And the winner is

Aug 2 , 2013

Canto-pop singer Hacken Lee serenades the crowd with his classics, while backed by Yip Wai-hong's former students #stylescmp

Vivian Chen

EVENT Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award
WHERE InterContinental Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui

HAPPENINGS: There was no lack of impressive music performances at this year's award ceremony as the awardee, Yip Wai-hong, has been a long-time patron of music education. Not only that, his daughters Sincere and Wing-sie - music director of Hong Kong Sinfonietta - have both carved out successful music careers.

Having been in the trade for more than 40 years, Yip is often dubbed the "godfather of Hong Kong's Children's Choir". A starry line-up of guests, many of whom were Yip's former students, congratulated him. In recognition of Yip's outstanding achievements, Montblanc's CEO Lutz Bethge presented him with the award trophy and a limited-edition fountain pen crafted especially for him. Present and alumni members of Yip's Children's Choir paid tribute to Yip with a special show, followed by a solo piano performance by Yip's youngest daughter, Nina.

Yip has three musicians in the family ? what's his secret? Must be in the DNA.

Vivian Chen

In the trade since 2009, Vivian Chen is a seasoned features journalist. As the Deputy Editor of STYLE Magazine, Vivian represents the publication at various fashion and luxury events including Paris Haute Couture Week and Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Vivian’s beat focuses on fashion, watches and jewellery. Her story “Independent Minds” won Excellence Award for Best Feature on Timepieces at Asian Publishing Awards 2014. Vivian also manages the magazine’s social media platforms and digital content. She was invited as a keynote speaker at Facebook Ecommerce Business Summit in Shenzhen, China.