze Medal

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Fencing: Men's Épée Team

Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Wai-hang, Lau Ho-fung, Ng Ho-tin

Fong Hoi-sun, Ho Wai-hang, Lau Ho-fung, Ng Ho-tin, Photo source: SF&OC

LCSD's Cantonese Opera Day 2026 to be held November 29 with online registration for free workshops and talks to start next Monday

The Cantonese Opera Day 2026, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), will be held on the afternoon of November 29 (Sunday) across the indoor and outdoor venues of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC). Under the theme "Cantonese Opera Fun and Legacy for the Future", the event offers members of the public and tourists an array of spectacular performances, experiential activities, talks and an exhibition, showcasing the multifaceted charm of Cantonese opera as a world-class intangible cultural heritage. Admission is free. Online registration for certain activities will open next Monday (November 16) on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fabulous performances will be available on stage at this year's Cantonese Opera Day. Child actors and rising talents from various local Cantonese opera troupes will perform classic opera excerpts on stage. The child performers will also walk the catwalk onto the stage, highlighting the features of their costumes and makeup. Renowned artists will take to the stage to lead interactive sing-alongs with the audience.

Winners of the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival Cantonese Opera Competition and young Cantonese opera students will perform their signature repertoire and share their artistic journeys. Meanwhile, Chinese music elites from the Music Office will play a selection of familiar Cantonese tunes and Chinese music pieces, showcasing the brilliance of traditional melodies.

A variety of on-site workshops will be held for participants to learn basic Cantonese opera movements and stage prop techniques, such as the use of horsewhips andtasselled spears. This year's event introduces two new highlights: the "Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera" for parents and children, with a chance to showcase their learning on stage; and the "Interactive Cantonese Opera Music Workshop - Wind, Plucked, Bowed, and Percussion" led by the School of Chinese Opera at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, followed by a hands-on instrument try-out session. Locals and visitors can also craft Cantonese opera-themed products at carnival booths, and take memorable photographs at a photo corner with traditional costumes and props.

Furthermore, the highly anticipated cross-generational star autograph sessions will feature renowned artists including Cheng Wing-mui, Wan Fai-yin, Chan Wing-yee, Lai Yiu-wai, Vong Seng-pan, Wang Zhiliang, Leung Sum-yee and Yue Ling-lung, offering opera fans a rare opportunity to meet their idols up close for signatures and photographs.

The Cantonese Opera Day has invited a seasoned Cantonese opera co-ordinator to conduct sessions in both Cantonese and English to explain the makeup and costume characteristics of various operatic roles. Theatre practitioners will share backstage insights and fascinating experiences from the world of Cantonese opera. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum will present the "Cantonese Opera Collection Highlights", showcasing precious Cantonese opera collections from the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, such as postbills, libretti, and programme booklets, to help visitors understand the development of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.

Guided tours in Cantonese, English and Putonghua will be available on the day to lead visitors through the various performances and activities. Furthermore, attendees can redeem a limited-edition souvenir by collecting stamps at designated locations around the venue, while stocks last.

For the venues and times of the performances and activities for the Cantonese Opera Day 2026, please see the Annex. Online registration is required for certain activities, including workshops and talks. Registration will open at 10am on November 16 (Monday) (www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_2023.html#tab_10_0). Each person may register for up to two activities, with a maximum of two spaces per activity. Admission to all programmes is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For details of the activities, online registration arrangements and information on other supporting events, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_2023.html or call 2268 7325.

The Cantonese Opera Day 2026 is one of the programmes of the "Pass It On! A Cantonese Opera Fiesta!" series and the 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival.

The Cantonese Opera Day 2026. Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Releases