Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
St. David's Society of Hong Kong.
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
The first recorded function held by the Society was 1st March 1911 when a St. David's Day celebration was held at the Hong Kong Hotel. During the Japanese occupation, the activities continued in the Stanley Civilian Interment Camp. In 1946, after the war, it was established anew and members rose to nearly 200. Membership is open to Hong Kong residence who are Welsh by origin, language or by association with Wales and the Welsh people. The main objective is to maintain and promote the traditions, culture and spirit of the Welsh in the Orient.