Campus Digest

Man Lung Garden penjing collection receives award at Hong Kong Flower Show

Friday, 27 March 2026

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The University Advancement Office and Estate Office receive the “Merit Award for Outstanding Exhibit – Displays Section (Local)” on behalf of the University.
Visitors are intrigued by the distinctive styles of HKBU’s penjing.
Penjing exhibit: Rock-grown Ficus microcarpa
Penjing exhibit: Rock-grown Serissa foetida
Penjing exhibit: Podocarpus macrophyllus
Penjing exhibit: Pinus thunbergii

 

HKBU once again participated in the Hong Kong Flower Show 2026 organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, showcasing ten miniature masterpieces from the Man Lung Garden collection to promote the traditional art of penjing (Chinese bonsai). This year, the University’s exhibits were honoured with the “Merit Award for Outstanding Exhibit – Displays Section (Local)”.

Held under the theme of “A Fragrant Journey through Hong Kong” featuring “Stock” as its theme flower, the show takes place from 20 to 29 March 2026 at Victoria Park. HKBU’s penjing have been featured in this annual event for nearly 20 years and have received numerous accolades. The penjing displayed by HKBU this time included “Diospyros vaccinioides (Small Persimmon)”, “Rock growing Serissa foetida (Snow Rose)” and “Podocarpus macrophyllus (Buddhist Pine).

HKBU established the Man Lung Garden in 2000 with the generous support from the late Dr Wu Yee Sun, the founder of Wing Lung Bank who earned the name of “Sage of Penjing” for his keen interest in penjing. Dr Wu established the Wu Yee Sun Penjing Foundation Fund through HKBU in support of the development of penjing as an art form. The penjing exhibits in the Man Lung Garden were donated by generous donors and organisations including Dr Wu Yee Sun, the Sha Tin Bonsai Association, the Hong Kong Bonsai International Society, Mr Lui Shu-ying, Mr Zuo Biu and Mr Fan Sheung-tak.