Operation Santa Claus exceeded last year’s fundraising campaign and garnered more than HK$19.5 million in donations, bolstered by performing arts workshops promoting the spirit of giving.

Jointly organised by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the funds raised by this year’s OSC campaign will be shared amongst 18 beneficiaries across the city that serve more than 13,000 people and support disadvantaged communities, including children, youths, the elderly, and the disabled. This year’s ‘Performing Arts’ theme included workshops for the public led by musicians, dance troupes and arts collectives across the city.

The annual “Operation Santa Claus” (OSC) campaign, jointly organised by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and South China Morning Post (SCMP), kicked off today (November 3) at Broadcast Drive announcing 18 beneficiaries for this year's fundraising drive, and a performing arts initiative aimed at engaging and revitalising disadvantaged communities in Hong Kong.

The Financial Secretary Paul CHAN Mo-po, Director of Broadcasting Patrick LI Pak-chuen, the South China Morning Post’s CEO Gary LIU and the composer of the OSC theme song Harry NG graced the ceremony. They were joined by OSC 2021 ambassadors, award-winning actress Crisel CONSUNJI, singer and actress Kandy WONG and artiste Pakho CHAU, who will be supporting the fundraising campaign for his third consecutive year. Other guests included representatives from beneficiaries and donors.