19 April 2024
Tsuen Wan has so much to explore that we have decided to dedicate one more issue of LIFE+ to it. Among the latest happenings in this vibrant district is the long- awaited reopening of Nina Park, a museum-grade urban park that showcases Asia’s largest collection of wood fossils. Since its opening last December, the edutainment garden has attracted an impressive footfall of over 150,000 visitors in the first two months.
Witnessing visitors’ enjoyment of the Park in their own unique ways has brought immense satisfaction to me. Yes, Nina Park is primarily a theme park of wood fossils, but the space is open to individual interpretation. Here, the elderly find pleasure in their morning walk, children gleefully splash through puddles formed by collected rainwater, and office workers seek tranquillity during their lunch breaks. Please read on to discover the cultural perspective of the Park through the eyes of Mr Bernard Chan. The boundless possibilities I have observed here are truly fascinating.
The first phase opening is certainly not the culmination of our efforts for the Park; rather, it signifies the commencement of our ongoing endeavours to enrich this destination. A diverse range of programmes and events will be available, including unconventional dance performances in collaboration with our long-time cultural partner, French May. Moreover, we invited university and college students to design a “Pavilion for All” for the Park, serving as an practical opportunity for future city planners to delve into sustainability and learn from a distinguished panel of architecture masters.
As always, sustainability remains an integral part of our daily operation. In the following pages, the Park’s curator will show you how the concept of upcycling has been adopted in the attraction and in her personal venture at Central Market. We will also reveal the green approach that Nina Hospitality and O · PARK1 have embraced in processing food waste.
Recently, at the community projects that we have supported, I have seen many happy faces, both young and old. From ASD kids playing soccer cheerfully to teenagers engaged in the performing arts and seniors savouring culinary delights, their radiant smiles not only warm my heart, but also represent a clear indication that we are making significant strides towards our aspiration of building a more liveable city for all.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of LIFE+.
Donald Choi
Executive Director and CEO of Chinachem Group
Witnessing visitors’ enjoyment of the Park in their own unique ways has brought immense satisfaction to me. Yes, Nina Park is primarily a theme park of wood fossils, but the space is open to individual interpretation. Here, the elderly find pleasure in their morning walk, children gleefully splash through puddles formed by collected rainwater, and office workers seek tranquillity during their lunch breaks. Please read on to discover the cultural perspective of the Park through the eyes of Mr Bernard Chan. The boundless possibilities I have observed here are truly fascinating.
The first phase opening is certainly not the culmination of our efforts for the Park; rather, it signifies the commencement of our ongoing endeavours to enrich this destination. A diverse range of programmes and events will be available, including unconventional dance performances in collaboration with our long-time cultural partner, French May. Moreover, we invited university and college students to design a “Pavilion for All” for the Park, serving as an practical opportunity for future city planners to delve into sustainability and learn from a distinguished panel of architecture masters.
As always, sustainability remains an integral part of our daily operation. In the following pages, the Park’s curator will show you how the concept of upcycling has been adopted in the attraction and in her personal venture at Central Market. We will also reveal the green approach that Nina Hospitality and O · PARK1 have embraced in processing food waste.
Recently, at the community projects that we have supported, I have seen many happy faces, both young and old. From ASD kids playing soccer cheerfully to teenagers engaged in the performing arts and seniors savouring culinary delights, their radiant smiles not only warm my heart, but also represent a clear indication that we are making significant strides towards our aspiration of building a more liveable city for all.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of LIFE+.
Donald Choi
Executive Director and CEO of Chinachem Group
