Youth Support Events

China Life (Overseas) and Octone Foundation warmly invite children and teenagers to participate in the 2026 “China Life Kids Art” Drawing Competition. Pick up your paintbrushes to capture environmental friendly actions that protect our planet, envision sustainable green cities filled with creativity and color, and imagine a future Earth powered by innovative technology. This event is co-organized by the Hong Kong Education Workers Association, with Headline Daily and Sing Tao Daily as official media partners.

CHAT is delighted to present Weave and Shout! — a vibrant summer exhibition accompanied by a series of children’s DIY workshops, including the "Towel Nunchaku Class" and the "Inventing Play: Toys from Everyday Materials", generously sponsored by the Octone Foundation.

This summer, Octone Foundation invited families and young people to experience Open the Box 2026: Pleasant Place — Ryan Villamael. Through art, exhibition viewing, and hands-on making, participants explored the theme of belonging and the idyllic notion of a “pleasant place”.

World-renowned magician Louis Yan is set to present his career's crowning achievement at the legendary Hong Kong Coliseum on 25 June! The event is presented by Chessman Entertainment Production (HK) Limited and supported by Octone Foundation.

WestK Performing Arts connects the community through WestK FunFest, partnering with community and charitable organisations to invite grassroots families for free Easter arts fun

Hosted by China Life (Overseas) and supported by Octone Foundation, the award presentation ceremony for the 2025 “China Life Kids Art” Drawing Competition was held at the China Life Center on January 31, 2026. Thank you to all the kids artists, parents, and teachers for participating.

The public art program “Weaving Qi” initiated by the Octone Foundation, led by artist Yang Beiya and curator Luo Jiahao (Karl Law). Participants wove red, gold, blue, and green ribbons into a pattern of “Qi” (symbolizing a fine steed), representing elegance, speed, and exceptional vitality, echoing the Year of the Horse spirit and the “Dream as Horse” theme. Drawing inspiration from international weaving arts, such as El Anatsui’s bottle cap tapestries and Ernesto Neto’s interactive installations, the project highlights handmade crafts to counter urban alienation and build interpersonal emotional bonds.

Organized by United Publishing Group and the Kowloon Youth Joint Conference, and co-organized by the Octone Foundation, the 4th “National Knowledge Quiz” Grand Finals and Award Ceremony were successfully held on 19th December 2025 at the Yau Ma Tei Multicultural Centre. Under the theme “Celebrating the National Games - Understanding the Nation,” the competition integrated topics such as national sports development, the history of the National Games, and cooperation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Through online quizzes and inter-school competitions, the event encouraged young people to learn about national development while promoting sportsmanship and patriotism.

Octone Foundation provided dedicated funding toCaritas Mother Teresa School to support students in need to participate in public examinations and overseas/local study tours. The foundation's chairman, Mr. Ho Fan, and vice-chairman, Ms. Cheung, personally visited Luen On School to gain a deeper understanding of the school's educational philosophy and student support services. They also engaged in discussions with the school, expressing their sincere concern for the growth and development of young people.

On July 27th, the Octone Foundation participated in the participatory art project "Unboxing 2025: Bloom of Light," organized by Tai Kwun Contemporary and led by Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki. The event was successfully held. The Octone Foundation invited 25 children from Po Leung Kuk residential homes to attend as the creative protagonists, transforming life memories into floral patterns through free creation, allowing them to "grow and spread" in the Tai Kwun exhibition hall, embodying the core philosophy of "Creating the Future through Art, Culture Without Boundaries."

The "China Life (Overseas) Presents: 2025 "Kids Art" Drawing Competition" in the Hong Kong competition area, hosted by China Life Insurance (Overseas) Co., Ltd. ("China Life (Overseas)") and co-organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Educators, was officially launched on July 1, 2025. This year, new media partners HeadLine Daily and Sing Tao Daily and support organization - Octone Foundation have expanded the influence of the event.

Through precise alignment with the growth needs of local students, the event donated school supplies and customized suitcases, while also completing a symbolic 100-meter-long painting that embodies hope. This artistic endeavor aims to inspire patriotism among young people and contribute to the revitalization of rural education.

The "Hong Kong Youth Bay Area Cultural Walk" will be held in various cities in the Greater Bay Area for two consecutive days (29-30). 50 Hong Kong youth representatives from various sectors will be invited from Hong Kong to visit a number of national and provincial cultural venues in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, such as the National Repertory Theatre Guangzhou Branch, and to have talks and exchanges with young people from the relevant fields in Guangdong.

Mr. He Fan, Chairman of the Octone Foundation Art Charity Fund, together with the charity organization Love·Contribution, went to Guizhou for a volunteer exchange trip, conducting teaching assistance locally, using his own strength to improve the futures of children in the area, and bringing his professional knowledge to Guizhou, not wasting the prime of youth.