Yuen Man Wai has not been withheld from the path of starting his own career, despite his gradual loss of vision since teenage due to Macular Degeneration. On the contrary, he became the founder of “People with Visual Impairment Balloon Twisting Working Group”, where he shares the fun of balloon twisting with the public.

Man Wai has developed great interest in balloon twisting since the first time he came across the art by chance, and has been learning and practicing very hard on it. His effort was paid off and affirmed by the community. He treats balloon twisting as his lifelong career.

Man Wai achieved a Certified Balloon Artist (CBA) in 2015. He is the only CBA with visually impaired in Hong Kong.

Man Wai is currently a balloon twisting instructor, a guest performer and venue decorator at carnivals, birthday parties and many other events. He hopes to organise more activities or interest groups to share the fun with the public, as well as to encourage the life of others with his own life experience.

Awards
2011
　“2011 Life Driver Selection”, Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power

Experience
2015
　“JCCPA 15th anniversary cum Dementia Concern Campaign Closing Ceremony” balloon twisting booth, Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing
　 “2015 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival” balloon twisting booth, Hong Kong China Dragon Boat
　“Luen Wo New Hui” balloon twisting booth, Mission to New Arrivals Limited –Life Building Centre
　 “Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade“ balloon fancy car production, Hong Kong Tourism Board
2014
　Ronald McDonald House Charities Hong Kong Visting, Swarovski
　“2014 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival “balloon apparel for clowns , Hong Kong China Dragon Boat
2013
　“Stride for a Cure”, Hong Kong Cancer Fund
　“ ‘TREATS Journey to Integration 2013’ Carnival”, Treats
2012
　The Tenth anniversary commemorative book (Story Sharing), Labour Welfare Bureau Community Investment &Inclusion Fund
2008
　Founder, “People with Visual Impairment Balloon Twisting Working Group”
2005
　Bright Ambassador, “Mutual Supporting network Scheme: Bright Mentoring Scheme”, Retina Hong Kong

Links
Community Investment &Inclusion Fund New Book Recommendation: The Tenth anniversary commemorative book
https://www.ciif.gov.hk/tc/promotional-activities/ev00037.html

RTHK “Talent-Wise Employment: Balloon Twisting”
https://www.rthk.hk/tv

Media Coverage
2011 / 12 / 24
【Apple Daily】“A Man with Visual Impairment Twisting Balloons” (Chinese version only)
https://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=1251
2011 / 12 / 14
【The Sun】“Life Driver Selection Encourages People with Disabilities” (Chinese version only)
https://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=1250

2007 / 9 / 2
【Ming Pao】Person of visually impaired twisting the colorful life( Chinese version only)
https://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=1963