“Together We Shine — A World Record Community Dance Supporting Inclusion and the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future” 1,600 teachers and students from Mainland China and Hong Kong schools unite to set a new SDG World Record
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), the Society of Boys’ Centres Chak Yan Centre School, and the Scout Association of Hong Kong Kowloon Region jointly hosted the “Together We Shine — A World Record Community Dance Supporting Inclusion and the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future” SDG World Record Event (Mainland Schools Chapter) on June 17, 2026. The event, connected online, successfully brought together 1,600 teachers and students from nine schools across Mainland China and Hong Kong to dance in unison, setting a new SDG world record. Building on the spirit of the Kai Tak event on April 19, which involved 1,400 participants, the two events together engaged a total of 3,000 participants, marking a milestone of profound significance.
Professor Chan Chi-hou, Vice-President (Community Engagement) of CityUHK, highlighted in his vote of thanks: “This event vividly demonstrates that education transcends geographical boundaries. The nine participating schools, coming from different cities across Mainland China and Hong Kong, showcase that our educational initiatives have reached a new milestone, connecting everyone together through technology. More importantly, I believe that all the students participating today are united heart to heart, working together to set a new world record.”
He also expressed his gratitude to SDG World Records for their support and to Professor Tinly Wong Tin-chee, Founding Director of the Community Med Care Clinic the officiating guest, whose presence added brilliance to the event.
The participating schools included three from Hong Kong — the Society of Boys’ Centres Chak Yan Centre School, Po Leung Kuk Luk Hing Too Primary School, and Po Leung Kuk Chee Jing Yin Primary School — as well as six sister schools from Mainland China: Shenzhen Pingshan Guangzu Middle School, Beijing Haidian Boarding School, Guangzhou Xinsui School, Tengzhou Zhishan School, Xining No. 11 Middle School, and Hohhot Guoxing Middle School. Teachers and students from all nine schools, connected through technology, embodied the spirit that education transcends borders and worked together to set a new record.
The event also promoted three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (Goal 4), Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10), and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Goal 16), alongside the fostering of inclusive communities. Professor Chan expressed his hope to continue collaborating with schools across Hong Kong and Mainland China, advancing educational partnerships to create a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for the next generation.