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Our 
Gala

2024, Hong Kong
Asian Charity Night​

 

Location: Hong Kong, China

Dates: May 16, 2024

Invited Guests: 300​

Hong Kong | Asian Charity Night Successfully Held at Hong Kong City Hall

On May 16, 2024, the Asian Charity Night was grandly held at Hong Kong City Hall, bringing together leaders in art, culture, design, and philanthropy. The event was jointly hosted by the Asian Academy of Arts, Asian United Center for Cultural and Artistic Development, Hainan Asia Cultural and Arts Foundation, the Organizing Committee of the Art Hong Kong Expo, Hainan International Cultural Exchange Center, and the Chang’an International Club, with support from over twenty cultural institutions and business alliances across China and Asia.

This evening, guided by the vision of “Compassionate Culture, Benevolent Economy,” called for greater synergy between the creative class and social good. The initiative encourages influential voices in art, design, and business to launch and participate in themed philanthropic programs, both recurring and ad hoc. Its core mission is to foster a cross-disciplinary platform combining Art + Design + Philanthropy, while promoting international cultural exchange and supporting the next generation of artists. The event also introduced two annual honors:

  • Asian Contribution to Art Award

  • Asian Contribution to Charity Award

 

These awards recognize outstanding artists and philanthropists whose vision, creativity, and public impact magnify the value of art in society.

Opening Ceremony

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The event opened with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, joined by an esteemed lineup of guests, including:

  • Rong Kong, Deputy Director, Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

  • Zhenyao Wang, former Director-General, Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Civil Affairs

  • Bao’an Wu, former Chief of Staff, National Radio and Television Administration

  • Wei Yang, Manager, Bauhinia Culture Group

  • Xiuquan Zheng, Deputy GM, China Arts and Entertainment Group

  • Ningrong Liu, Associate Vice-President, University of Hong Kong; Founding Dean, HKU Business School (China)

  • Chunming Yung, Academician, Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences

  • Zhijun Zhao, Chair, Visual Arts Committee, Hong Kong Arts Development Council

  • Qingyou Guan, Economist; President, Rushi Institute of Financial Studies

  • Gengjun Li, Director, Hainan International Cultural Exchange Center

  • Ningya Wu, Artist & Influencer

  • Wunan Xiao, Executive Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific Exchange and Cooperation Foundation

  • Jing Tan, Renowned Soprano

  • Tinfu Liang, Chairman, Sin Tong Exhibition Group; Chair, Art Hong Kong Expo

  • Qubing Pi, Executive President, Shenzhen Digital Creative Industry Association

  • Jinping Guo, Chairman, Zhongzun Culture

  • Yunqing Mao, President, Yunyang Horse Club

 

Together, they marked the official commencement of Asian Charity Night 2024.

Honoring Outstanding Contributions

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In recognition of his groundbreaking theory of “Benevolent Economy” and his decades of contribution to the academic and practical development of public welfare, Zhenyao Wang, President of the China Philanthropy Research Institute at Beijing Normal University, was awarded the Asian Contribution to Charity Award, presented by Liu Ningrong of HKU.

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Another Asian Contribution to Charity Award was granted to Yunqing Mao for his generous donation exceeding RMB 10 million in support of public welfare projects under the Asian Cultural and Arts Foundation.

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Chang’an Liquor Group was presented with the Asian Contribution to Art Award for its substantial sponsorship and cultural engagement.

Charity Auction
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The highlight of the evening was the charity auction, conducted by Chengyao Yu, General Manager of Dagong Auction and nationally certified auctioneer. All auction items were donated by Yunqing Mao, including:

  • 9 original bronze sculptures

  • 2 purebred Akhal-Teke horses

With a combined market valuation of over RMB 50 million, the auction was conducted without reserve. Notably:

  • Wind Rises, Yunyang Rises sold for RMB 5 million to a private collector from Shanghai

  • Two Akhal-Teke horses, each less than one year old, were auctioned at over RMB 1 million each to Ms. Cai Tianyu from Beijing

  • Other pieces were acquired by Hong Kong-based collectors in the art and design community

 
 
Toward a New Culture of Giving
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With the final gavel, the Asian Charity Night came to a powerful close. Yet this marks only the beginning. In the years to come, the platform will continue to expand—welcoming artists, collectors, and visionaries to join hands in shaping a more humane and creative world. Together, we advocate for Compassionate Culture, ignite Benevolent Economy, and build lasting networks of generosity across Asia and the globe.

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