Hong Kong Premiere of the “Original Stage Production: The Legacy of Youth” in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong

Hong Kong Premiere of the “Original Stage Production: The Legacy of Youth”

in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong

Date:  9 -10 July 2025 ( Wednesday & Thursday)

Time:  7.30 pm to 9.00 pm  (on 9 July 2025)

            7.00 pm to 9.00 pm (on 10 July 2025)

Venue: Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU
Language: Putonghua and Cantonese

Please enrol at https://polyu.hk/KfXYZ on or before 4 July 2025.Successful applicants will be notified by email individually.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) launched the “PolyU Chinese Culture Festival” last March to celebrate the rich diversity of Chinese culture through various artistic themes and forms. The Festival aimed to deepen appreciation of Chinese heritage and strengthen a sense of pride and belonging to the Nation among our staff, students, and the wider community.

In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, we are pleased to collaborate with Guangdong University of Technology to host a series of events focused on national pride, including the “Original Stage Production: The Legacy of Youth” and an exhibition on the construction history of the Dongjiang Water Supply Project.

Centred on the theme of “Role Model of the Times”, the stage drama beautifully recounts the inspiring stories of university students from mainland China in the 1960s who dedicated themselves to the Dongjiang Water Supply Project construction. This work emphasises the Nation’s commitment for the well-being of Hong Kong residents and highlights the strong bond between the two regions. It illustrates that the motherland is always Hong Kong’s steadfast support, and having the Nation behind us is our greatest advantage for prosperity and stability. The stage drama has been included in the commemorative activities for the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong by Guangdong Province and the HKSAR Government, and has received commendation from the Ministry of Education.

The stage drama not only serves as a bridge for cultural exchange between mainland China and Hong Kong but also fosters understanding among young students from both regions, encouraging active participation in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Nation’s modernisation efforts.