Mandarin Matrix Limited has launched the
Pangu Chinese Comic Series
in an all-new
format. Created by acclaimed author Martha
Keswick and illustrated by Elvin Ching, the first
four titles have been published in collaboration
with Cambridge University Press. As increasing
numbers of children learn Chinese as a second
language, reading Chinese books for fun is a
great motivator to learning. The new Pangu
series comes in an eye-catching comic book
format with action-packed stories and detailed
graphics, enriched with Chinese cultural
references. These innovative books are written
in Chinese characters with extensive Chinese/
Pinyin/English vocabulary lists and are available
at
Curious
colours
Stokke
offers your curious baby a new way to explore the world
by introducing new shades – colours that will take your little
one’s eyes through a fantastic voyage around the world. The
cool Urban Blue gives a glimpse of the Arctic ice and Northern
Lights of Scandinavia. The classy-cosy Beige Mélange makes
the daily safari even more extraordinary. To show your baby
how colourful the world really is, visit
Travel
scheme
The UK and Hong Kong have agreed to include Hong Kong in
the
Youth Mobility Scheme
(YMS) to help young people from
both countries broaden their horizons. The agreement allows
1,000 local young people annually to live, work or study in the
UK for up to two years, with reciprocal arrangements for young
people from the UK. The scheme is open to any British or HK
citizen possessing a valid passport, aged between 18 and 30.
Further information for HK applicants is available from the UK
Visas and Immigration website
.
uk/visas-immigration/working/tier5/youthmobilityscheme/
.
UK applicants should visit the Hong Kong Immigration
Department’s website:
.
Chinese
comics
Go
Bananas!
Run along to
celebrate Hong Kong’s
wacky and crazy
Beat
the Banana Charity
Run
’s ninth birthday
on 2 March – with
fun and quirkiness for
everyone. Organised
by World Cancer
Research Fund Hong
Kong, this run has
seen more than 9,000
participants chase
a giant banana
along Hong Kong’s
waterfront since 2006.
There’s a new 5km
route this year, whilst a
banana lady will lead
the signature 3km Fun
Run. Nominate your
child as one of the
two banana kids to lead young runners in the popular 1km Kids
Banana Run. Places are limited, so sign up now by calling 2529
5025, or visiting
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