New Life E-Newsletter March 2026
'330 Day 2026’ – 330 Sense.To Live
‘Five-Senses Carnival’ Successfully Held
To mark the Association’s 60th anniversary, New Life joined hands with MTR Corporation, Tam Jai International’s brands TamJai Yunnan Mixian and TamJai SamGor Mixian, Eslite Bookstore, The Alchemist Cafe Bistro, and its own New Life Farm and social enterprises cafe330 and so330 to launch the "330 Day 2026” – 330 Sense.To Live, a citywide five‑senses journey, starting from March. The grand finale – the "330 Sense.To Live – Five Senses Carnival” – was successfully held on 28 and 29 March at The Wai, Tai Wai.
The ceremony was officiated by (in the above photo) Dr. Cecilia FAN, JP (sixth from right), Under Secretary for Health; Mr. HO Kai‑ming, JP (fifth from left), Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Dr. ZHOU He (fifth from right), Deputy Director-General of the Department of Social Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Dr. KO Wing‑man, GBS, JP (fourth from left), Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Member of the Executive Council, and Chairman of the Social Welfare Advisory Committee; Dr. David LAM (third from left), Legislative Council Member for the Medical and Health Services functional constituency; Mr. Edward TO, JP (fourth from right), Director of Social Welfare, along with other guests. They were joined by Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (sixth from left), Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life. The event venue was fully seated with around 100 guests, including partners, government officials, representatives from non‑profit organisations and tertiary institutions, businesses and service users.
Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life, said in her welcome speech: "This year, we are honoured and grateful to our many ‘Partners in Journey’ for their staunch support in promoting the citywide Sense.To Live five-senses journey. To date, over 10,000 members of the public have taken part in it. Due to the overwhelming response, we will extend the five‑senses missions to 10 April. We look forward to your support.”
Dr. Cecilia FAN, JP, Under Secretary for Health, acknowledged New Life’s years of effort in promoting mental health. She noted that taking just a few minutes to "pause” and do something one enjoys – such as savouring a drink – can effectively relieve stress and regulate emotions.
Mr. HO Kai‑ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, remarked that people in Hong Kong live at a frantic pace and often feel immense pressure as they strive to achieve goals quickly. He encouraged the public to "open their five senses” and adopt a slower pace in daily life – for example, feeling the texture of food while eating, or slowly savouring the scent of a book while reading.
‘Five Senses Carnival’ – Multi‑sensory Booths Contribute to Holistic 330 Well-being
Themed "Micro-break, sense, connect”, the 330 Sense.To Live – Five Senses Carnival transformed The Wai in Tai Wai into a sensory exploration space. Through different sense-oriented missions, the public could experience the importance of noticing their own state and emotional changes. The event featured many interactive booths and workshops, including a touch exploration station, a sound connection station, an urban scent station, a five‑flavour exploration station, an AI visual transformation booth and a drawing workshop. Visitors engaged enthusiastically in the five‑senses experiences.
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330 Sense.To Live Citywide Five‑Senses Journey Extends to 10 April to Meet Popular Demand
Co‑organised by New Life and its partners: MTR Corporation, Tam Jai International’s brands TamJai Yunnan Rice Noodles and TamJai SamGor Rice Noodles, Eslite Bookstore, The Alchemist Cafe Bistro, as well as New Life Farm and social enterprises cafe330 and so330, the 330 Sense.To Live five‑senses journey covered over 300 locations across Hong Kong. Through the "330 Day” mobile page, participants can start a series of sense-oriented missions lasting around a minute, practising awareness of their own body and environmental cues in everyday settings. To date, the event has recorded more than 10,000 participants. Due to the enthusiastic response, New Life has extended the five‑senses mission from the original end of March to 10 April, covering the entire Easter holiday.
Besides visiting locations across the city, several in‑depth experiential activities have also been successfully held, allowing the public to practise holistic wellness in different settings. In collaboration with Eslite Bookstore, New Life organised a "Return to the present with five senses” talk and a "Mindful breathing experience” workshop on 8 March at Eslite’s Causeway Bay store. Led by New Life’s clinical psychologist and an artist, participants used breathing and sound exercises to reset their state amid a busy pace and explored how to be aware of and enjoy the present.
On 15 March, New Life teamed up with The Alchemist Cafe Bistro to run two "Slow eating with five senses” workshops (left photo above), guiding participants to start with a cup of coffee and practise slowing down their eating rhythm, turning a daily meal into a "330 micro break” of self‑dialogue. During the event, an eco‑experience was also held at New Life Farm (right photo above), where participants stepped into real farmland, observed plant forms and seasonal scents, and experienced a rhythm and air distinctly different from those of the city.
Diversity and Inclusion Arts Festival 2026 Opening Ceremony Successfully Held
Co‑organised by the Labour and Welfare Bureau and multiple rehabilitation and social welfare organisations, the Diversity and Inclusion Arts Festival 2026 took place from 20 to 29 March at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Through art exhibitions, inclusive arts performances, an art bazaar, inclusive arts workshops, and district‑based enablement arts activities, the Festival showcased the creativity and diverse talents of persons with disabilities, inviting the public to rethink the true meaning of "inclusion” in daily life in a relaxed way. This year, New Life was honoured to be one of the steering committee members of the Festival.
The opening ceremony was held on 20 March at the Grand Theatre of the Xiqu Centre. Mr. Chris SUN, JP (fourth from left), Secretary for Labour and Welfare, was the officiating guest. He was joined by Mr. Thomas CHU (third from left), Chairman of the Steering Committee of the 2026 "Diversity and Inclusion Arts Tour” and Chief Executive Officer of New Life; Mrs. Winnie KANG, JP (fourth from right), Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Labour and Welfare Bureau; Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (second from left), Chairperson of the Executive Committee of New Life; Dr. Kevin LAU, MH, JP (third from right), Vice Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee; Mr. David NG, Assistant Director (Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services) (second from right), Social Welfare Department; Ms. Josephine LEE, MH (first from right), Chief Executive Officer, St. James’ Settlement; and Ms. Grace CHENG, JP (first from left), Vice Chairperson, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong to officiate at the ceremony.
Opening Ceremony and Diversity and Inclusion Arts Showcase
The opening ceremony featured short musical pieces performed by artists with disabilities and cross‑genre musicians, marking the beginning of a series of inclusive programmes. Through sand painting, music and dance performances, disabled artists demonstrated their dedication to the arts and their limitless potential on stage.
That evening, the "2026 Diversity and Inclusion Arts Showcase” was presented jointly by participating groups and artists. Focusing on cross‑media and cross‑ability collaboration, the showcase presented dance, music, theatre, multimedia and interdisciplinary performances.
Barrier‑free Art Exhibition, Performances, Bazaar and Workshops
The atrium of the Xiqu Centre housed multiple activities, including an inclusive art bazaar and an art exhibition. Several inclusive arts workshops were also held on site, led by artists with disabilities and art instructors, who guided participants of all ages in expressing themselves through handicrafts, performances or multimedia creations.
Mr. Chris SUN, JP (second from right in the photo below), Secretary for Labour and Welfare, together with Mrs. SUN (first from right), Mr. Thomas CHU (first from left), Chairman of the Steering Committee of the 2026 "Diversity and Inclusion Arts Tour” and Chief Executive Officer of New Life, Mrs. Winnie KANG, JP (second from left), Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Labour and Welfare Bureau and other guests, visited New Life’s booth.
Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement Awards Ceremony
New Life Receives Two Honours
At the Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement Awards Ceremony, New Life was honoured with the "Outstanding Supporting Social Enterprise Organisation” award. In addition, its social enterprise brand "rwb 330” won the "My Favourite Social Enterprise Award”, thanks to enormous public support. Ms. Kris WONG (centre), General Manager (Social Enterprises) of New Life attended the ceremony.
Both awards recognise the Association’s years of effort in promoting social enterprise development and encouraging social inclusion. New Life will continue to serve the public, walk alongside persons in recovery and their families, and strive to create a more friendly and inclusive community.
New Life Holds Spring Dinner
On 13 March, the Association held a Spring Dinner with the theme "Spring Celebration with the Horse – Diamond Jubilee”. The event was attended by Professor Fanny CHEUNG Miu-ching, SBS, OBE, JP (first row, fifth from left), President of New Life; Dr. Chris WONG Kwok‑yiu (first row, sixth from right), Vice President; Mrs. Susan SO CHAN Wai‑heung, SBS, BBS (first row, fifth from left), Vice President, and Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP (first row, fourth from left), Chairperson of the Executive Committee, along with members of the Executive Committee and sub‑committees, and nearly 1,000 service users and their families – a very lively gathering.
This year’s Spring Dinner featured a lion dance performance by the lion dance teams from Tin King Hostel and New Life Jubilee Hostel. Professor Fanny CHEUNG Miu-ching, SBS, OBE, JP, and Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP, conducted the eye‑dotting and head‑dressing rituals for the lion dance troupes. Service users also presented talent shows, making the evening warm and joyful.
New Life Farm’s Organic Vegetables Land in Central
Promoting Organic Farming Concepts, Stepping Forward for a Green Life
The Organic Day 2026 was successfully held on 8 March at the Pedestrian Precinct in Chater Road, Central. New Life Farm was once again invited to participate, with a dedicated exhibition booth to sell organic crops grown on the farm, introducing the public to its organic farming philosophy and achievements.
New Life Farm’s high quality production was recognised with two awards received at the 19th Certified Organic Farm Competition, organised by the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre: "Excellence Award in Organic Farming (Designated Crop – Kale)” and "Excellence Award in Organic Nutrient Management”. The awards reflected the team’s hard work and the quality of the farm’s vegetables. The Association is grateful for the public’s support of New Life Farm and will continue to promote organic farming and a healthy lifestyle.
Kwai Shing Workshop Tofu Pudding Workshop
Making Desserts to Foster Community Connection and Promote Relaxation
Kwai Shing Workshop, together with the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Department of Health’s "I'm So Smart" Community Health Promotion Programme, organised a "Tofu pudding dessert making” workshop for residents of Kwai Tsui Estate. The objective was to strengthen community ties through interaction and promote a culture of disability inclusion.
During the activity, residents used "O’Beans” organic soymilk – an organic soy product under the drinks330 brand – to make and taste healthy desserts. Participants learned to focus and relax, enjoying a therapeutic moment for body, mind and spirit. Residents also received handmade noodles and herbal tea made by New Life’s trainees.