HONG KONG, Jan. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth Square has received for the first time the "Citizen (Organisation) of the Year" of the "2014 SZ/HK Lifestyle Awards" presented by The Southern Metropolis Daily, in recognition of its commitment and significant contribution in fulfilling citizen obligation in 2014. Youth Square has always been committed to youth development. This year, Youth Square is nominated by member of final judge and selected to receive the award by the adjudication panel.
Youth Square has been embracing the mission of youth development and providing platforms for youths to diversify their development in art and culture by organising activities, including signature events of the year such as "Dancing Fest 2014", "Book Crossing Festival 2014" and "MY Crafts Mart". Youth Square "Dancing Fest 2014" lighted youths' fire of enthusiasm towards dancing and sponsored two "Youth Square Dance Ambassadors" to Seoul or New York to learn dance and expand their global vision. Being one of the large-scale book crossing activities in Hong Kong, "Book Crossing Festival 2014" encouraged youths to develop a good reading habit and participate in cultural exchange with environmental benefits. "MY Crafts Mart" provided a platform for youths to develop their career in the creative industry by inspiring their creativities, design skills and encourage exchange of experience. The event was spiced up with the "Youth Square Crafts Ambassadors" Election to provide a wonderful opportunity for young artists and designers to participate in marts overseas and expand their horizons through cross-cultural exchange. In addition, Youth Square actively promotes cross-strait cultural exchange and provides youths with environment that is relax, reliable, safe and full of fun and surprise for them to develop their potential.
The Southern Metropolis Daily has conducted the "SZ/HK Lifestyle Awards" for eight years since 2007. "SZ/HK Lifestyle Awards" is the only campaign which judges based on culture and lifestyle in Mainland and has cross-sectorial influence in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The adjudication panel of "2014 SZ/HK Lifestyle Awards" is composed of experts in art, cultural and lifestyle in Shenzhen and Hong Kong and selected a total of 14 awards.
Youth Square
Youth Square is a project commissioned by the Home Affairs Bureau of HKSAR Government, and aims to be the hub of diversified youth development activities for youths to develop their potential. Youth Square has a 643-seat Y Theatre, Y Studio, multi-function areas and Y Loft with 148 guest rooms. Youth Square is located in Chai Wan and is managed and operated by New World Facilities Management Company Limited on a non-profit making basis.
For more information on Youth Square, please visit www.youthsquare.hk.
