Dinner Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Singapores Representation Office in Hong Kong

12 Oct 2017

On 2 September 1967, two years after Singapore’s Independence, the Singapore Government established the Singapore Commission in Hong Kong. This was renamed to the Singapore Consulate-General in Hong Kong after the return of Hong Kong to the People Republic of China in 1997.

To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the establishment of the Singapore’s official representation in Hong Kong, the Consulate hosted a dinner on 12 October 2017 and was honoured to have Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung as the Guest-of-Honour.

The dinner was also an event to feature Singapore’s culinary and artistic talent and Singapore-Hong Kong collaboration. We partnered with Michelin-starred Chef Jason Tan from Corner House Singapore, and Hotel ICON, the teaching hotel of the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong. We also featured Singaporean jazz singer Ms Rani Singam (who recently sang the National Anthem at the opening of our Night Formula One race) and Hong Kong guitarist Mr Teriver Cheung to perform over dinner, as a symbol of Singapore-Hong Kong collaboration.

The dinner event was a huge success, and many were impressed by the culinary skills of Chef Jason Tan as well as the splendid performance by Ms Rani. Singapore and Hong Kong share excellent collaborative bilateral ties. We thank all of our friends who have contributed to our strong bilateral ties, and look forward to strengthening our partnership in many years to come.

Tables were named after Singaporean hybrid orchids and goodies bags showcasing products from Singaporean F&B businesses in Hong Kong were prepared

Ariel view of the dinner setup in GREEN, Hotel ICON.

A shot with Chef Jason Tan from Corner House.

From Left: Consul General Foo and Mrs Eva Cheng, Executive Director, Our Hong Kong Foundation

From Left: CG, Dr Law Chi-kwong, Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Mr Caspar Tsui, Under Secretary for Labour & Welfare

From left: Mr Liu Chee Ming, Member of Singapore International School Board of Governors, Mrs Fanny Law, Member of Executive Council and Mr Lawrence Chia, Vice-Chairman of Singapore Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong

From left: Mr Liu Chee Ming, Ms Zuraidah Ibrahim, Senior Editor of SCMP, Mr Stephen Ng, Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Mr Andrew Leung, President of Legislative Council, Mr Robert Ng, Chairman of Sino Group and Chairman of the Singapore International School Board of Governors and Professor Tony Chan, President of HKUST

Mr Robert Chua, Chairman & Founder of Live Interactive Centre, taken together with Chief Secretary Mr Matthew Cheung, CG, Professor Tony Chan, President of HKUST and Mr Lau Teck Sien

CG making opening remarks at the dinner reception

Chef Jason Tan introducing the menu he has specially prepared for the Consulate’s dinner

Bringing you a slice of Singapore’s City in the Garden to Hong Kong! Hotel ICON has one of Asia’s largest vertical gardens in their café, GREEN designed by a world-famous botanist.

Performance by Singaporean jazz singer Ms Rani Singam (who recently sang the National Anthem at the opening of our Night Formula One race) and Hong Kong guitarist Mr Teriver Cheung, as a symbol of Singapore-Hong Kong collaboration.

From left: Mr Caspar Tsui, Mr Clement Cheung, Ms Florence Lui and Mr Howard Fu, Consul (Pol)