Top 10: If you could design a slogan to represent Hong Kong, what would it be?
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Here are our readers’ best suggestions ...
Cheryl Cheung Tin-wai, 12, Christian Alliance SC Chan Memorial College: It would be “Our City, Our Home”. I think we need to treat Hong Kong as our home. We should cherish and love this city. This is where we live. We should keep the place clean. Also, we should make Hong Kong more prosperous and make good suggestions about how we can achieve it.
Cayden Leung, 15, TWGHs Chen Zao Men College: Hong Kong is an exciting and vibrant city that offers many opportunities for everyone. It is a place where the past meets the future, where tradition meets modernity, and where dreams come true. To represent this unique city, I would create a slogan that encapsulates its dynamism and potential: “Hong Kong: A City of Endless Possibilities”. This phrase captures the essence of the city – a place for those who are brave enough to take risks and seize opportunities.
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Celia Ching Sze-nga, 16, Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School: I would go with the Chinese idiom: “A sparrow may be small, but it has all its vital organs”. Although Hong Kong is very small compared to other cities, this is a melting pot for different cultures from all over the world.
Mishael Leung Sin-tung, 13, International Christian Quality Music Secondary School: “We are one body and work in solidarity.” Lion Rock is one of our famous mountains. As the classic Cantopop song, “Below the Lion Rock”, goes: “Given that we are on the same boat, we can all help each other beneath the Lion Rock and leave our differences behind.” This song showcases Hongkongers’ spirit and highlights our unity.
Starry Wan Sing-yee, 14, Leung Shek Chee College: I believe “Add Oil” can be Hong Kong’s slogan. Even among non-Cantonese speakers, this expression roughly means “keep it up” or “keep going”. It is frequently used by young people to support and encourage one another. Whenever someone uses this expression, it lifts my spirits and gives me more energy.
Iris Chan Hoi-ling, 14, Leung Shek Chee College: “Enjoy the world’s food in Hong Kong.” This slogan means when you are staying in the city, you can enjoy dishes from different countries. Known as a gourmet paradise, Hong Kong offers you staple local food such as siu mai, fishballs and egg tarts as well as European, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian dishes.
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Wang Lee-yiu, 16, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College: “Hong Kong People Unite as One.” We must work together to fight the pandemic and continue our development. I am confident that the indomitable fighting spirit and resilience of Hongkongers will help the city overcome the challenge. This slogan represents my hope that all will be well in the future.
Zhou Chin-yu, 13, Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen): “Welcome to Hong Kong, a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend.” This slogan explains the unique characteristics of Hong Kong – the mixture of cultures and lifestyles that make it an attractive, mysterious and popular place for visitors.
Law Sum-yau, 13, Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen): My slogan would be: “Let go of the conflicts in your heart and pursue your ideals together”. These are lyrics from “Below the Lion Rock”. This classic Cantopop song that most Hong Kong people can relate to represents the bold pursuit of their dreams.
Shana Chen, 14, International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School: “Channel Your Lion Rock Spirit.” Hongkongers have busy lifestyles that can put a huge amount of pressure on them as they continue to fight for a better future. Not only is the “lion rock spirit” something that Hong Kong residents pride themselves on, but it also encourages us to keep going with a collective determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.