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28 Sep 2023

Towngas continues to show care and embrace social inclusion, giving away 330,000 mooncakes to community to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

(28 September 2023) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has been organising the “Mooncakes for the Community” programme every year since 2001, distributing mooncakes to people in need around the Mid-Autumn Festival, including elderly, grassroots families, disabled individuals and more. This year, we have continued to join forces with Legislative Council Members, District Council Members, charities and community organisations to give away over 330,000 mooncakes to over 130 charitable organisations and groups. Over the past 22 years, more than 3.3 million mooncakes have been given away through the programme.
 
On 16 September, Towngas and the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) held the “Celebrating Mid-Autumn with Your Neighbours” event at Kwun Lung Lau, Kennedy Town for the third consecutive year. The event was also broadcast live to the elderly from other housing estates, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in advance with 300 elderly participants online and offline. Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Managing Director of Towngas, joined in the fun and visited the homes of the elderly and ethnic minorities. He said, “Hong Kong nowadays is where diverse cultures and customs intertwine, as individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and abilities coexist. Only through embracing mutual acceptance and genuine appreciation can we dismantle deep-seated preconceptions, shed limiting labels, and dissolve barriers. Towngas and HKHS have undertaken substantial endeavours in this realm, striving to construct an inclusive community together.”
 
At the event, volunteers from the HKHS Caring Engaging Smart Team and the Towngas Volunteer Service Team delighted participants with lantern riddle games. Star volunteers Lee Man-biu and Woo Ying-man graced the stage with captivating renditions of classic songs. Residents from Jat Min Chuen also came together to form a multi-generational and inclusive dance group, showcasing their street dance moves. The finale of the event was marked by the volunteers presenting festive gift bags to the participants, adding warmth and liveliness to the occasion.
 
In addition, in partnership with several Legislative Council members, District Councillors, charities and community organisations, Towngas has embarked on the “Mooncakes for the Community” programme to distribute mooncakes to people in need.
  Press photos:
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Towngas joins hands with HKHS again to hold the “Celebrating Mid-Autumn with Your Neighbours” event at Kwun Lung Lau celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with elderly and ethnic minorities attending both online and offline.
 
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Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (1st from left), Managing Director of Towngas, and Dr Carmen Ng Ka-man (1st from right), Social and Elderly Wellness Director of HKHS, pay a visit to the elderly residents in Kwun Lung Lau. They present the elderly with gift bags and mooncakes, aiming to bring warmth and happiness to the elderly during this festive season.
 
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Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (1st from right), Managing Director of Towngas, and Dr Carmen Ng Ka-man (1st from left), Social and Elderly Wellness Director of HKHS, visit members of the ethnic minority groups living in Kwun Lung Lau to learn about understand their daily lives and also share with them the traditional customs associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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The event features Mid-Autumn Festival booth games, where Towngas volunteers actively engage with participants, creating a joyful and interactive atmosphere.
 
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Residents from Jat Min Chuen form a multi-generational and inclusive dance group, delivering a dynamic street dance performance that fills the entire venue with excitement and liveliness.
 
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The charitable organisations taking part in Towngas’ “Mooncakes for the Community” programme host their own Mid-Autumn Festival events, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared joy among the participants.
 

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The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
 

Ms Judy Chan General Manager – Corporate Affairs Tel: 2963 3486 / 9520 3139  Fax: 2516 7368 Email: cad@towngas.com

Ms Kara Kwong Senior Corporate Communications Officer Tel: 2963 3497 / 6698 3357 Fax: 2516 7368 Email: cad@towngas.com