The deeds of a Hong Kong volunteer who died saving others in the Qinghai earthquake may be used as part of moral education in schools.
Wong Fuk-wing, a 46-year-old volunteer at an orphanage in Yushu, died trying to rescue two staff members buried by debris during the earthquake on April 14. He earlier saved three children and another staff member.
Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing said yesterday that Wong's story could provide excellent material for moral education.
'Wong Fuk-wing's sacrifice of his life when trying to save others during the earthquake in Yushu county in Qinghai has reflected the greatness of love and the spirit of selflessness,' he said in a written reply to a legislator's question.
The Education Bureau regularly made use of current affairs and virtuous acts in moral education, Tsang said.
The Home Affairs Bureau would promote the volunteer spirit of Wong through documentaries, publications and sponsorship of volunteer programmes.