The 2018 Hong Kong Ballet Ball:
The Gatsby Christmas Soiree
Featuring Christmas trees charity auction and
performance excerpts from The Great Gatsby
[Hong Kong, 5 December 2018] The 2018 Hong Kong Ballet Ball: The Gatsby Christmas Soiree was held successfully at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong yesterday. As one of the signature charity balls in town, the Hong Kong Ballet Ball boasts a history of 33 years. The funds raised in the evening will be used for the Company to continue staging inspiring productions, encouraging emerging artists, nurturing the next generation of audiences, as well as maintaining a full schedule of community engagement activities.
This Great Gatsby Gala took the guests back to the Roaring Twenties with its themed decorations and Art Deco chandeliers. The stylish black-tie event featured mesmerising performances from the Company’s upcoming production – Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby, and a very special Christmas trees charity auction. In addition, guests bid on luxury items at the silent auction and danced the night away after the dinner, courtesy of a live jazz band.
Over 300 prominent society figures and celebrities attended an evening of fine dining and fabulous entertainment. Among them were Ms Daisy Ho, Chairman of Hong Kong Ballet’s Board of Governors and Co-Chair of The Gatsby Christmas Soiree; Mrs Mira Yeh, Vice-Chairman of Hong Kong Ballet’s Board of Governors and Co-Chair of The Gatsby Christmas Soiree; Members of Board of Governors of Hong Kong Ballet – Ms Linda Fung, Mrs Deirdre Fu Tcheng, Ms Lindzay Chan, Ms Flora Zeta Cheong-Leen, Dr h. c., Mrs Leigh Tung Chou, Mrs Anne Wang Liu, Ms Evonne Tsui, Mr Arthur Minshiang Wang; Ms Pansy Ho; Ms Maisy Ho; Ms Maya Lin; Mrs Alison Chan El-Azar; Ms Adelene Chan; Ms Antonia Li; Ms Claudine Ying; Mrs Michelle Cheng-Chan; Mr Alan Chan; Ms Winnie Chiu; Mrs Adrienne Hui; Mrs Joanna Hotung; Ms Elly Lam; Mr Harris Chan; Mr Real Ting; Ms Joyce Lee; Mr Brandon Chau; Mrs Jade Yang; Mr Jonathan Cheung and many more.
In collaboration with Key Partner LANDMARK, three stunning Christmas trees elegantly decorated by world famous brands Balmain, Cartier and Jimmy Choo from the Ballet for All Christmas Tree Campaign were auctioned at the Ball. These trees will be reconstructed by the brands at the donors’ designated locations afterwards, further spreading the joy of sharing through families and corporations. The proceeds of the charity auction will be used to support the staging of a Relaxed Performance customised for special needs audiences with autism or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.
Chairman of Hong Kong Ballet’s Board of Governors and Co-Chair of The Gatsby Christmas Soiree Ms Daisy Ho said, “Hong Kong Ballet is dedicated to bringing ballet enjoyment to all, including the overlooked communities. Our mission is to embrace audiences of all abilities. We have set up the Accessibility Fund to offer free tickets and ballet workshops to the underserved, and joined hands with local charities to welcome audiences with special needs in a sensory-friendly theatre, ensuring that ballet is accessible to all. It is our honour to have established wonderful connection with the Hong Kong SAR Government, in particular with the Home Affairs Bureau and the Leisure Cultural Services Department, which serves as the catalyst for growth of the Company on many levels – to continue staging inspiring productions, nurturing new talents, and fostering ongoing collaborations with the community. The Art Development Matching Grants Pilot Scheme, since 2016, has further helped to enhance our ability in raising donations and sponsorships through matching grants from the Government.”
Vice-Chairman of Hong Kong Ballet’s Board of Governors and Co-Chair of The Gatsby Christmas Soiree Mrs Mira Yeh added, “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our Key Partner LANDMARK, Champange Partner Perrier-Jouët, Media Partner Hong Kong Tatler and Hotel Partner Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. We would also like to sincerely thank our sponsors, table patrons and partners for their continued support and generosity. Our big thank-you also goes to our amazing Committee members. This diverse group of talented individuals has contributed so much energy and ideas to bringing our guests a captivating evening.”
The 2018 Hong Kong Ballet Ball Committee
Co-Chairs: Ms Daisy Ho, Mrs Mira Yeh
Members: Mr Benjamin Aubanton, Mrs Janice Chan-Choy, Mr Will Lam, Ms Porcia Leung, Ms Maya Lin, Ms Amelie de Mony-Pajol and Mr Stephen Yeung
Key Partner
LANDMARK
Media Partner
Hong Kong Tatler
Emcee Champagne Partner
Perrier-Jouët
Emcee
Mr Desmond So
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Photo 1 (from left): Mr Paul Tam, Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet; Board of Governors of Hong Kong Ballet: Mr Arthur Minshiang Wang, Ms Linda Fung, Ms Flora Zeta Cheong-Leen, Dr.h.c., Mrs Deirdre Fu Tcheng, Ms Lindzay Chan, Ms Daisy Ho (Chairman), Mrs Mira Yeh (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Anne Wang Liu, Ms Evonne Tsui, Mrs Leigh Tung Chou; Mr Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet
Photo 2 (from left): The 2018 Hong Kong Ballet Ball Committee (from left): Mr Will Lam, Mr Benjamin Aubanton, Ms Porcia Leung, Mrs Janice Chan-Choy, Ms Daisy Ho (Co-Chair), Mrs Mira Yeh (Co-Chair), Ms Maya Lin, Ms Amelie de Mony-Pajol, Mr Stephen Yeung
Photo 3 (from left): Ms Daisy Ho; Mr Warren Bishop, Director & Head of Retail, Commercial Property, Hongkong Land; Mrs Mira Yeh
Photo 4 (from left): Ms Daisy Ho; Mr Frantz Hotton, Managing Director of Pernod Rocard Hong Kong & Macau; Mrs Mira Yeh
Photo 5 (from left): Ms Daisy Ho; Mr Sean Fitzpatrick, Chief Content Officer & Managing Director of Hong Kong Tatler; Mrs Mira Yeh
Photo 6 (from left): Ms Daisy Ho; Mr Richard Greaves, Area VP and General Manager of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong; Mrs Mira Yeh
Photo 7: Ms Daisy Ho
Photo 8: Ms Flora Zeta Cheong-Leen, Dr h.c.
Photo 9 (from left): Mrs Michelle Cheng Chan, Ms Daisy Ho, Mrs Mira Yeh
Photo 10 (from left): Ms Antonia Li, Ms Elly Lam
Photo 11 (from left): Mrs Alison Chan-El Azar, Mr Karim El Azar
Photo 12: Mr Sean Fitzpatrick
Photo 13 (from left): Mr Julian Liu, Mrs Anne Wang Liu
Photo 14: Ms Joyce Lee
Photo 15 (from left): Mr Robert Yau, Mrs Irene Yau
Photo 16 (from left): Mrs Leigh Tung Chou, Mrs Joanna Hotung
Photo 17: Mr Brandon Chau
Photo 18 (from left): Mrs Adrienne Hui, Mr Justin Hui
Photo 19: Mrs Olivia Lee-Davies
Photo 20 (from left): Mrs Jade Yang, Mr Jonas Yang
Photo 21 (from left): Ms Adelene Chan, Mrs Alison Chan-El Azar
Photo 22 (from left): Mrs Mira Yeh, Mr V Nee Yeh
Photo 23 (from left): Mrs Alison Chan-El Azar, Mr Jonathan Cheung, Ms Antonia Li, Mrs Michelle Cheng Chan, Ms Elly Lam, Mr Harris Chan
Photo 24 (from left): Mr Jonathan Cheung, Ms Elly Lam, Mr Harris Chan
Photo 25 (from left): Ms Amanda Lee, Ms Michelle Lau, Ms Caitlin Yang, Ms Madeleine Liu
Photo 26 (from left): Ms Pansy Ho, Ms Daisy Ho, Ms Maisy Ho
Photo 27 (from Left): Ms Joanne Chan, Mrs Jade Yang, Mr Jonas Yang, Mr David Kung, Mrs Roletta Kung, Mr Real Ting, Mr Stephen Yeung
Photo 28 (from left): Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Henry Sheldon, Lai Nok Sze Vanessa, Wang Qingxin, Garry Corpuz
Photo 29 (from left): Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Hu Song Wei Ricky, Henry Sheldon, Lai Nok Sze Vanessa, Li Lin
Photo 30 (from Left): Mrs Leigh Tung Chou, Mrs Anne Wang Liu, Ms Flora Zeta Cheong-Leen, Dr h.c., Mr Paul Tam, Ms Daisy Ho, Mr Septime Webre, Mrs Mira Yeh, Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Leung Chunlong, Lai Pui Ki Peggy, Gao Ge
Photo 31: Mr Desmond So
Photo 32 (from left): Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Henry Sheldon, Wang Qingxin, Shunsuke Arimizu, Gao Ge, Luis Cabrera, Lai Nok Sze Vanessa, Leung Chunlong, Lai Pui Ki Peggy, Yang Ruiqi, Lin Chang-yuan Kyle
Photo 33 (from left): Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Luis Cabrera, Lai Nok Sze Vanessa, Wang Qingxin, Henry Sheldon; Ms Amanda Lee; Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Shunsuke Arimizu, Gao Ge, Lin Chang-yuan Kyle; Ms Caitlin Yang; Hong Kong Ballet Dancer Yang Ruiqi; Ms Michelle Lau; Hong Kong Ballet Dancers: Lai Pui Ki Peggy, Leung Chunlong; Ms Madeleine Liu
Photo 34: Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby | Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photo 35: Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby | Dancers (from left) Garry Corpuz, Chen Zhiyao
Photo 36: Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby | Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photo 37: Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby | Dancers: Chen Zhiyao and Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photo 38: Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby | Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photo 39: The 2018 Hong Kong Ballet Ball: The Gatsby Christmas Soiree Venue Decor
Photo 40: The 2018 Hong Kong Ballet Ball: The Gatsby Christmas Soiree Venue Decor
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