The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Presents: “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition opens at Tai Kwun, showcasing 45 stories of positive community impact

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Presents: “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition opens today (13 November) and runs until 29 November at the Duplex Studio, Tai Kwun. As one of the highlights of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, the exhibition brings together works by 15 photographers, documenting 45 real-life stories that showcase how projects supported by the Trust respond to societal needs and create positive, lasting community impact.

Guest of Honour Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Club Chief Executive Officer (3rd left), officiate at the launch ceremony of the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition, with representatives of the participating photographers and the individuals featured in the photos, including the renowned local artists Chow Yun-fat (3rd right), Simon Yam Tat-wah (2nd left) and Tse Kwan-ho (2nd right), as well as Ian Yu (1st right), Recipient of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship, JC Scholar and Muhammad Mubashar (1st left), Graduate of C-for-Chinese@JC Multicultural Teaching Assistant diploma programme.

A launch ceremony for the exhibition was held today, officiated by the Guest of Honor, Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, accompanied by representatives of the participating photographers, and the individuals featured in the photos, including renowned local artists Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam Tat-wah and Tse Kwan-ho, as well as Ian Yu, Recipient of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship, JC Scholar and Muhammad Mubashar, Graduate of C-for-Chinese@JC Multicultural Teaching Assistant diploma programme.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Club Chief Executive Officer, delivers a speech.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Club Chief Executive Officer, said: “Through 45 real-life stories drawn from projects supported by our Charities Trust, 15 photographers have captured the warmth, compassion and human connections at the heart of our charitable work. Together, they remind us that through leadership and guidance, resilience and renewal, aspiration and shared progress, each of us can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.” He added: “The Club will continue to work with the HKSAR Government and all sectors of society, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique strengths to serve the country’s needs and to support our city’s contribution to national development.”

Guests tour the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition.

Guests tour the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition.

Echoing its title, “We All Shine On”, the exhibition is presented across three interconnected zones: Sun, Moon and Stars. Featuring some 185 photographs, it highlights the positive impact of projects supported by the Trust across its nine key impact areas: Health, Education, Sports, Culture, Sustainability, Children, Youth in Families, Older Adults, Development of Professionals and Fairer Opportunities. Participating photographers include renowned local celebrities Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam Tat-wah and Tse Kwan-ho, alongside distinguished photographers such as anothermountainman, Chan Dick, Jaze Chan, Kinwai Cheung, Hazel Chiu, Pater Ho, Joyce Kwan, Lam Hiu-man, Lo Yuk-ying, Lean Lui, Man Lim-chung and Tsai King-yan.

Guests tour the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition.

Guests tour the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition.

Visitors will discover the interactions and human connections behind each story, and see how these workers, community partners and service users work together to create positive social value. The exhibition also illustrates how The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust works across different sectors of the community through cross-sector collaboration to create positive, lasting impact.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Presents: “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition brings together works by 15 photographers, documenting 45 real-life stories showcasing how projects supported by the Trust create positive and lasting community impact.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Presents: “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition brings together works by 15 photographers, documenting 45 real-life stories showcasing how projects supported by the Trust create positive and lasting community impact.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Presents: “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition brings together works by 15 photographers, documenting 45 real-life stories showcasing how projects supported by the Trust create positive and lasting community impact.

Beyond the photographic works, the exhibition features multimedia installations and interactive experiences that bring these stories to life through video. Visitors can explore the people, memorable moments and personal reflections behind each photograph. A series of fireside conversations and photo walks will also be held. Three participating photographers will lead guided walks through Central and Sheung Wan, sharing their insights into portrait photography and visual storytelling while exploring community stories from different perspectives. Selected photographers and project participants will also take part in sharing sessions, engaging directly with the public to share their personal experiences and creative journeys. For details of the exhibition and related activities, please visit website.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Presents: “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition brings together works by 15 photographers, documenting 45 real-life stories showcasing how projects supported by the Trust create positive and lasting community impact.

Following its run at Tai Kwun, the exhibition will tour various locations, including shopping malls in Kowloon and the New Territories, from January to March 2027, bringing these inspiring stories to a wider audience. Details will be announced in due course.

The Club’s support for the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition, like all of its charity and community initiatives, is made possible by its unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the community through tax contributions, charitable donations and employment opportunities.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust will present the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition at the Duplex Studio, Tai Kwun from 13 to 29 November 2026. The exhibition brings together the work of 15 renowned photographers, showcasing 45 compelling real-life stories inspired by projects supported by the Trust. Through their lenses, the photographers illuminate the interactions and human connections behind each story, revealing how front-line workers, community partners and service users come together to create a lasting positive impact.

Presented by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the “We All Shine On” Photo Exhibition will be held at the Duplex Studio, Tai Kwun from 13 to 29 November 2026. The exhibition portrays 45 inspiring real-life stories that showcase the positive and lasting impact of projects supported by the Trust.

Echoing its title, “We All Shine On”, the exhibition is presented across three interconnected zones: Sun, Moon and Stars. Featuring around 185 photographs, it brings to life community stories connected to the Trust’s nine key impact areas: Health, Education, Sports, Culture, Sustainability, Children and Youth in Families, Older Adults, Development of Professionals and Fairer Opportunities.Participating photographers include renowned local celebrities Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam Tat-wah and Tse Kwan-ho, alongside distinguished photographers, including anothermountainman, Chan Dick, Jaze Chan, Cheung Kinwai, Hazel Chiu, Pater Ho, Joyce Kwan, Lam Hiu-man, Lo Yuk-ying, Lean Lui, Man Lim-chung and Tsai King-yan.

Participating photographers Simon Yam Tat-wah.

Participating photographers Tse Kwan-ho.

Beyond photography, the exhibition also features a curated programme of multimedia installations, interactive experiences, fireside conversations and photo walks. Through the voices of story participants, photographers and community partners, visitors can discover the people, communities and creative journeys behind the images and explore stories that extend beyond the frame.

Participating photographers Cheung Kinwai.

Participating photographers Joyce Kwan .

Following its debut at Tai Kwun, the exhibition will be presented at selected shopping malls in Kowloon and the New Territories, bringing these inspiring stories closer to local communities and a wider public audience. The roving exhibition will run from January to March 2027. Details will be announced in due course.