Yau Hon Ming developed great interest in music since young when participating in the singing class at a training centre where he also learned to play folk guitar, despite experiencing poliomyelitis which leads to difficulties in walking. He also learned different musical instruments including saxophone, erhu, Chinese flute and harmonica. After his championship at “The 1st Hong Kong Abilympics” and representation of Hong Kong to participate in “The 1st International Abilympics” in Japan in 1981, Hon Ming has been even more devoted to society and living a positive life.
　　

Hon Ming founded the band “Kinetic Band” in 1995 and became its vocalist, while he and the band frequently participated in public and group performances. He also composed a piece of flute music in 2007, achieving a breakthrough in his music creation, after which he has been active in promoting music through conducting flute classes in the church or in private.
　　

Hon Ming is also active in other art forms such as handicraft and photography, where his talents are recognized by being awarded the 1st runner-up at embroidery competition of “The 8th Hong Kong Abilympics” in 2011. His work was also shortlisted in various photography contests including “Rollei – Snapshots of Spring Photography Competition” and “Treescape Photography Competition”.

Awards
2011
1st runner-up, Embroidery Competition, “The 8th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
1st runner-up, Education Campaign Photography Competition(Open Division), “Inclusive Life – Show your Different Abilities” Youth Education Campaign

2009
2nd runner-up, “The 6th China Hong Kong -We Are Family Singing Contest”, Hong Kong Council of Social Service Celebrating the PRC's 60th Anniversary Organizing Committee

2008

2nd runner-up, “The 5th China Hong Kong -We Are Family Singing Contest”, Hong Kong Council of Social Service Celebrating the PRC's 59th Anniversary Organizing Committee
1981

Champion, Watch - repairing Competition, “The 1st Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Experience

2014
“Community Showcase”(Flash Ensemble performance), Christian Family Service Centre Cheerful Place-District Support Centre (Kwun Tong East)

2013
“A Bit More Than Arts Festival”─ Hong Kong Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme 2010-11 Annual Exhibition and Community Showcase’ (Flash Ensemble performance), Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADA)
　The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project “Open Studio- The Journey Music and Dance” (Flash Ensemble performance), ADA

2012-now
Flash Ensemble member, ADA

2012
Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2012”(Finalist), ADA

2011
“Rollei – Snapshots of Spring Photography Competition”, Rollei

2010
“Science in Green Living Photography Competition”, HKBU Faculty of Science
“Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2010”( Finalist), ADA

2009
“Cross All Borders: A Mini Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with Disabilities 2009” (Finalist), ADA
“ Treescape Photo Competition”, The Conservancy Association

1995 – 2000
“Kinetic Band” (vocalist)

1981
Watch-repairing Competition, “The 1st International Abilympics”, Japan


Links
“Cross All Borders: A Mini Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with Disabilities 2009”, Yau Hon Ming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noRIj4Mds2s

Media Coverage
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【Ming Pao】To See the disabilities with a smile through the camera https://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=444