CityUHK hosts “Together We Shine — A World Record Community Dance Supporting Inclusion and the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future” SDG World Records event
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), together with the Scout Association of Hong Kong Kowloon Region and the Society of Boys’ Centres Chak Yan Centre School, hosted the “Together We Shine — A World Record Community Dance Supporting Inclusion and the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future” SDG World Record Event at Kai Tak Station Square on 19 April 2026. The event brought together around 1,400 participants for an aerobic performance that blended dance and martial arts, forming a symbolic rainbow to represent inclusion, hope, and the protection of children. It was officially recognised under the SDG World Record title “The Most Cumulative Participants in a Martial Arts-Inspired Dance Performance”, actively responding to four UN Sustainable Development Goals — SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 11 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
On the day, the opening ceremony was graced by distinguished guests including Mr Ivanhoe Chang Chi-ho, District Officer (Kowloon City); Professor Freddy Boey, President and University Distinguished Professor of CityUHK; Mr Leung Siu-on, former Chairman of the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon, in 2015–2016; Mrs Winnie Chan Lai Wai-lin, President of the Scout Association of Hong Kong-Kowloon Region; Ms Kuo Chi-wing, Principal of the Society of Boys’ Centre Chak Yan Centre School; Ms Rowena Wan Man-wai, Chairlady of the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon (2026–2027); Professor Tinly Wong Tin-chee, Founding Director of the Community Med Care Clinic; and Professor Chan Chi-hou, Vice-President (Community Engagement) of CityUHK. In their speeches, they highlighted the importance of nurturing young people as responsible global citizens, fostering equality, and building inclusive communities.
A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of a fusion calligraphy character —combining the essence of martial arts and dance — created by Mr. Ng Kin Wai, President of the Hong Kong Wai Man Art's Association. This symbolic piece was presented to CityUHK and received by Professor Chan Chi-hou as a gesture of cultural artistry and community spirit.
The choreography of the world record dance was created by Ms. Katie Chan and Mr. Rego Sum, with Ms. Chan herself leading the SDG world record performance. Under the supervision of Mr Leo Lai, Official Adjudicator of the SDG World Records, participants dressed in rainbow colours performed a three-minute martial arts-inspired routine that was officially recognised as setting a new SDG world record.
The success of the event was made possible with the support of many organisations, including the Kowloon City District Office; The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon; Community Med Care Clinic; Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society Limited; China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association; The Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China Limited; Hong Kong Blind Sports Federation; DreaMaker Charity Ltd; Ele Bank Limited (formerly Airstar Bank Limited), Hong Kong Playground Association; and Sham Ching Youth Association. Their contributions underscored the spirit of cross-sector collaboration.
Beyond the record-setting performance, the event featured 15 themed booths offering sports experiences, AI Chinese medicine demonstrations, anti-fraud education, hand painting, aroma bottle making, and calligraphy art. The programme also showcased diverse performances, including singing, percussion, Thai dance, rope skipping, para-karate performance and a wheelchair dance.
