Christina Wong
Wong Ming Yan is the first visually impaired writer and music artist in Hong Kong. She is greatly talented, having been learning vocal, piano and music since she was young. Being an optimistic person, she works as a devoted volunteer to help other people. Recently, Ming Yan was awarded as one of The Ten Outstanding Young Persons in 2008, as well as The Hong Kong Volunteer Award and the Bauhaus TOUGH 15 Award in 2009.
In 2004, Ming Yan published her first book, ‘If You Believe in Fairy Tales’. This novel about the magic of love encourages youth to overcome difficulties and work hard for the future. The first edition was sold out since launch, and was widely covered and acclaimed by the media. Her subsequent books include “The Girl Steps towards the Rainbow”, LOVE is what we treasure” and “Seven Stories”. She has also written a number of Chinese songs, including “Hope for Peace”, “Brother” and “Heart Song in Silent Night”.
Through the arrangements of Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, Ming Yan studied vocal under the mentorship of renowned vocalists. The Association also organized her first mini concert ‘A Tribute to Mum’ on the Mother’s Day of 2005 , and arranged her special performance at the Launching Ceremony of “Loving Memory – A Memorial Book of Dr Marion Fang” held in the same year. In 2006, Ming Yan was invited to sing the theme song with Mr Steven Ma at the opening ceremony of the International Festival of Inclusive Arts. Her lovely voice helped promote the spirit of inclusive arts in the community. Presented by ADA, “Lions and I: Christina Wong Arts for Everyone Concert” was held in 2008. Ming Yan also represented Hong Kong to partake in the Asian Pacific Wataboshi Music Festival 2005 Shanghai and 2009 Korea.
Ming Yan contracted German measles when she was only 8 months old. Her optic nerves were infected and thus she became blind. She had taken 6 epikeratophakia operations between the ages of three and eight. However, the optical nerves were injured and she couldn’t see anything afterwards. The loss of eyesight did not defeat her excels in professional endeavors and contribution to the community. She will continue to promote inclusion through arts in the future.
In 2004, Ming Yan published her first book, ‘If You Believe in Fairy Tales’. This novel about the magic of love encourages youth to overcome difficulties and work hard for the future. The first edition was sold out since launch, and was widely covered and acclaimed by the media. Her subsequent books include “The Girl Steps towards the Rainbow”, LOVE is what we treasure” and “Seven Stories”. She has also written a number of Chinese songs, including “Hope for Peace”, “Brother” and “Heart Song in Silent Night”.
Through the arrangements of Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, Ming Yan studied vocal under the mentorship of renowned vocalists. The Association also organized her first mini concert ‘A Tribute to Mum’ on the Mother’s Day of 2005 , and arranged her special performance at the Launching Ceremony of “Loving Memory – A Memorial Book of Dr Marion Fang” held in the same year. In 2006, Ming Yan was invited to sing the theme song with Mr Steven Ma at the opening ceremony of the International Festival of Inclusive Arts. Her lovely voice helped promote the spirit of inclusive arts in the community. Presented by ADA, “Lions and I: Christina Wong Arts for Everyone Concert” was held in 2008. Ming Yan also represented Hong Kong to partake in the Asian Pacific Wataboshi Music Festival 2005 Shanghai and 2009 Korea.
Ming Yan contracted German measles when she was only 8 months old. Her optic nerves were infected and thus she became blind. She had taken 6 epikeratophakia operations between the ages of three and eight. However, the optical nerves were injured and she couldn’t see anything afterwards. The loss of eyesight did not defeat her excels in professional endeavors and contribution to the community. She will continue to promote inclusion through arts in the future.
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