The David Group Attends the 3rd World Hakka Youth Congress

Guided by the Youth Committee of the China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the Guangdong Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, and hosted by the Macao Guangdong Xingning City Association, with support and co-organization from multiple institutions, the "3rd World Hakka Youth Congress" held its opening ceremony and welcome dinner on October 9th at the Studio City Ballroom.

Attending the event were the Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Mr. Edmund Ho Hau Wah, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Mr. Tam Chon Weng, the Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR Mr. Sun Da, the Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office in the Macao SAR Mr. Yuan Hengge, the Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese Mr. Cheng Xueyuan, the Secretary of the Meizhou Municipal Party Committee Mr. Tan Juntie, the President of the World Hakka Youth Congress Mr. Tsang Chi Ming, the Chairman of the 3rd World Hakka Youth Congress Organizing Committee Mr. Ho Ching Biu, the Vice Chairman Mr. Li Qiuping, Ms. Ye Xiangzhen – daughter of Marshal Ye Jianying, the Chairman of the David Group and Honorary President of the Hong Kong Hakka Federation Mr. Wong Yuk Kong, the Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the David Group and Honorary President of the Hong Kong Hakka Federation Ms. Wong Sui Yan, among others.

Mr. Wong Yuk Kong stated that the Hakka people are inherently hardworking, tenacious, and courageous. Attending the event today with his colleagues allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the customs and culture of the Hakka community.

Ms. Wong Sui Yan served as an honorary advisor for this event. She mentioned that the theme of the gathering was "World Hakka Youth Gather in Macao, Hakka Bonds Along the Belt and Road," and that it featured seminars, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and photo displays. Over a thousand talented individuals from Hong Kong, Macao, and various overseas countries and regions gathered in Macao to reconnect over shared heritage. With approximately 100,000 fellow Hakka people residing in Macao, holding the event there carried special significance.

Although Macao is small in size, it boasts abundant tourism resources. The David Group welcomes everyone to visit Macao more often to experience this culturally diverse and vibrant city.