“Forever Happiness ”Chi Heng Charity Gala of 2023 iFENG
On the evening of October 8, 2023 (Canada time) "Forever Happiness "Chi Heng Charity Gala, co-hosted by iFENG and Chi Heng Foundation, concluded successfully in Vancouver, Canada. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Chi Heng Foundation, adding special significance to the event. Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Liu Jian, founder of Liu Jian Art, and Tang Juechen, a young pianist from China Magic Finger. This marks the Magic Finger return to the iFENG "Forever Happiness" charity initiative.
From Left to Right: Yang Shu, Consul General of China in Vancouver
Ma Yiwei, Chair of the Charity Gala Organizing Committee
Hou Chunyan, Executive Director of the iFENG Public Welfare Fund
Lv Jing, CFO of iFENG New Media
Liu Jian, Founder of Liu Jian Art
Du Cong, Founder and President of the Chi Heng Foundation
Group Photo of Honored Guests at the Scene
Group Photo of Honored Guests at the Scene
Group Photo of Honored Guests and Working Staff
This event invited local overseas Chinese community leaders, political and business figures, charity colleagues, cultural and sports celebrities, and media partners. A total of over 2.7 million RMB was raised, which will be entirely allocated to the Chi Heng Foundation's special funds for AIDS orphans and disadvantaged students, providing support for education and medical care.
Yang Shu Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver
‘Forever Happiness’ is a major charitable initiative by iFENG, aims at raising awareness among global Chinese communities about the survival, health, education, and future development of impoverished children in China. Since its establishment in 2007, it has raised over 229 million RMB and supported more than 1.09 million children.
Hou Chunyan
Vice Editor-in-Chief of iFENG and Executive Director of the iFENG News Charity Special Fund
Dou Cong Founder and Chairman of the Chi Heng Foundation
This event signifies the fifth international journey of "Forever Happiness" It also marks a renewed collaboration between iFENG and the Zhi Heng Foundation during the post-pandemic period, bringing together charitable efforts from across the globe to create a brighter future for an increasing number of children.
Liu Jian (right), founder of Liu Jian Art Piano School,
with China Magic Finger Tang Juechen (left)
Lu Bao, the Hong Kong singer
China Magic Finger Pianist Tang Juechen
The gala also featured a charity auction, with items donated by celebrities from the entertainment and sports world such as actors Lin Chi-ling, Olympic figure skating champions Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, badminton Olympic champion Zhao Yunlei, and etc. Principal Liu Jian successfully bid for a pair of signed ice skates from Olympic figure skating champions Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, creating an unforgettable memory for this charitable journey in Vancouver.
Display of Signed Ice Skates Donated by Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo