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 The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) hosted its annual Hong Kong Spring Reception on February 4 (New York time), welcoming close to 400 guests from government agencies, businesses, think tanks, non-profits, academic institutions, cultural organisations and the media to usher in the Year of the Snake.  The evening was further enriched by a special performance featuring three talented Hong Kong musicians: violinist Ding Yijie, erhu player Yang Enhua (both from the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong), and professional pianist Laurina Hong. Sponsored by the HKETONY and Cathay Pacific, the trio presented a captivating selection of music blending Eastern and Western traditions, showcasing Hong Kong's commitment to diversity and inclusivity. 

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, we are launching the ‘Inclusive Arts at Your Fingertips’ DIY series for the first time, allowing you to immerse yourself in the fun of DIY at home even if you have zero experience! The series includes ‘Make Your Own Ukulele’ and ‘Paint Your Own Canvas Bag’. We have also invited three artists with disabilities design painting patterns for different DIY kits. Each set includes all the necessary tools and materials, a teaching manual and video so that crafters or those who want to relax can easily tackle the arty project at home. Our kits are tremendous for kids to get crafty and creative as well as train them to concentrate and be patient.

The renowned local artist with disability, Liu Tung Mui, Tung Tung, started painting at an early age and has developed a strong character in her art, with which, she has gained wide recognition and hounorable awards, including the “2005 Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award”. Striving over three decades in the local art scene, Tung Tung’s new book is divided into eight chapters, documenting her growth, her daily living, family and development of her creative path, as well as near hundred unpublished paintings from her new series from 2008 to 2019.

Cross All Borders is one of the ongoing, committed projects of Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong. This thematic arts festival is held every year alternating between performing arts and visual arts. It aims to uncover the great talents of budding artists with disabilities and encourage the pursuit of meaningful life through arts activities, as well as providing opportunities for the audience to appreciate the performances and artworks of these talented artists so as to enrich Hong Kong’s cultural landscape.

Attracting a total of over 10,000 artists and participants, Cross All Borders Festivals have won overwhelming response from budding artists with disabilities, as well as wide acclaim from the general public. With the supports of other foundations and organizations, artists with disabilities who were uncovered in Cross All Borders have achieved substantial accomplishments within their art field. Besides collaborating with the local professionals, they also got the opportunities to participate in overseas events and competitions, absorbing experience to pave their way to professionally development.