Royal Commonwealth Society in HK

RCSHK News

RCS programme for the autumn season

We have planned a full and exciting RCS programme for the autumn season as follows: 23 September: Speaker Lunch at the Helena May: Tsering Namgyal introduces his new book, ‘Tibetan Suitcase’ October/November: Members’ Dinners at the Harilela Mansion and the Zoroastrian Club 14 October: Musical Evening and buffet dinner at the Hong Kong Club (Neville Sarony … [Read More...]

Commonwealth Day Reception

The next Commonwealth Day Reception will be held on 8 March 2021 with an Interfaith Service in St John's Cathedral at 5pm (including representatives of the Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Zoroastrian faiths, sitar music and bagpipes) and a Reception in the Garden Lounge of the Hong Kong Club attended by Commonwealth Consuls General. The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message will be read by the … [Read More...]

Shakespeare evening | 5 Feb

RCS, Hong Kong Branch organized a Shakespeare evening for 30 fellows on 5 February at the Hong Kong Club. The dinner theatre included a Bard's Quiz, first prize of which was a free birthplace tour kindly donated by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust at Stratford-upon-Avon. Here actor Daniel Foley is seen giving a Shakespeare masterclass to Consul General for Canada, Jeff Nankivell. … [Read More...]

An Introduction to the RCSHK

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) in Hong Hong Royal Commonwealth Society, Hong Kong Branch, was established in 1983 and provides a valuable network for Commonwealth citizens in Hong Kong; fosters friendship between people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, supports small local charities and promotes the values of the Commonwealth  e.g. diversity and tolerance. The Modern … Read More

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Annual Charity Ball | 4 May

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RCS Hong Kong Branch held its annual Charity Ball on 4 May with President, George Magnus and the Canadian and Pakistan Consuls General as guests of honour. Dance and singing performances were provided by the Academy for Performing Arts. Around $215,000 was raised for HK Alzheimer’s Disease Association.

Commonwealth Day | 11 Mar

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On Monday, 11th March 2019 Hong Kong celebrated Commonwealth Day with a multi-faith service at St. John’s Anglican Cathedral and a reception, hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society, at the Hong Kong Club, Central Hong Kong. The  cathedral celebrations included readings by Dr. Verner Bickley MBE (former Chair, RCS, HK Branch) and Dr. Gillian Bickley, […]

Burns Supper | 26 Jan

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RCS HK Branch celebrated their traditional Burns Night Supper on 26 January at the Ladies Recreation Club. Around 80 guests enjoyed the Address to the Haggis, Toast to the Lassies and Reply from the Lassies. At midnight all sang Auld Lang Syne before departing.