Letters from readers: Hong Kong athletes, Cirque de Soleil and a dream house
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Thyler and Skyler Ng (aged 10), Spanish School of Hong Kong
Katy Choi Wing-kei is a Hong Kong Para Badminton athlete. She has a short stature because of a genetic condition that is often called 'dwarfism'.
Choi has represented Hong Kong in many competitions.
She is also our friend. We have known her since we were born. She is our role model because of her determination and perseverance.
Choi recently received an Outstanding Athlete Award. We are so proud of her and look forward to her continuing to achieve outstanding results for Hong Kong.
Thyler and Skyler Ng with Katy Choi Wing-kei, a para-athlete who represents Hong Kong in badminton.
Gabriel Julien Ling (aged 10), French International School of Hong Kong
I recently watched 'Kooza' by Cirque du Soleil in Hong Kong. It was full of dazzling lights and lively music.
Among all the performers, I loved the smart trickster the most. His colourful costume had stripes of orange, blue, light blue and white. His pointed hat reminded me of a delicious soft-serve ice cream – my favourite!
The mischievous trickster hopped around the stage with a silver baton, balancing it on his nimble fingers and catching it with quick reflexes. He slipped onto the stage like an agile panther.
Gabriel Julien Ling, pictured here with the performer who plays the trickster after the show.
Kelly Cheung Ching-yin (aged 7), Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten
I would build my dream home by the beach so that I can swim in the sea anytime. I am going to live in it with my mum, dad and grandmother.
Through every window, I would see a rainbow, some clouds and mountains. When my family moves into my dream home, they will be amazed.
My dream home is going to have two washrooms, a living room, a kitchen and three bedrooms. One for me, one for my grandmother and one for my mum and dad.
Kelly Cheung is a student at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten. Photo: Handout
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Do you have something to share? Send us your letters using this form . Thyler and Skyler Ng (aged 10), Spanish School of Hong Kong Katy Choi Wing-kei is a Hong Kong Para Badminton athlete. She has a short stature because of a genetic condition that is often called 'dwarfism'. Choi has represented Hong Kong in many competitions. She is also our friend. We have known her since we were born. She is our role model because of her determination and perseverance. Choi recently received an Outstanding Athlete Award. We are so proud of her and look forward to her continuing to achieve outstanding results for Hong Kong. Thyler and Skyler Ng with Katy Choi Wing-kei, a para-athlete who represents Hong Kong in badminton. Gabriel Julien Ling (aged 10), French International School of Hong Kong I recently watched 'Kooza' by Cirque du Soleil in Hong Kong. It was full of dazzling lights and lively music. Among all the performers, I loved the smart trickster the most. His colourful costume had stripes of orange, blue, light blue and white. His pointed hat reminded me of a delicious soft-serve ice cream – my favourite! The mischievous trickster hopped around the stage with a silver baton, balancing it on his nimble fingers and catching it with quick reflexes. He slipped onto the stage like an agile panther. Gabriel Julien Ling, pictured here with the performer who plays the trickster after the show. Kelly Cheung Ching-yin (aged 7), Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten I would build my dream home by the beach so that I can swim in the sea anytime. I am going to live in it with my mum, dad and grandmother. Through every window, I would see a rainbow, some clouds and mountains. When my family moves into my dream home, they will be amazed. My dream home is going to have two washrooms, a living room, a kitchen and three bedrooms. One for me, one for my grandmother and one for my mum and dad. Kelly Cheung is a student at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten. Photo: Handout
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