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At the ABU Robocon 2024, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) represented Hong Kong, China to compete for the championship in Vịnh Hạ Long, Vietnam together with competitors from the other 11 countries and regions. One month before the departure, the Hong Kong team raced against the clock to level up the robots to their limits, with a view to achieving the best result for the Hong Kong team. For the institutions which had lost in the local competition, they also put aside their defeat to cheer for the Hong Kong team, wishing the Hong Kong team a speedy success. The arena in Vietnam was studded with strong competitors, with the robots from the national team, Japanese team and Vietnamese team being especially outstanding. As the 1st runner-up of the previous ABU Robocon, the CUHK hoped to win again this year, and achieve remarkable results on the international stage. In the last battle of Robocon this year, could the Hong Kong team fight to the end and bring glory to Hong Kong?

The Hong Kong SAR Government is actively attracting talent from around the globe while encouraging all sectors of society to support their integration into Hong Kong. Efforts are being made to address challenges related to employment, entrepreneurship, housing, healthcare, and daily life, with the aim of helping these individuals establish families and settle down in the city. On the other hand, what difficulties do they face in finding schools for their children? What measures does the government provide to help these talents and their families integrate smoothly into Hong Kong? What impact will these newcomers have on Hong Kong's future? How are they adapting to life in the city and settling into their new environment? Each of these new stories under the Lion Rock will contribute to a fresh chapter for Hong Kong.

Art Basel will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre from 28th to 30th March, bringing together 240 art galleries from 42 countries and regions, 23 of which are exhibiting for the first time. One of the highlights is “Encounters”, curated sector dedicated to large-scale projects, with the theme “As the World Turns”. Among the 18 installations, 14 are created for this exhibition. Another noteworthy sector is “Kabinett”. This year, a record number of 36 art galleries are taking part, presenting works by 21 artists from the Asia-Pacific region and 15 from other regions. There are also free programmes for the public. “Film”, directed and curated by local independent art institution Para Site, will feature seven free screenings, bringing together the works of 30 artists, with the theme “In Space, It’s Always Night”.

Studio discussion Part 1: Learn about the application of smart logistics solutions that incorporate robotics and technology from an industry insider. Guest: Billy Siu, Business Development Director, Smart Logistics Robotics Company Part 2: Preview of the first major Picasso exhibition in Hong Kong in over a decade. Guest: Doryun Chong, Artistic Director and Chief Curator of M+ Segments: - Application of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the logistics industry - HKTDC “Fashion Hong Kong” in London - M+ “Picasso for Asia” - Highlights from Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Festival 2025

Memphis is pivotal in the history of blues, rock, and soul music, home to Elvis Presley. We witness a jam session between blues veteran Bobby “Blue” Bland and 17-year-old Will Tucker. Brandon Bailey showcases a unique mix of harmonica and beatboxing, while the North Mississippi All Stars deliver a blues-rock performance. During “Elvis Week,” we visit Sun Studios, attend a vigil at Graceland, and explore Memphis soul with The Bo-Keys and the Stax Museum, highlighting the city's diverse music scene.

The World Skills Competition is reaching its final stages, with each contestant striving to achieve their goals. *Benny*, competing in 3D game skills, faces unexpected challenges. What strategies will he employ? *Kelvin*, with solid fundamentals and quick welding skills, aims to make up for lost time in the air conditioning competition. *Sarah* and *伍泓軼* are working on autonomous robots. Will they successfully navigate their robot out of the maze? As *Mavis* in display design and *Jarvis* in pastry making approach the finish line, what final challenges await them? In the end, who will stand on the podium and bask in their moment of glory?

The 17th March is Saint Patrick’s Day, which commemorates the death of Ireland’s foremost patron saint. It’s celebrated, officially or unofficially, everywhere Irish people have emigrated. On the show later, we’ll be discovering more about what’s happening in Hong Kong to celebrate Celtic heritage and culture. The colour green invariably plays a large part in events related to Ireland and St Patrick’s Day but before we hear more about that, we’re taking a look at the “green fingers” of a Hong Kong father and daughter duo who are maintaining the ancient art of Lingnan penjing, also known as Cantonese penjing. Like bonsai, it’s the art of using plants and other natural materials to create miniature representations of nature, and it dates back to at least the 15th century. Alisan Fine Arts is currently presenting in its Aberdeen art space the debut Hong Kong exhibition by artist and scholar Xie Xiaoze. Xie is fascinated by books, and his works over the past three decades have included paintings, installations, photographs and videos that explore the relationships between knowledge, history and power.

Wing Lee Wai Wines Ltd., founded in Guangzhou in 1876, Wing Lee Wai relocated to Sheung Wan, Hong Kong in 1905. It mainly deals in Chinese wines such as Siberian ginseng wine and rose wine. Mr Ching, the fourth-generation owner, is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner by training, and has passed his recipes on to his son who now runs the business. Looking around the shop, there are many photos and paintings that hold historical significance. Meanwhile, an intriguing tale lies behind the brand’s packaging and logo alone. Apart from being a beverage, wine can also be used as a cooking ingredient – a head chef who is particularly fond of time-honoured Hong Kong brands incorporates the winery’s brews into his French dishes. With the passage of time, raw ingredients became increasingly difficult to source, while high rent and labour costs led the company to move its production line to Macau. The wine-making techniques and the shop’s prized treasure, which have been passed down through the generations, serves as an important source of spiritual support that sustains this business with more than a century of history.

This episode features some highlights of the award presentation ceremony for the Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme, and introduces several winning civil service volunteer teams: Hong Kong Police Force Volunteer Teams – With staunch support from the departmental management, the Volunteer Teams provided a wide variety of volunteer services, and their total number of volunteer service hours was the highest among the various teams. Digital Policy Office Volunteer Team – Being familiar with digital information technology (IT), the Volunteer Team has applied many IT items to the volunteer services, so that the recipients could enjoy the benefits and support arising from the new technologies. Hong Kong Fire Services Department Volunteer Team – Apart from the routine fire prevention and extinguishing work, one of the important items for the Volunteer Team was “After-fire Service”, which provided thoughtful and appropriate assistance to people affected by disasters. Drainage Services Department Volunteer Team – The Volunteer Team has produced a series of short films for the cancer prevention and rehabilitation institutions, so as to provide various types of useful information for rehabilitees and their carers. The hit rate of these short films has already exceeded 100 000. The programme also introduces two veteran civil service volunteers who received individual awards, with a view to demonstrating their community-caring and people-oriented spirit to the public.

CHAN Yiu-fai, the Hongkong Post’s Superintendent of Posts, considers that it is not necessary for Postal Officers to be smarter than others, but they must have a greater sense of responsibility. CHAN Yiu-fai has experienced the challenges during the epidemic and elections. As the management, he had to maintain the public service while ensuring the health and safety of colleagues. During the epidemic, he would always stay until the last moment, and would close the door and leave only after making sure that all colleagues had returned safely. CHAN Yiu-fai considers that both individuals and departments have to keep abreast of the times. He likes to learn from young colleagues so as to better understand social changes and discharge his duties more effectively. In recent years, the department has actively used technologies to launch services and enhance efficiency. However, he considers that human capital of the Hongkong Post is the most important resource after all. As a member of the civil service, it is the responsibility of CHAN Yiu-fai to serve the public with professionalism, positive attitude and dedication. What satisfies him the most is seeing that his service could bring convenience for the public, and won their recognition and trust.

On today's Backchat, we’re talking about the drop in primary student numbers. Education minister Christine Choi said on Friday the government was left with little choice but to change rules on how local schools can continue to operate, as Hong Kong faces a dwindling pupil population. Recent estimates indicate that the number of Primary One students is expected to drop by 23 percent over the next six years. This has prompted the Education Bureau to unveil more stringent rules for government-funded schools, with two of them already confirming that they will not be offering subsidized Primary One classes in the 2025-26 academic year. After 9:40, we speak to the organiser of this year's Forum of Indian Professionals in Hong Kong and learn more from an activist on how companies can play their part to fight human trafficking. 9:05am-9:40am: School closures 9:05am-9:30am: Dion Chen, Principal of Ying Wah College and Chair of the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools’ Council 9:05am-9:40am: Ruth Benny, Founder of Top Schools 9:05am-9:40am: Mervyn Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Policy Concern Organisation 9:40am-10:00am: Forum of Indian Professionals in Hong Kong 9:40am-10:00am: Gautam Bordoloi, President of the Forum of Indian Professionals in Hong Kong 9:40am-10:00am: Sunitha Krishnan, Social Activist and Co-Founder of Prajwala, an NGO helping sex trafficked victims reintegrate in society

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You will find many soft pieces and some Chinese works in Night Music. Friday and Saturday nights will begin with two hours of enjoyable jazz music. When you are alone and sleepless, please remember good music is always there on Radio 4. 「長夜細聽」節目當然少不了氣質優雅的作品，每晚亦會精選一些中國音樂送上。週五和週六晚還有兩小時爵士樂。 如果哪天你不能入睡，別忘了第四台這裡總有值得細聽的音樂。

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It's Monday's Brunch with Noreen, and we start with Trash Talk at 10.10. This week Marcy Trent Long speaks with Quentin Parker, director of HKU’s Laboratory for Space Research, about waste in space and how it affects us on Earth. At 11.10, we're joined by Saadia Usmani for this week's 'Chinwag'. Today we're talking about fake products. Do get in touch with your song requests and comments on Facebook. Weekdays 10:05am -12pm... on Radio 3

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2024 George Enescu International Competition: Violin Section Final Wakana Kimura, Mayumi Kanagawa, Hyeonjeong Lee (violin) George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra | Alan Buribayev (conductor) BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (39’) SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 (30’) BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 (41’) Recorded at Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest on 16/9/2024 2024艾尼斯高國際音樂大賽：小提琴決賽 木村和奏、金川真弓、李炫政（小提琴） 艾尼斯高愛樂樂團｜布里巴耶夫（指揮） 巴托 第二小提琴協奏曲，Sz. 112 (39’) 聖桑 B小調第三小提琴協奏曲，作品61 (30’) 布拉姆斯 D大調小提琴協奏曲，作品77 (41’) 2024年9月16日布加勒斯特羅馬尼亞雅典娜廳錄音

"March of the volunteers", the national anthem of China, is related to the bravery of Chinese young people resisting Japan's aggression of China. It was originally the theme song of the movie "Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm" which depicts the heroic stories of young Chinese marching to the front line to defend their country against Japanese aggression. Hong Kong is part of China. The National Anthem Ordinance came into force in June 2020.

RTHK Quartet was founded in 2009 with a view to promoting the genre of chamber music and encouraging the art of chamber music playing in Hong Kong.