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IIM Study Tour to Toishan, 19-21 September 2005
The Institute's annual excursion this year was way different from the previous years'. Partly an industrial visit and partly a leisurely trip, we've chosen Toishan (台山) County.
Through the meticulous arrangement by our tour organizer/leader Simon Tam, also the Institute's Hon. Treasurer, the delegation of twenty enjoyed the silky smooth two-and-a-half days' program.
Amongst the delegate members were Mr. Dominic Wong, GBS, OBE, JP, Hon. President, and his lovely wife Cecilia, Chairman Prof Dr Maurice Teo, Deputy Chairman Felix Chan, and Chairman Joe Chau & Membership Officer Jade Lee of our Hong Kong Committee.
The first stop of the trip was Xangchuan Island (上川島), an outlying island of Toishan City. The delegation was received by the management of the seaside resort “海上樂園”.
Members of the delegation taking a shot on the beach of the seaside resort
Delegation leader Simon Tam posting on the beach
After enjoying relaxing moments at the seaside paradise, the delegation proceeded to the St. Francis Xayiar Chapel on the island, a prominent Christian monument made famous by the visit of our Chief Executive the Hon. Donald Tsang (who is now also the Companion of the Institute).
Group photo taken outside the St. Francis Xaviar Chapel
Part of the delegation in front of the altar inside the chapel
The main attraction on day 2 was the visit to Guohua Tai Power Plant (國華臺電廠), the largest thermal power plant in Asia. Being a newly commissioned plant adopting the most advanced power generation technology the factory is clean and tidy, and matched well with the carefully nurtured green vegetation around the area.
A group shot showing the full frontage of
the St. Francis Xaviar Chapel
Part of the delegation taking a shot outside
the modern Guohua Tai power plant
IIM delegation listening attentively to the receptionist's briefing
besides the turbine generation model
The Guohua Tai plant in the carefully landscaped green setting
The climax of the third day of the trip was the visit to an advanced tire rim manufacturing operation in Toishan.
Hon. President and Chairman posting with the
general manager of the tire rim plant
The 3-day study tour was rounded up with an exchange session with officers of the Toishan County Government in charge of investment and external affairs.
Listening to investment briefing by the Toishan County officials
IIM takes this opportunity to express out gratitude towards all the receiving parties and personnel for their kind hospitality and assistance, making the trip both enjoyable and developmental. |
