The Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations hosted the annual “Yu Lan Cultural Festival” from 4 to 6 September 2026 at Victoria Park, with the aim of promoting fine traditional Chinese culture and transmitting the National Intangible Cultural Heritage item, “Yu Lan Festival of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community”. The Opening Ceremony was held on 4 September, officiated by distinguished guests including HKSAR Government officials and representatives from the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR.

A number of HKBU Foundation members and university supporters joined this special occasion. Among them were Dr. the Hon. Bunny Chan, GBM, GBS, JP; Dr. Ian Chan, SBS, MH; Mr. Chong Hok Shan; Mr. Hui Hok Chee, BBS; Dr. Winnie Ko, SBS, JP; Dr. Ma Kai Cheung, SBS; Dr. Allen Shi, SBS, BBS, MH, JP; and Dr. Wong Shu Yui. Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation, attended the event on behalf of the University.

Held for the ninth consecutive year, the Yu Lan Cultural Festival continues to promote the unique cultural tradition of the Chiu Chow and Shantou communities to the public and overseas visitors through its activities such as the Festival Treats Competition and a Yu Lan cultural exhibition. This year, innovative technology and pop culture were employed to transform latent acts of kindness into tangible social benefits. This ensured that valuable cultural resources directly support the transmission of heritage and community service.