Hong Kong Lo Pan Kwong Yuet Tong “Young Lo Pan Award Ceremony 2023”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – July 30, 2023 – All 13^e day of 6^e month of the lunar calendar, the construction industry holds a worship ceremony to pray for the prosperity and development of their respective trades. “Young Lo Pan Award Ceremony 2023”, organized by the Hong Kong Lo Pan Kwong Yuet Tong, co-organized by the Vocational Training Council, the Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers, supported by Construction Industry The council was held on 30^e July (Sunday) at Lo Pan Temple in Ching Lin Terrance, Kennedy Town. A total of 42 young elites were awarded this year, hoping to recognize the outstanding contributions, pursuit of excellence and innovative spirit of young practitioners in the industry, more new talents would be attracted to participate.

“Young Lo Pan Award Ceremony 2023” was successfully held today. It was a privilege to have Ms. Linn Hon-ho, JP, Development Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as guest of honour, as well as Ms. Yu Po-mei, JP, Buildings Director, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Hong Kong, Mr. Chang Chi-ho, Heritage Commissioner, Heritage Commissioner’s Office, Mr. Leung Chee-kay, JP, District Officer, Central and Western District Office, Mr. Tang Chi Wang, Hong Kong President Lo Pan Kwong Yuet Tong, representatives of co-organizers, sponsors and members of the organizing committee who also attended the ceremony.

Ms. Linn Hon-ho, JP, Development Secretary, said at the ceremony that “The significance of the Young Lo Pan award is immense, as it recognizes and testifies to the efforts of young people and is also a form of legacy. Currently , the construction industry is enjoying a golden period of development, with projects like the Northern Metropolis, the Kau Yi Chau man-made islands and various large-scale infrastructure initiatives.These projects present incredible opportunities for young people who engage in the construction industry.

Mr. Tang Chi-wang, Chairman of Hong Kong Lo Pan Kwong Yuet Tong, said, “We hold the ‘Young Lo Pan Award’ to promote the spirit of Lo Pan, which includes two aspects: technical and moral. The first emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation, while morality is necessary to respect teachers and rules and standards. The importance of the construction industry to Hong Kong’s development is unquestionable. With the sustainable development of various infrastructure projects, the demand for talent in the construction industry will continue to increase, and the future is bright. I would like to encourage young people to seize the golden opportunity of the next decade, to seriously consider joining the construction industry as part of our family.

Cr Li Kwok-woon, Chairman of the 2023 Young Lo Pan Award Organizing Committee, said, “I am honored that everyone is here to celebrate the 139^e anniversary of the laying of the foundation of Lo Pan Temple and rewarding the winners of “Young Lo Pan 2023” in different categories, recognizing young practitioners in the industry who have outstanding performance and ambition, and encouraging future stalwarts with high potential to join and contribute to the construction industry. As president of the organizing committee of this award, I would like to thank all the members of the committee for their efforts which made this event a success. »

The “Young Lo Pan Award 2023” aims to encourage and recognize young people with outstanding performance in architecture, engineering, technology, etc., and provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and abilities. Miss Lee Ho-yan won the “Outstanding Young Lo Pan Award”, shattering the traditional image of male-dominated construction sites and proving that women too can have a place in the architecture industry depending on their strength. In addition, Mr. Chan Wa-keung and Mr. Leung Sai-hon won the Construction Award and the Construction Manager Award respectively. At the same time, Mr. Wong Man-him received the award for safety, health, environment and quality.

The organizer also organized the “Junior Lo Pan Innovation Award”, which aims to inspire high school students’ interest in architecture and cultivate their innovative thinking. By participating in the competition, students can discover and understand the “spirit of craftsmanship”. It is hoped that they will join the industry and create unlimited possibilities for Hong Kong. The winner of this award was Miss Chen Yi-xing with the project “Sustainable Development of Lantau Tomorrow Vision”.

Additionally, Lo Pan Temple, which is classified as a “Grade 1 Historic Building”, has a history of nearly 140 years. Fortunately, with the support and approval of government departments, it will soon be undergoing a renovation. At the same time, Master He Zhan-quan, a traditional building craftsman (ceramics) from Guangdong Province, was invited to Hong Kong to provide professional advice for the renovation work of Lo Pan Temple. It is hoped that the Lo Pan temple can be “reborn”.

Mr. Tang Chi-wang said, “After the repair of Lo Pan Temple, we plan to set up an exhibition hall next to the public office to showcase Lo Pan’s life and contributions. It will also present traditional tools of great historical value to the public. At the same time, we will regularly organize guided tours and workshops to promote Lo Pan’s “spirit of craftsmanship” and to inherit the valuable architectural history and culture.”