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FEATURES Kwun Yum festival The Pak Sha Wan Kwun Yum festival this year was held on 15 July. This traditional festival is held to pay respect to and celebrate the birthday of the popular Chinese god—Kwun Yum—who is also known as the Goddess of Mercy. Our Vice Commodore CK and the HHYC team were invited to join the celebrations which included a Chinese opera and a raffle draw. This particular event has been held in Sai Kung/Pak Sha Wan for more than 60 years and as the Club has been established in Pak Sha Wan for over 50 years, it is with great pleasure that we participate in this event as part o