The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and the Times partnered with young illustrators to design characteristic paper flags to resonate

The traditional flag day is believed to be a collective memory of many people, and the beautifully designed paper flags are the protagonists.

Although the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals is one of the oldest charities in Hong Kong, it also emphasizes keeping pace with the times. Six years ago, it began to collaborate with young illustrators to design distinctive paper flags, hoping to resonate with young people and cultivate good deeds. Helping spirit.

Photography: Gong Jiasheng

The six paper flags are inspired by the "Instant Shadow" photo paper to "write down" every unforgettable moment

The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals' paper flags are not only exquisitely designed, but also fully express their service areas, purpose and purpose of donation.

Kazaf, Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, said: "This year's Flag Day is to retain the "good" shadow as the theme. The paper flag design is to highlight the satisfied smiles of the public after using the services of the hospital." The hospital once again met young people this year. In collaboration with illustrator Vivian Ho, she shared: “I write down the service introduction of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals under each paper flag, just like you often write commemorative words in the space under the photo paper. This design style It’s more retro, which brings out the sense of inheritance without losing its playfulness. The colorful and colorful colors add positive energy to the flag-selling activities."

Kazaf hopes that young people can participate more in charity work and appeals to everyone to support Flag Day on August 25.

The young generation has unlimited creativity and art shows the development of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in medical, education, social services, public services and classic fundraising projects.

Kazaf said: "I hope to attract citizens to pay attention to the flag day through the innovative design of the paper flags, so that they can take the initiative to learn more about the hospital’s services and help those in need." The two most impressed him Paper flags with the theme of fundraising activities.

Because these two paper flags not only cleverly record the classic scenes of the joy of Donghua, depict the smiles of the volunteers in the fundraising call center, and the grand occasion of flag day student volunteers selling flags on the street, but also bring out the purpose of charity, And the hospital will not deduct administrative fees from the donations.

This year's Flag Day is scheduled to be held on August 25, which can be said to be the end of the summer vacation.

Kazaf said with a smile: "The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals has always encouraged members of the board of directors to participate in the whole family. I will participate in the same day with Yu Lai. He is very looking forward to the flag day activities!"

Subsidiary social enterprises promote social inclusion and strengthen the employability of people with disabilities

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Flag Day donation proceeds will be used to support the development of social welfare and education services, and the inclusive social enterprise iBakery is one of the beneficiaries.

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals’ flag day donations will be used to support the development of social welfare and education services for the hospital. One of the beneficiaries is iBakery, an inclusive social enterprise under its jurisdiction.

Since its establishment in 2010, the scope of iBakery's services has continued to expand. There are currently two bakery workshops, three bakeries, six restaurants and light food stations, employing more than 110 employees, of which 58% are disabled.

As long as they are trained, disabled employees can handle the busy afternoon market with ease, and their performance is not inferior to normal employees.

Terry, who works in the Wanchai branch, is also competent for food delivery, water bar and cashier positions, and can also handle dine-in and takeaway orders step by step.

Working at iBakery brought him satisfaction and developed a precious friendship with his colleagues. His colleague and childhood friend Jiahao also expressed the same feeling.

In addition to regular restaurant work, Galore will also participate in inclusive activities organized by the restaurant to teach children how to make cookies and demonstrate hand-made coffee to further promote social integration.

Kazaf (left) said that the cookies produced by iBakery are well-known: "Everyone is praised after eating!" Jiahao (middle) and Terry (right) both expressed their enjoyment of working at iBakery.

In order to keep up with the flow of young people, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals has specially set up prize-winning games on the Internet, and randomly interviewed young passers-by in the downtown area in the form of street interviews, in a relaxed style of answering, bringing out the message of helping others as happiness, and then through social media Played on YouTube to encourage everyone to do good and help others.

Participants of online mini-games will have a chance to win a series of limited edition prizes. For details, please visit: https://tungwah-flagday2021.com/.

In order to attract more young people to learn about the flag day of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, a special online mini-game is set up. Participants have a chance to win limited edition prizes, including denim bags designed by Vivian, transparent long umbrellas and exquisite towels.