CUHK held the ‘CUHK 50th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony‧Walkathon and Carnival’ on 27 January, initiating an exciting assortment of programmes spanning the whole year. Dr. Vincent H.C. Cheng, Chairman of the Council; Mr. Leung Ying-wai Charles, chairman, 50th Anniversary Celebration Organizing Committee; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Michael K.M. Hui, chairman, 50th Anniversary Celebration Co-ordinating and Working Committee; Dr. Chan Chi-sun, chairman of the Convocation; Ms. Yan Hau-yee Lina, president, The Federation of Alumni Associations; Mr. Peter Suen, representative of Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation; Mr. Johnson Yeung, president, The Student Union; and Mr. Xu Bing, president, The Postgraduate Student Association; officiated at the ceremony.

Over 3,000 walkers participated in the walkathon that took place at the Lingnan Stadium after the ceremony. A total of over HK$2 million was raised for the I‧CARE programme by this event. In the afternoon, a carnival was held at the Lingnan Stadium. Highlights included variety shows, booth games, children’s funland, parenting activities and trainer facilities.