Official Gay Game Hong Kong 2022 Bid Submitted!

 

 

The Official bid to host the 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong has been submitted! This was a huge undertaking, largely completed by an enthusiastic team of volunteers and ending in 300 pages of extremely detailed, well-organised book on why Hong Kong should host the games. The Gay Games are the largest international sport and cultural gathering open to all, regardless of ability, age, sexual orientation, race, gender, nationality, political or religious beliefs, ethnic origins, or HIV status- hosted every 4 years. Paris is scheduled to host the games in 2018. The Bid Book includes Letters of Support from Government,  as well as more than 125 letters of support from Political, Commercial, LGBT, Sport and other NGO's organisations and individuals! Read on to learn more and see the bid book for yourself:

Actual cover of the #GGHK2022 Bid Book

Hong Kong will be the first Asian city to host the Gay Games since its inception in 1982. The games see thousands of competitors from dozens of countries flock to the city to compete in approximately 36 different sporting events over a nine-day period. It is expected that hosting the Games will bring at least half a billion HK dollars economic impact to the city. Local sports, including Tower Running, Trail Running and Dragon Boating are included in the proposal. Alongside the sporting events, arts and culture events, including calligraphy, lion dancing, and the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be featured.

LGBTI sports organisation Out in HK leads the 2022 bid, hoping to encourage people from all walks of life to participate and compete. “Hosting the games for first time in Asia will be a great opportunity to build a new base of supporters and members and an amazing opportunity for Asia to show the rest of the world how amazing Hong Kong is!”- Out in HK founder Dennis Philipse  

We Do Need Your Support! This bid was put together by a team of enthusiastic volunteers but there are costs involved in the bidding, so please show your support- even a little goes a long ways. Download your copy of the bid book here, and see the Huge potential this event has. This will be an amazing event that will benefit so many, in many different ways!

Let The Games Begin!

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Bamboo: The Ultimate Source of Survival

 

 

By now, nearly everyone knows that we are depleting the natural resources of the only home that we have at a rate that is well past sustainable. Occasionally, a development comes along that provides some optimism about our prospects for making positive changes in our living habits. And Bamboa knows this “secret” well- Sustainable Bamboo! Bamboo has been used for everything from food to bridge building for millennia, and now it's time to take a fresh look at all that this amazing plant has to offer. Bamboa also supports local craftsmen and encourages the use of bamboo as a durable and sustained resource. If you are wondering how bamboo can help sustain the environment and has a win-win use, read on!

The contemporary world contains great problems for everyone, like global warming, overpopulation, and deforestation; leaving us worried sick about running out of resources and more. But bamboo can be used for every purpose that serves human life, some of which include:

• It has a fast growth rate. In fact, some bamboo species grow more than three feet every day!
• Bamboo has a higher oxygen emission rate while it absorbs considerable amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
• Subject to the species, bamboo can be reaped in 1-5 years. Hence, it has a shorter harvesting period.
• Bamboo involves small waste production since nearly every part of the plant can be used; be it in producing exquisite furniture or chopsticks.

Bamboa fiber dining ware is perfect for barbecues: light weight, unbreakable and once it reaches the end of its life cycle (20 years) it biodegrades under the soil within two months.

• Bamboo has a high versatility and can replace almost every use that wood serves. Paper, floorboards, furniture, charcoal, construction constituents, and much more can be made from bamboo.
• Also, it is the most reliable and cheapest source that does not need any sort of chemicals or fertilizer.
• It benefits the environment, bamboo roots are notable in preventing erosion and retain the soil nutrients for the next crops. It can also grow in a variety of climatic conditions.
• For the parts of the world where unemployment reigns, bamboo brings economic stability by providing ample job opportunities in bamboo production and product manufacturing sectors.
• Bamboo provides prospects for various cultures to resolve their conflicts through trade and collaboration that aids everybody.

Last but not the least; it requires optimism and global cooperation to let bamboo products gain popularity and save the planet. Bamboa is determined to utilize bamboo as an ultimate source of survival, presenting a variety of products that will allow mankind to enjoy the fruits of nature!

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Personalize Your B2B Email Marketing

Business email is big business. Regardless of the industry in which you operate, the people you want to connect with likely have overflowing inboxes. Furthermore, the majority of those emails probably pose little interest: they fail to engage or remain unopened completely. Prosperity Research Digital Agency(PRDA) can help lead your business towards success. PRDA is Asia's leading social media management agency and offers a variety of services to their clients such as SEO, Branded Content, Reputation Management, Digital Strategy etc. They are known for delivering success and premium services to their clients. Here are 4 simple ways to personalize your e-mail marketing campaign:

You may think that B2B email marketing must be the toughest job in the world, but it is simple and effective if you know the right steps to take. Adding a personal touch, like using the recipient’s first name in the email, creates trust and shows the recipient that your email contains interesting information that is relevant to them specifically, thereby making them more likely to engage. Along these lines of a more personal approach, it’s better to send your emails from an individual email address associated with your full name, rather than a generic one associated with a single brand name.

Try segmenting your database- no matter how long your B2B database contacts list is, you can always section or divide your B2B database according to the varying organizations and their needs. This way you can create email campaigns for each of your segments, ensuring that people receive email content that is suited to their needs and interests.

Lastly, add some personality!  Impersonal content is boring. When your content reads like it was written by a robot, nobody wants to read it! Personal content is much more exciting- for example, try adding unique or fun images to catch the reader's eye. Prosperity Research Digital Agency(PRDA) can help lead your business towards success, with fresh branded social media content creation that caters to your customers. Contact them today for a free quote!

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Teddy Bears: Cuddly Awesomeness!

 

 

Are you looking to buy adorable gifts for your loved ones this Christmas? Do you want something that is exquisite, super cute yet affordable? Worry not! Le Luxury is your one-stop solution. Le Luxury is a famous online retailer that deals in jewelry, antiques, showpieces, pens and much more. The reason why Le Luxury is famous among customers is because of its reasonable price range and up-to-date collection.

The unique aspect about Le Luxury is that they keep adding new items to their collection, which makes it the numero uno choice among customers who love trendy items. The latest addition to Le Luxury’s collection is the adorable range of Teddy Bears! Teddy bears are known to be loved and adored by almost all generations. They are cute, fluffy and simply endearing. The teddy bears recently added to the Le Luxury collection are from the Steiff Corporation.

The Steiff Corporation was founded in 1880 and gradually paved its way towards success. The reason why the company is unique and different from others is because their teddy bears are handmade, so naturally they are comparatively expensive. This means that the product is of high quality and one of a kind. Over the time, they have made beautiful, first-class stuffed animals that truly stand the test of time. A quick glance over on Le Luxury’s eBay store and you will find amazingly old Steiff teddy bears in perfect form. These are the kinds of stuffed animals your child could pass down to his child and they would still be worth some money in the end. Hence, one of the major benefits related to the stuff toys made by Steiff Corporation is that the products are durable and reliable.

If you are a stuffed animal enthusiast or are looking to gift something cuddly to your relatives, friends or your loved ones then Steiff Luis Teddy Bear is the best gift anyone can get! They are cute and adorable. Plus, Le Luxury is offering you this product in an affordable price range. So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on the exclusive Teddy Bears by ordering one for you on the Le Luxury Ebay shop right away!

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New Sporting Events Proposed for #GGHK2022

 

 

A big thanks goes to the Federation of Gay Games, as they have been supporting the LGBTI community since 1982. This has gone a long way toward promoting acceptance and diversity throughout the world. In organizing a multi-sports and cultural festival, the Gay Games introduce a variety of games in which anyone can participate, regardless of age, gender, sexual perception, and race/ethnicity. Within the bid to have the Gay Games held in Hong Kong in 2022, after the 2018 event in Paris, new and exciting games are being proposed. In fact, they have formally applied to the Federation of Gay Games to include Tower Running, Trail Running and Dragon Boating at Gay Games Hong Kong 2022(#GGHK2022) for the first time ever!

Keep reading to discover more about these games:

• Trail Running: Hong Kong has some amazing places to explore; including some breath-taking running and hiking trails. One of our partners; HKrunning has compiled a comprehensive database of running trails in Hong Kong you should definitely check out.

• Tower Running: You need to have nerves and muscles of steel for this challenging sport, because it is a race against gravity up to the sky! If you dare to take this challenge, count on pouring sweat and heavy hardcore training, but reaching the heights will surely make you feel that it is worth it!

• Dragon Boat Racing: This one-of-a-kind sport demands extreme human bonding in the form of teamwork with a sense of passion and enthusiasm. Once you hear about dragon boat racing and become involved in this world of sport, community and fun, there is no turning back from it.

Not only these, but many other popular sports are being included in the bid, to keep participants interested and involved. We hope you sign up to participate and experience the thrill and excitement that Gay Games Hong Kong 2022 will have to offer!

We are still in need of Donations! Please show your support for #GGHK2012, and make your Donation via PayPal at "donations@gaygameshk2022.com". Stay tuned for the next Gay Games fundraising night!

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5 Ways to Reduce Sugar

 

 

In the age we live in, avoiding sugar completely can be an uphill task. This is attributed to the fact that there are convenient stores around every corner, confectionaries are affordable, and well, an extremely large number of foods that we eat contain added sugar. High amounts of sugar can cause serious medical conditions such as Diabetes, and Heart Disease. While it is arguably impossible to totally avoid sugar, reducing sugar levels is, in fact, possible. Flodins, creators of delicious, heart-healthy Omega-3 pork, shares 5 ways you can reduce the amounts of sugar that you consume.

1. Practice Yoga and/or Meditation

Glycogen (glucose storage) is used up when your adrenaline hormones fire up. This can be as a result of work, traffic, kids or that line at the store. Adrenaline reduces the amounts of blood sugar, and therefore you need restore parity and trick your body into believing the sugar levels have not been altered. A good way of doing this is by practicing yoga and meditation.

2. Reduce the Amounts of Caffeine You Consume

If you consume foods with high levels of caffeine, your body will become active, in other words, the adrenaline levels will be fired up. As mentioned earlier, this will reduce glucose levels in your body, resulting in cravings for sweet foods. A simple way of avoiding caffeine is switching that cup of coffee with a cup of herbal tea.

3. Eat Quality Chocolate

Chocolate may seem similar, but did you know that the way cocoa (main ingredient in making chocolate) is processed determines the quality of chocolate as well as the additives. Ensure that you go for chocolate with the least amount of additives and one made from cold-pressed cocoa beans.

Fact: Cold-pressed cocoa beans retain natural benefits such as zinc, copper, and manganese, which are required by your body to remain healthy.

4. Better Yourself

When we are sad, the first thing on our mind is food, and not just any kind of food, sweet food, chocolate or ice cream to be precise. The sense of adding sweetness in life gives us a sense of fulfillment. A simple way of bettering yourself is trying to be more positive in life. Go for a walk in the sun, talk to a friend or take up a new hobby.

5. Add Healthy Foods to your Diet

Healthy eating does not have to be boring! Start by incorporating some simple yet effective changes in your daily eating plan, like Flodins Omega-3 pork. It contains 4 times more of the omega-3 fatty acids in comparison to regular pork meat, making it tremendously beneficial and way healthier. This tender, juicy and particularly delicious pork is easy to cook to perfection, so you can savor every single bite.

In summary, it is easier to reduce body sugar levels rather than avoid them totally. This may include changing your eating habits, meditation and enjoying high-quality chocolate.

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Waiting for the 2017 Asian Youth Orchestra Auditions? Here it is!

Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO) has changed the lives of many young musicians and encouraged the finest Asian talent on the worldwide platform with firm dedication and commitment to music teaching. This award-winning orchestra has served as a platform for young talent whose souls yearn to play the melodies of their hearts. Now the 2017 Auditions are finally here, those waiting and practicing hard for this event may lend their ears to this special announcement. Like every year, the Asian Youth Orchestra is proud to present an opportunity to all the young artists around Asia to join them in their global tour in summer. Who would want to miss an opportunity like this!?

Now let’s get to business here. The auditions are scheduled to be held in Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Taipei, Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, and Beijing from 21 January till 19 March. Auditions in Hong Kong will be held on the 26th of February and March, respectively. The Asian Youth Orchestra wholeheartedly invites anyone who is aged between 17 to 27 to exhibit their musical skills. Wondering what the minimum requirement is to participate in the Orchestra? You must be able to play an orchestral excerpt or a piece of composition of your choice fluidly at the auditions.

It would be amazing to be selected by such a prestigious and world-leading orchestra and showcase your talent internationally! All you need to do is give your best at the audition and wait for the results, which will be announced before 31st March.

Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO) believes in a simple motto: ‘Merit above all else’. Hence, there are no quotas. Every musician from every Asian country has an equal opportunity to participate in AYO. If you want some more detail about the AYO 2017 auditions, feel free to visit the website here. Apply NOW to avail this once in a lifetime opportunity. Good luck!

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