Hong Kong school rearranges overnight World Cup watch party after feedback
Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School says event now to be held on morning of July 12 and previous circular aimed to gauge parents’ views
A Hong Kong primary school that earlier suggested hosting an overnight World Cup viewing event has instead opted to hold the gathering on a weekend morning in response to feedback from parents.
Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O clarified on Wednesday that its initial circular slating the event for the very early hours of July 15 sought only to gauge interest and holding the gathering in the day would allow more parents and pupils to watch the match together.
“After careful consideration and based on parents’ preferences, the school has decided to reschedule ‘World Cup Night’ to the morning of Sunday, July 12, 2026, and host it as a ‘Fun Day’,” the circular read.
“We hope this will allow more parents and children to watch the matches together, engage in interactive experiences and visit learning booths.”
The school said that the change was made in response to feedback from parents and the wider community.
A teacher, who only gave his name as Lui, told the South China Morning Post that the number of parents who had expressed an interest in attending the original late-night event was “not that sufficient”.
He added that the school then decided to hold the gathering on a Sunday morning to boost participation.