From
left:
GUINNESS
WORLD
RECORDS™
Official
Adjudicator;
Vic
Cheung,
Executive
Director
and
Chief
Executive
Officer
of
KLN;
Judy
Chen,
Chairman
of
UNICEF
HK;
and
Hon
Bing-wah,
Hong
Kong
designer
and
artist.
This
event
is
a
key
component
of
KLN’s
rebranding,
embodying
the
KLN’s
long-standing
commitment
to
community
care
and
sustainable
development.
Vic
Cheung,
Executive
Director
and
Chief
Executive
Officer
of
KLN,
said,
“KLN
firmly
believes
that
corporate
development
and
social
responsibility
go
hand
in
hand.
Through
this
event,
we
aim
to
unite
the
community,
demonstrate
our
commitment
to
supporting
the
community
through
concrete
actions,
and
improve
the
living
conditions
of
vulnerable
children
around
the
world,
creating
a
brighter
future
for
them.”
The event inspired children by instilling the belief that each of them has the power to make a difference. Not only did they participate in a world record attempt, but their act of placing coins at the base of the “Token of Appreciation” sculpture symbolizes that every young person can contribute to making the world a better place. It underscores that no effort is too small to support the survival, development, protection, and participation rights of children worldwide. This initiative also highlights the shared commitment of KLN and UNICEF HK to advancing global child health, nutrition, sanitation, education, and other related rights. Through their involvement, these children are making a meaningful impact, drop by drop, towards creating positive change in the world.
Token
of
Appreciation:
A
Symbol
of
Goodwill,
Reflecting
Hong
Kong’s
Spirit
To commemorate this occasion, KLN commissioned renowned Hong Kong designer and artist Professor Hon Bing-wah to create a sculpture titled “Token of Appreciation”, with each coin representing a small token of gratitude contributing to a larger expression of thanks. The Chinese name also carries profound meaning, symbolizing the “abundance” goodwill (“yu” in Chinese) generated from the donated coins collected by UNICEF HK – coins that are no longer in circulation or exchangeable – to benefit the community, embodying the spirit of finding joy in helping others. The designer intentionally incorporated the word “yi” (meaning “intention” or “meaning” in Chinese), expressing gratitude and also echoing the Cantonese word for “good fortune” (“yu yi”), symbolizing auspiciousness. This sculpture will be permanently displayed in the lobby of the Kerry Cargo Centre, where KLN’s Headquarters is located.
The fish-shaped sculpture, meticulously crafted with various international coins, draws inspiration from bronze fish-shaped currency from the Yin-Shang Dynasty. It symbolizes abundance and prosperity, recalling Hong Kong’s origins as a fishing village and celebrating its transformation into a global financial hub. The coins, forming the fish’s scales, create a shimmering effect, resembling stars in the long river of history, reflecting Hong Kong’s unity, perseverance, and forward-looking spirit. It commemorates the achievements of past generations and inspires future ones. The overall fluid and harmonious design embodies a continuous flow of energy, signifying Hong Kong’s unwavering core values amidst change and its soaring progress through continuous development.
Ms. Judy Chen, Chairman of UNICEF HK, expressed her gratitude to KLN for the donation made in conjunction with this event to support children in need worldwide. She stated, “This donation will be used to support UNICEF’s work in child health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, education, and other child rights-related areas globally, creating a better future for children in need.”
This event fully demonstrates KLN’s commitment to strengthening community ties, promoting sustainable development, and encouraging innovative thinking, creating greater value for clients and the community. KLN will continue to serve its clients with excellence and actively give back to society. KLN is also committed to empowering its clients to reach new heights of success through its comprehensive logistics solutions.
Vic Cheung concluded, “Looking ahead, KLN will continue to uphold the belief of ‘leadership through action,’ serve the community with humility, and collaborate with all sectors to build a better Hong Kong.”
Vic
Cheung
(centre),
Executive
Director
and
Chief
Executive
Officer
of
KLN;
Judy
Chen
(fifth
from
the
right),
Chairman
of
UNICEF
HK;
Hon
Bing-wah
(fifth
from
the
left),
Hong
Kong
designer
and
artist;
together
with
other
officiating
guests.
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