On Friday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong is gearing up for the upcoming National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympic Games, which will be co-hosted by the two SARs and Guangdong. The Games will kick off next Monday and conclude on December 15.Hong Kong is sending its largest contingent to date, with more than 280 athletes.
We then spoke to officials from Indonesia and the Philippines on the latest regarding foreign domestic helpers who are affected by the devastating Tai Po fire.
And finally, two local artists told us more about this year's DesignInspire -- an annual creative showcase presented by the Trade Development Council.
9:05am-9:20am: The National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympic Games
Speaker:
Yeung Tak-keung, head of the National Games Coordination Office
9:20am-9:30am: Indonesian domestic helpers affected by the Tai Po fire
Speaker:
Fithonatul Mar'ati, Acting Consul General of Indonesia in Hong Kong
9:32am-9:45am: Filipino domestic helpers affected by the Tai Po fire
Speaker:
Patricia Yvonne Caunan, Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
9:45am-10:00am: DesignInspire 2025
Speakers:
Cynthia Mak, Hong Kong artist
Moon.noon, Hong Kong artist
