On 12 March, RCS Hong Kong Branch organized the first Commonwealth Day Service at St John’s Cathedral including Buddhist monks, a Muslim imam, a Hindu priest, a Zoroastrian Dustoorjie and a Chinese lady bagpiper who played Amazing Grace. Following the service, there was a reception in the HK Club attended by 60 guests with the […]
Speaker Lunch | 7 Feb 2018
On 7 February, RCS, HK Branch, organized a Speaker Lunch at the Helena May. Victor Mallet, FT news editor and explorer, introduced his new book about the Ganges River, River of Life, River of Death.
Burns night | 27 Jan 2018
On 27 January, RCS, HK Branch together with the HK Highlanders celebrated Burns Night at the Ladies Recreation Club. Around 120 guests, together with the Canadian Consul General, enjoyed an evening of haggis, whisky and traditional speeches. Please click HERE to see the photos of this evening.
Charity Concert | 9 Nov 2017
Royal Commonwealth Society, Hong Kong Branch, organized a charity concert on 9 November at the official residence of the Canadian Consul-General. Operatic bass, Dr Derek Anthony, performed a medley of songs and $40,000 was raised to fund a choral scholarship at the Academy for Performing arts to help train a local singer.
RCS Forum: Brexit, a Commonwealth Opportunity | 3 Nov 2017
Our RCS Forum: Brexit, a Commonwealth Opportunity held at the Hong Kong Club on 3 November was a great success. Attended by around 80 people, the keynote address was given by the Rt. Hon. Lord Howell of Guildford (Chairman of the House of Lords International Relations Committee and President, RCS, London) followed by a Panel […]
RCS Evening of Music and Fun with Neville Sarony | 18 Oct 2017
On 18 October 2017, around 60 fellows and guests enjoyed a Musical Evening in the Hong Kong Club with Neville Sarony, barrister, author and son of legendary variety artist, Leslie Sarony, including songs from the first British musical, Show Boat.
Mentor’s reception | 27 May 2017
On 27 May, RCS organized a Mentors’ Reception at the Helena May. Around 15 Mentees from City University and 15 RCS Mentors enjoyed snacks and drinks at the Helena May. It was the first time any of the students had been inside a heritage building in Hong Kong. Over the next year, mentors will arrange […]
Dinner at Zoroastrian Club | 20 April 2017
On 20th April, RCS, Hong Kong Branch, organized a dinner at the Zoroastrian Club in Causeway Bay. Hosted by Council member, Mr Neville Shroff, who is President of the Hong Kong Zoroastrian Society and Charity Trust, the evening consisted of a talk on the history of the Parsee community in Hong Kong, who had originally […]
Commonwealth Day ｜13 Mar 2017
Royal Commonwealth Society, Hong Kong Branch, held its Commonwealth Day Reception in the Garden Lounge of the Hong Kong Club on 13 March. Attended by 80 guests, including the Australian, British, Canadian, Indian, Malaysian, New Zealand, Nigerian, Singapore and South African Consuls General. Chairman, Peter Mann, welcomed guests and read the Commonwealth Affirmation; British Consul General, […]
