Oxfam Trailwalker 2011 (30th anniversary)Promo feat. theme song by RubberBand (English)
Oxfam Trailwalker, one of Hong Kong’s largest and most popular hiking fundraisers, is scheduled to be held on 18 — 20 November 2011. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Oxfam Trailwalker. It is a team event, with 4 members, aim to complete the 100km East-West trail across Hong Kong within 48 hours, from Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung (Start Point) to Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club, Tai Tong Holiday Camp in Yuen Long (Finish Point). Oxfam Trailwalker (previously named ‘Trailwalker’) began in Hong Kong in 1981 as a Gurkha-led training for the army — only soldiers, and only men, joined. It has since grown into one of the world’s largest hiking events, now held in 15 cities in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney), Belgium, Canada, China (Hong Kong), England (South Downs, Yorkshire Dales), France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain. In 2012, India will also host Oxfam Trailwalker. Oxfam Trailwalker is Oxfam Hong Kong’s flagship fundraiser. More than 69000 walkers have raised over HK$340 million in donations (since 1986) to support Oxfam’s various poverty alleviation and emergency relief projects in Africa and Asia, including Hong Kong and mainland China. The fundraising target this year is HK$30 million. This money is crucial as we work to reduce poverty among men, women and children, in urban and rural areas, in Hong Kong and abroad, regardless of race, religion or political beliefs.
TEDxTokyo Jake Shimabukuro – 05/15/10 (English)
Few people would consider the ukulele a serious musical instrument. Until, that is, they hear Jake Shimabukuro play one. Jakes uncommon compositions and playing techniques defy labels and categories, and he lays down jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock with equal virtuosity. Occasional tours with Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band have broadened his experience and brought his talent and charming stage presence to crowds of up to fifty thousand people. Jake has also performed on NBCs The Late Show with Conan OBrien, The Today Show, and Last Call With Carson Daly, and been featured on NPRs Morning Edition and World Café, Public Radio Internationals The World, and others. In December 2009, he performed with Bette Midler for Queen Elizabeth during a special fundraising concert in Blackpool, England. tedxtokyo.com AboutTEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)