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realisophie:
Happy Labour Day everyone!!! :js:
I had a great, relaxing holiday. And I hope you had or are having one too!!!
Just a quick recap.... topics that I will update on this blog will be highlighted in BLUE so that it's more obvious when I do update entries I said I would ;)
Thanks for catching up and keep reading!
p.s. about the drawing auction, it's still ON, but I have to set up an account for eBay US-version instead... because I found out I'm not the only one who's had problems with the HK site. Stay tuned! Thanks! Cheers...
realisophie:
Quick note to apskip.... thanks for your kind reminder that Labor Day is in September in the US.
Fine by me to celebrate it twice
:js:
realisophie:
Hi everyone
Thanks for checking in on this blog over the last few months! Every time I log in, I'm amazed to see the increase of number count.
So what's been happening? Lots!
The city of Hong Kong has been buzzing since the torch relay in early May. Roads were shut down and nervous police put up extra precautions determined to make the event a smooth journey to the end. Crowds and crowds and crowds of people lined the streets in an attempt to catch just one glimpse of their favourite runner and then probably the torch too. You'll see what I mean by reading on.
I love the Olympics! It's one of the most powerful global events where you can witness individuals, teams all fighting for the same goal - to bring glory to their country. It's the biggest pride in the life of an athlete. My brother is a national runner and after watching him grow up in competitions, I truly admire the sportsmanship of athletes derived from years of discipline and ultimate perseverance.
In mentioning this, the torch relay is one of the most significant events of courage and acknowledgment for chosen athletes. It's the nation's time to shine. To me, it was most confusing in the light of Hong Kong's interpretation of the meaning of this event. I can't think (in my lifetime) of other Olympic years where the torch relay had SO many rich businessmen, popular Cantopop (a type of music genre in Chinese) singers, politicians, and did I mention rich businessmen? Okay one more time.... rich businessmen to emphasize my point. Well, the concept of this was said to represent the diversity of the people of Hong Kong. Hmm, and if so, where is the old lady who collects cardboard boxes for recycling, the store owner who sells the famous spicy meatballs, the Dai Pa Dong noodle seller and others... of which Hong Kong would not have its distinctive and multi-faceted favours.
This just shows to me more than ever, "______ rules the world"
I think you can fill in the blank.
Whatever it is, I’m so excited! This is the second time I'm in an Olympic country, the first was Australia.
To start the ball rolling, I had tickets to a Youth Olympic Concert on 5 May.... and took some short video clips of it. I'll see if it's possible to upload them on Youtube without any copyright issues. It's a free concert after all. The reason I'm posting this is because even though I'm living in Asia, I'm often amazed by the cultural distinctions within each city, even within the same country. Its people, fashion, culture, music are all very unique. So I want to share this with you.
Here are some photos of the concert.
"Speak" in a while....
Updated.... here is the video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN_e2BJWMaI
realisophie:
Hi everyone
On a sad note.... Monday was a public holiday in Hong Kong.... The Buddha's Birthday. Unfortunately, there was not much mercy on the people in the Sichuan province. Just a few days ago (12 May 2008), an earthquake registering 7.9 on the Richter scale was measured in Sichuan, China. In just a few seconds, thousands of people were perished and the livelihood of many others in jeopardy. Please help.
If you are in Hong Kong over the Summer, or you live here. Please see below for directions on donations to the Hong Kong Red Cross to help relief efforts in China.
Thanks
香港紅十字會中國賑災金
Hong Kong Red Cross China Relief Fund
全港各7．11 便利店 (7-eleven stores in Hong Kong) *每次最低捐款為 (Minimum Donation) HK$100
可到全港830間7．11 便利店，以現金捐款。捐款時請註明捐予"香港紅十字會"。
Donate with cash through 7-eleven stores. You just simply indicate “Hong Kong Red Cross” as beneficiary organization.
網上捐款 Online Donation
閣下可登入此處，透過伺服器電子證書，以信用卡作即時網上捐款。該電子證書可提供較高加密通訊協定(SSL128-bit)及認證本會網上捐款網頁之真確性。
Please click here and make online donation by credit card with e-certificate, which will provide encryption protections (SSL 128 bits) to all transactions and identify our online donation page authenticity.
https://www.redcross.org.hk/donation/user_donation.asp?langId=2
直接存入銀行賬戶 Bank-in to "Hong Kong Red Cross" Account
市民可將捐款直接存入下列「香港紅十字會中國賑災金」戶口。
You could donate directly through the following bank accounts of our “Hong Kong Red Cross China Relief Fund”:
滙豐銀行 HSBC （004）-567-650155-016
恒生銀行 Heng Sang Bank （024）-267-175123-001
中國銀行 Bank of China （012）-806-0-000161-7
東亞銀行 Bank of East Asia （015）-514-40-39966-3
劃線支票 Crossed Cheque
請將劃線支票及捐款表格一併寄回本會, 支票抬頭「香港紅十字會中國賑災金」寄回香港夏慤道33 號香港紅十字會國際及賑災服務部。
Or send a crossed cheque to us together with the completed donation form to the International & Relief Service Department, Hong Kong Red Cross at 33 Harcout Road, Hong Kong.
The payee name “Hong Kong Red Cross China Relief Fund”
信用咭 Credit Card
請郵寄捐款表格回本會或傳真至2802 0017
Please return the completed donation form to us by fax at 2802 0017 or by mail.
繳費靈 Payment by Phone Service
透過電話或網上使用繳費靈服務捐款，可選擇商戶編號：9167(香港紅十字會) ，請致電2802 0016/ 2802 0021向本會索取捐款人編號。
For payment by phone or on-line service, please select our Merchant code at 9167 (Hong Kong Red Cross). Please contact us at 2802 0016/ 2802 0021 for a Donor ID.
捐款總額HK$100或以上可申請扣減稅項。
Donations of HK$100 or above are tax deductible.
如有查詢，請致電與本會職員聯絡。謝謝！
Please feel free to contact us for any enquiry. Thank you!
地址 : 香港夏慤道三十三號 香港紅十字會總部
Address : Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, 33 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
電話 Tel : 2802 0016/ 2802 0021
傳真 Fax : 2802 0017
電郵 Email : crd@redcross.org.hk
查詢熱線 Donation Hotline: 2802-0021
realisophie:
May 10 was a very significant event for global humane efforts and also for filmmaking.
A live broadcast (almost) around the world, with thousands of viewing events held in its name, I personally was most pleased that the founder of Pangea Day is a woman. On the show, she spoke most eloquently on her reasons for producing and organising Pangea Day since 2 years ago, and also showed films she made over the years.
One of the most interesting segments of the live telecast program was the feature on Laughter Clubs around the world, started by Dr. Padan Kataria some years ago. To date, there are 1 million Laughter Clubs around the world and growing, formed in the empowered vision that laughter not only is the best medicine but simply brings people together.
It was also most heartening to get glimpses of filmmakers who were flown from around the world, into Los Angeles specially for the event. Unfortunately due to time restrictions, we just saw each filmmaker smiling as the announcer pronounced hard names and then went straight to view the selected film.
This is one of my favourite films. A simple depiction of desire and mastery of dance.
Dancing Queen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev0lib5b9CQ&feature=user
To view segments of the live telecast, please go to
http://www.pangeaday.org/program.php
What Will Happen After Pangea Day
People inspired by Pangea Day will have the opportunity to participate in community-building activities around the world. Through the live program, the Pangea Day web site, and self-organized local events, everyday people will be connected with extraordinary activists and organizations.
Many of the films and performances seen on Pangea Day will be made available on the Web and via mobile phone, alongside open forums for discussion and ideas for how to take social action.
A Pangea Day documentary will be created to catalyze future activities, and dozens of talented filmmakers will make strides in their careers.
History
In 2006, filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED Prize, an annual award granted at the TED Conference. She was granted $100,000, and more important, a wish to change the world. Her wish was to create a day in which the world came together through film. Pangea Day grew out of that wish. Watch Jehane Noujaim’s 2006 acceptance speech now.
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