愛心無國界 311 燭光晚會
Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders
“Stay Strong, For You Are Not Alone”
The world was thrown into a state of shock, at 2:46pm on 11
th
March, 2011,
the peaceful regions of North Eastern Japan were shaken by a horrifying
9-magnitude earthquake, followed by dreadful tsunamis and numerous
aftershocks. The lives of thousands were consumed by relentless waves, with
many more injured and missing. Sharing the grief of victims at this hour of
despair, members of Hong Kong’s entertainment industry quickly congregate
to organize the “Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders” Fund Raising charity event,
to offer hope and support to the people of Japan, and send a message of
courage against catastrophic hardships.
United We Stand Love Beyond Borders
The ‘Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Organizing Committee’ announced the “Artistes 311 Love Beyond
Borders” charity event will be held from 7-10pm, 1
st
April, 2011 at the Hong Kong Victoria Park. Guest artistes
from the entertainment industry will join hands in a marathon concert, raising funds from local community for
quake victims in Japan. Apart from artistes of the Sino regions of Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, the event will
also be graced by overseas guest performers from Japan, Korea and Indonesia. The goal is to channel united
efforts from across the globe, and send gifts of affection to the shores of Japan.
Stay Strong For You Are Not Alone
Mr. Jackie Chan, one of the event’s initiators, said the devastating disaster has deprived thousands of Japanese
of families and homes, while the agony of loss is made unbearable by adversity of aftermaths ahead. “Love
and empathy knows no borders,” said Mr. Chan. “We, as members of the entertainment industry, wish to bring
hope and support to the people of Japan.” The event’s theme song, “Succumb Not to Sorrow”, borrows its
lyrics from the work of Miyazawa Kenji ---- the nation’s renowned poet and author of children literature from
the Meiji period. His works has long been selected as required reading for Japan’s primary and secondary
schools, while his mature literatures are regarded by most as national treasures. “Succumb Not to the Rain”
(雨ニモマケズ ) is among his most popular children writings. It praises the tenacity of Japanese people in face
of hardship, and carries an uplifting message of optimism. Shortly after the earthquake’s outbreak, Japanese
artiste Ken Watanabe has recorded a video recital of “Succumb Not to the Rain”, serving as a word of
consolation to countless victims. Hong Kong’s entertainment industry has borrowed these verses and set them
to a melody composed by Tang Chi-wai ; Chinese lyrics by Poon Yuen Leung, and Music Director, Chiu Tsang Hei.
The ‘Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Organizing Committee’ renamed the theme song to “Succumb Not to
Sorrow”, is complete with both Japanese and Mandarin versions. Love and empathy knows no borders, with
heartfelt sincerity, organizers shall deliver this comforting melody to those in distress in Japan.
“Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders” : Raising Funds for Salvation Army’s “Relief Pack for Japan”
It is announced at today’s conference that all proceeds less necessary expenses will be donated to the
Salvation Army ---- the international charity organization currently involved with disaster relief efforts in Japan.
The goal is to raise funds for 50,000 to 70,000 “Relief Packs”, sufficient for an estimated 50,000 to 80,000
disaster victims. The Salvation Army is planning on expanding its disaster relief effort, including provision of
Emergency Relief Packs to the affected population. Items include:
1. A 15-day supply of food and drinking water;
2. Personal care products including toothpaste, toothbrush, towel and soap; ‘Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Organizing Committee’ All Right Reserved 2011
3. Personal hygiene products including toilet paper, sanitary napkins and underwear;
4. Blanket and warm clothing;
5. Simple utensils included in some kits to facilitate cooking in affected areas;
6. Other Emergency Items
Supporting Media Unit: Television Broadcasts Limited, Asia Television Limited, Hong Kong Cable Tele Lvision
Limited, Phoenix Satellite Television Co., Limited, Radio Television Hong Kong, Hong Kong Commercial
Broadcasting Co., Limited, Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, now TV, MATV Japan & Yomiuri Shimbun
Satellite Edition.
[Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders] is organized by the following organizations: Hong Kong Chamber of Films,
The Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild, Hong Kong Film Directors’
Guild, Hong Kong Screen Writers’ Guild, Society of Cinematographers (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong Film Arts
Association, Hong Kong Movie Production Executives Association, Hong Kong Cinematography & Television
Lighting Association Limited, Hong Kong Stuntman Association, Society of Film Editors (HK) Limited ,
Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals, CASH, Hong Kong Theatres Association, South
China Film Industry Workers Union, Hong Kong Televisioners Association, Hong Kong & Macau Cinema &
Theatrical Enterprise Association, Hong Kong Motion Picture Industry Association Limited, Movie Producers
and Distributors Association (MPDA).
1
st
April “Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders” Event Details:-
Time 19:05 – 22:35pm (duration:3 .5hours)
Type of performance Marathon concert performed by various guest artistes
Venue Hong Kong Victoria Park – Soccer Pitches 1,2 &3
Donation fee not less than HK$20 / per person
The organizers have announced that all proceeds less necessary expenses will be donated to the international
charity organization, the Salvation Army. Bank of China (Hong Kong), Bank of East Asia and HSBC have
immediately arranged a donation account for “Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders”. Public Donations can be
made through the following banks:
How You Can Help – Donation method (Cash or Cheque Donation):
Direct Transfer Account Name Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders
Direct Transfer Accounts Bank of China (Hong Kong) 012-883-0-012288-9
Bank of East Asia 015-514-40-403233-1
HSBC 004-112-297007-001
For Hong Kong tax deduction purpose, official receipts will be issued upon request for donations of or
exceeding HK$100. Please put the original bank pay-in slip in an envelope stating “Artistes 311 Love Beyond
Borders” and send to c/o Cheng & Cheng Limited Certified Public Accountants at 10
th
Floor, Allied Kajima
Building, 138 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong together with a stamped return envelop stating donor’s ‘Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Organizing Committee’ All Right Reserved 2011
name and address. Please call Mr. Ivan Yu or David Yeung at tel. no. 3962 0373 if there is any enquiry.
Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang, John Sham, Special Consultant: Ms.Judy Ongg, over a hundred joint-hands artistes, The
‘Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Organizing Committee’ and representative from co-organizers and sponsors
reiterated the message “Stay Strong, For You Are Not Alone”.
The Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders Organizing Committee
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