On Easter Monday, a group of young people was given the celebrity treatment at a local theme park. From hanging out with performers to getting private lessons, the students had a great time.
The day was part of a programme called Sim Dream, jointly organised by Hong Kong Disneyland and Life Workshop, a non-profit social service organisation.
The programme was designed to help young people with a passion for a particular skill such as music and dance who do not have the financial means to develop it.
Once accepted onto the programme, students were subsidised by both organisers.
'There does not necessarily have to be a linkage [with Disney],' says Elizabeth Wong, media relations specialist for Disneyland.
Provisions range from offering private lessons to covering transportation costs. Many families cannot afford to provide their children with equipment, lessons or instruments needed to develop their talents, especially at a time of global economic crisis.
Selected students have displayed great potential. Tin Long, 16, won a break-dancing competition the day before the Easter Monday event.