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26/02/2025

Behind the scenes of every flashy event: Gigi

We often talk about walking alongside young people, but how do we truly walk the talk? For Gigi, the driving force behind the Hong Kong Young Ambassador Programme, the answer lies in leading by example.   “Youth work is a marathon, not a sprint,” she says. For more than 20 years, she has poured her heart into guiding and supporting young ambassadors as they volunteer at tourist spots and major events. Whether it’s a holiday celebration or sports festival, she’s always been there – even if it means sacrificing personal time.   From setting up tents in the pouring rain […]
19/02/2025

青協「香港國際無伴奏合唱節」3月開鑼

時而澎湃激昂,時而輕柔細膩,無伴奏合唱以其純人聲之美,為聽眾帶來多層次的感受和體驗。由香港青年協會主辦的年度音樂盛事,「香港國際無伴奏合唱節2025」將於3月29日至4月6日期間,雲集逾20隊海外及本地人聲樂團,為期9天的活動將為本港呈獻一連串精彩演出。   重頭戲「國際無伴奏音樂盛典」將於4月4日(五)假伊利沙伯體育館隆重舉行。四支享譽國際的頂尖人聲樂團,包括來自意大利的電子音樂實驗先驅Rebel Bit、國際權威比賽vokal.total銀獎得主新加坡The Island Voices、美國傳奇大學組合Tufts Beelzebubs,以及屢獲冠軍殊榮的本地新星Tunatics。四支各具特色的表演團隊,連同多支本地無伴奏合唱組合,將呈現無伴奏合唱的極致魅力。   此外,不同的表演團隊更會在合唱節期間,走訪全港多個地點及學校巡迴演唱,並設互動環節,讓更多觀眾及學生近距離感受無伴奏合唱的獨特魅力。   「國際無伴奏音樂盛典」門票現已公開發售,歡迎公眾登入城市售票網urbtix.hk或親臨售票處購票。其餘活動詳情可瀏覽青協「文化藝術組」網站 csu.hkfyg.org.hk。   關於青協文化藝術組 青協文化藝術組一直致力推動本地無伴奏合唱發展,開拓更多青年參與文化藝術的機會和空間;每年舉辦多元的無伴奏合唱訓練及活動,至今超過300間中學、逾37萬人次參與相關的活動。青協更於2010年及2016年兩度榮獲香港藝術發展局頒發的「藝術教育獎(非學校組)」;而「香港國際無伴奏合唱節」、「無伴奏合唱教育計劃」及「青協香港旋律」從各方面支援青年欣賞及學習,亦培育了不少無伴奏合唱組合,為本地文化發展作出貢獻。   焦點表演團隊簡介   Rebel Bit(意大利) Rebel Bit是一支創新的音樂團隊,致力於融合人聲音樂和電子實驗,創造獨特的「聲音景觀」。他們的音樂風格受古典到當代音樂影響,並注重電子創新。通過獨特的人聲效果,如循環、樂器模擬和電子處理,使他們在歐洲團體中脫穎而出。他們的專輯《PAPER FLIGHTS》(2018)獲得了五項當代無伴奏合唱錄音獎(CARA)提名和五項無伴奏合唱視頻獎,而他們的第二張專輯《COME》(2021)則獲得了兩項CARA獎,分別是「最佳電子/實驗專輯」和「最佳專業編曲」。他們的足跡遍布全球,包括洛杉磯無伴奏合唱節、vokal.total、莫斯科春季音樂節、Vocalmente、Solevoci音樂節、VivaVoce音樂節、Levante音樂節和Correvoce音樂節。2023年,他們還成為了Vocalmente音樂節的藝術總監。   The Island Voices(新加坡) 氣勢如虹、活力四射。The Island Voices(島嶼之聲)是一支屢獲殊榮的人聲樂團,完美詮釋新加坡的音樂精神。這支矚目的樂團雖然成立僅三年,卻已在2022及2023年連續兩屆國慶日大遊行中大放異彩。樂團最近代表新加坡參加了2024年vokal.total無伴奏合唱大賽,與來自英國、德國的國際團隊競爭,並獲得第二名。他們此前還在2023年台灣國際重唱藝術節世界盃現代阿卡貝拉大賽中勇奪金牌第二名,為新加坡爭光。源自獅城,放眼世界。   Tufts Beelzebubs(美國) 來自美國麻省塔夫茨大學的頂級大學無伴奏合唱團Tufts Beelzebubs,以「用音樂傳播歡樂」為己任。樂迷暱稱他們為「Bubs」。這支成立於1962年的傳奇樂團,一直是當代無伴奏音樂的先驅。作為業界翹楚,樂團已推出逾33張錄音室專輯,最新的一張《Delirium》於去年十月面世。除了專輯製作,樂團更曾參與多個矚目的流行文化項目,包括在熱門電視劇《Glee》中擔任Warblers組合,並在NBC選秀節目《The Sing Off》第二季中榮膺亞軍。經過六十多年的傳統與創新,Tufts Beelzebubs持續引領無伴奏音樂的發展。   Tunatics(香港) 來自香港科技大學的吞拿魚清唱團(Tunatics),成立於2015年,是一群熱愛音樂的「Lunatics」,其團名融合了 「Tune」 與 「Lunatics」,象徵對音樂的無比熱情與執著。他們的曲目橫跨流行、古典及原創作品,充分展現成員多元的背景與獨特的音樂影響力。他們曾於2018年榮獲廣東—港澳藝術展覽金獎,在2016、2020及2021年的粵港澳大專無伴奏合唱比賽中奪冠,2022年更摘得港澳大專無伴奏合唱冠軍。近期更在2023香港無伴奏合唱比賽中奪得亞軍,並於2024年成功獲得國際組冠軍、香港組冠軍、最佳和聲與最佳舞台效果獎等多項榮譽。   傳媒查詢︰ 香港青年協會高級傳訊經理 何詠筠女士 電話︰3755 7044 香港青年協會傳訊幹事 劉嘉裕女士 電話︰3755 7010
19/02/2025

When science isn’t confined to textbooks: Ally

“STEM isn’t just about coding and robotics. Sometimes, big theories start with something as small as popsicle sticks and paper planes.”   For Ally Wong, the visionary force behind the HKFYG‘s Creative Education Unit, science is everything around us. She believes that you don’t need AI apps to stargaze; you can use paper and pencil to map the cosmos just as well. Those sine, cosine and tangent functions we learned in school aren’t just abstract concepts, but practical tools in real-world applications like forensic blood pattern analysis.   At the HKFYG Centre for Creative Science and Technology (CCST), Ally’s vision […]
17/02/2025

HKFYG Youth Research Centre announces latest “Youth Value Indicators” survey results

HKFYG Youth Research Centre announces latest “Youth Value Indicators” survey results   Revealing a rebound in youth confidence and interest in opportunities beyond Hong Kong, despite declining engagement with social, national and global issues   The Youth Research Centre of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) today (17 February) released findings from its latest “Youth Value Indicators 2023” survey. The study, which gathered the perspectives from 522 respondents aged 15 to 39, revealed increased youth confidence and aspirations to pursue opportunities in the Mainland and elsewhere in the world. However, it also highlighted a concerning decline in social […]
12/02/2025

Inspiring youth every step of the way: Kit

Meet Kit, a dedicated social worker and avid runner who has been combining his passion for running with his mission to support youth for nearly 30 years.   Going the extra mile to engage and empower young people through the sport, he has organised running teams and extreme challenges like “Run 21” – a 124km course visiting all 21 of the HKFYG’s Youth S.P.O.Ts within 21 hours – driven by his belief in the power of running.   He says, “While running, young people often share their experiences, enabling me to become acquainted with them and identify ways to provide […]
12/02/2025

青協總辦事處獲香港綠色機構認證

香港青年協會一直重視社區及環境可持續發展,積極推行多項綠色減碳計劃 ,更參與各類節能約章計劃,採取多種節能措施來應對氣候變化,顯著降低溫室氣體排放和電費支出。   為進一步推動環保,本會已簽署由環境及生態局與機電工程署合辦的「節能約章」,並在物業內積極實施節能措施,以減少碳排放,履行社會責任,攜手共創可持續發展的香港。   更多青協與可持續發展的活動,請瀏覽 sst.hkfyg.org.hk
25/01/2025

The HKFYG’s 65th Anniversary Luncheon and Neighbour Fest gathers 650 social leaders

  The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) today (25 January) welcomed 650 distinguished guests to its “65th Anniversary Luncheon and Neighbour Fest” at Wonderland, the West Kowloon Cultural District. The Luncheon united government officials, leaders from the education, social and business sectors, partners and friends, demonstrating widespread support for youth development.   Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs presided over the Luncheon as Guest of Honour. Other officiating guests included Siu Chak-yee, Commissioner of Police; Dr Zhang Zhihua, Deputy Director-General and Level I Bureau Rank Official, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government […]
23/01/2025

鄰仔送上蛇年祝福!

為了迎接蛇年,香港青年協會特別推出「鄰舍第一 」吉祥物「鄰仔」的賀年 WhatsApp stickers,滿滿的新年氣氛,讓祝福更有趣、更貼心! 不論是年廿八洗邋遢、團年飯、拜年,總有一款貼圖,幫你向親朋好友傳遞窩心新春祝福。 立即下載,與鄰仔開心過新年 祝大家蛇年行大運,身體健康!
20/01/2025

The HKFYG successfully concludes “Hong Kong International A Cappella Contest”

Pooi To Middle School and HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College emerge as champions Youngest primary school team proudly claims the Most Potential Award   The unique allure of a cappella lies in its harmonious melodies, created solely by human voices, without instrumental accompaniment. On 18 January, local and international talent came together to celebrate the art of a cappella at the “Hong Kong International A Cappella Contest Finals.”   An annual event organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), the Contest was a resounding success. The team from Pooi To Middle School claimed both the Championship and […]

 

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