The 93rd Anniversary Ricci Hall Homecoming Dinner and the official opening of the cartouche were successfully conducted on 26 March 2023. About 200 Riccians and guests joined the events to witness the historic moment. Starting with the unveiling of the cartouche, Fr John Tang, Representatives of donors Dr Victor Woo and Mr Peter Yam, Calligrapher Prof Richard Ho, and architect Mr Pang Lee officiated the opening. Prof Ho shared with the crowds the essence of “In your quest for a scholarship follow the man of high ideals, not the man of low ideals,” with personal experiences. It was especially meaningful to have Mr Peter Yam, the Chair of students’ association 67-68 who opened the new hostel with H.E. Sir David Trench, the then Governor some 55 years ago, join the opening of the cartouche. After the unveiling, Fr Robert Ng consecrated the cartouche with holy water, wishing Riccians to grow in mercy and brotherhood.
After the prayer of Fr Baptista, Riccians and guests enjoyed a feast in Dining Hall. In addition to the food from the caterer, we had the pleasure of tasting the roasted pigs and barbecue pork by Mr Chung-ho Law and Tsuen Fat Roasted Limited, with the help of current hallmates. Also, hallmates worked with the neighborhood in Caritas Neighborhood Kitchen to prepare cucumber and jelly ear salad for the event.
As a part of the sequel of the 90th Anniversary fund-raising scheme, Riccians supported the initiative by purchasing hall emblem, mobile chargers, Malayan Cup replicas, and other souvenirs. The dinner was concluded in Ricci Cheer led by various chairmen from different decades.
Cheer for all the things we do!
香港大學利瑪竇宿舍93週年團圓晚宴暨門額石開幕典禮於2023年3月26日完滿舉行。近200位利瑪竇人和來賓齊襄善舉，見證宿舍歷史重要時刻。
活動先以門額石開幕暨亮燈儀式開始，舍監湯湧神父、捐贈代表胡志鵬醫生、任錦漢先生、醇儒何文匯教授、李振鵬建築師等主持開幕。何教授既為門額石題字，結合自身經驗，暢談「汝為君子儒、無為小人儒」義訓。任先生為67-68年度宿生會主席，五十五年前曾與港督戴麟趾為宿舍現建築開幕，此刻為門額石主禮別具意義。去屆舍監吳智勳神父灑聖水為門額石祝聖，祝願利瑪竇人在救恩與兄弟情誼中日趨完善。
白敏慈神父領禱後，團圓歡宴隨即開始。利瑪竇人除了享用宿舍飯堂提供的美食以外，亦有利瑪竇人羅仲豪暨全發燒臘家和宿友一同炙燒的燒味，和眾多宿友與明愛「開檯食飯」社區廚房合作製備的涼拌青瓜雲耳，與友儕分享共同進步的喜悅。
是次活動延續90週年籌款計劃，不同年代的宿友反應熱烈，競逐車章、充電寶、復刻馬來人盃等各種精美紀念品。嗣後不同年代的宿生會主席引領Ricci Cheer ，在莊重歡呼聲中，彼此祝願宿舍鵬程萬里，日新又新。
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