Team members from the University Advancement Office and the Estates Office receive the “Merit Award for Outstanding Exhibit – Displays Section (Local)” on behalf of the University

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) once again participated in the annual Hong Kong Flower Show, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The University showcased ten exquisite masterpieces from its Man Lung Garden collection to promote the traditional art of penjing (Chinese bonsai), winning the “Merit Award for Outstanding Exhibit – Displays Section (Local)”.

The Flower Show, featuring “Stock” as its theme flower, was held from 20 to 29 March 2026 at Victoria Park. For nearly 20 years, HKBU’s Man Lung Garden collection has been a regular feature at this prestigious event, earning numerous accolades. This year’s exhibits, including “Diospyros Vaccinioides (Small Persimmon)”, “Rock growing Serissa Foetida (Snow Rose)” and “Podocarpus Macrophyllus (Buddhist Pine)”, attracted many visitors who stopped to admire their beauty.

The Man Lung Garden was set up on the HKBU campus in 2000 following a generous donation from the late Dr. Wu Yee Sun, founder of Wing Lung Bank and renowned as “the Sage of Penjing”. The donation also led to the establishment of the Wu Yee Sun Penjing Foundation Fund, which supports the development of penjing as an art form. The penjing exhibits in the garden were kindly donated by individuals and organisations including Dr. Wu Yee Sun, Sha Tin Bonsai Association, Hong Kong Bonsai International Society, Mr. Lui Shu Ying, Mr. Zuo Biu and Mr. Fan Sheung Tak.

Selected penjing exhibits from HKBU: