The Ambassadors' Ball 2009

The Ambassadors' Ball 2008

The Ambassadors' Ball is an annual fundraising event jointly organized by the Hong Kong Design Centre and Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design. Now into its second year and coinciding with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the theme of this year's Ball will be "Serving the People," with the full support of the liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR and the Y. Elites Group.

"Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design (HKAD) is all about capturing the creative imagination of the public. We believe that cultural and creative experiences enliven societies and foster growth. My personal hope for HKAD is that it will become a crucial platform aiming to help heighten awareness within Hong Kong localities, and help promote Hong Kong as a design city in the international arena. The funds raised will go to activities aiming to spread such a message. HKAD's feature events are Detour, Brick by Brick, Pecha Kucha and Cut & Paste," said Joyce Tam, co-Chairman of the Ambassadors' Ball 09.

"Proceeds (from the Ball) will help build a platform for the dialogue of design in Hong Kong, as well as promote new and existing local talent," added Justin Ng, co-Chairman of the Ambassadors' Ball 09.

Being a group of leading Hong Kong designers and creative people, you would expect something really special in the art direction for the upcoming ball and you won't be disappointed. Mr. Alan Chan, the renowned designer with a penchant for reinterpreting Eastern and Western cultures in a style that juxtaposes nostalgia with the contemporary, has kindly agreed to direct the decor of the Ball. Together with an auction featuring works from top Chinese artists, this event promises to be a unique showcase of the design and creative talents of contemporary China.

"We have the fortune of soliciting the internationally renowned home-grown designer Alan Chan's service in directing the entire decor of the ball. The event promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the design and creative talents of modern-day China. In the Modern China setting, dinner patrons will enjoy performances by various home-grown artists who have agreed to perform pro-bono in support of Hong Kong's art and design industry," said Tam.

Tam says that eager art collectors should look forward to the live auction (for pieces above HKD40,000) and silent auction (HKD40,000 or below), featuring seldom seen works from the likes of Michael Young, Wang Huaiqing, Simon Birch and Herman Miller, among many others. To end the night, the HKAD will be hosting a rocking after-party for the city's movers and shakers in the W's living room featuring sounds by DJ duo The Breakfast Club. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door on the night of the event.

Date

Date: November 6th (Friday)

Venue

Hong Kong

Time

8pm - Cocktail Reception, 9pm - Dinner, 11pm till late – After-party

Theme

Serving the People

Admission

Dinner – by invitation,
After-party – HK$1,000 per head (including 3 drinks) Themed "Comrades, Well Done!").
Enquiries and ticket: Ms. P T Cheung at 3586 3379 or email pt.cheung@hkdesigncentre.org

Guest of Honour

The Honorable Rita Lau Ng Wai-lan, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Commerce nd Economic Development Bureau
Mr. Li Gang, Deputy Director (Vice-Minister), liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR (TBC)

Ball Co-chairmen '09

Miss Joyce Tam and Mr Justin Ng

Guest singers

Pop singer Mr Justin Lo and Soprano Ms Joyce Wah-sheung Wong

Performer

Ginger Kwan and band

A committed partner of Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design:

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Venue Sponsor

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