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DYXnet Group colleagues enter the “Family + Fish DYXnet Charity Cup” with a passion to win and desire to help the needy
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The DYXnet “family” bathes in glory after we finish the race as 1st runner-up out of five teams.
A powerful spirit of teamwork fused with a determination to succeed and strong sense of social responsibility when the DYXnet Group family plunged itself into the “Family + Fish DYXnet Charity Cup” as part of the world-famous Dragon Boat, or Tueng Ng, Festival.
This year saw the company title sponsoring the event for the fourth time since 2012 and playing a central role in raising funds to purchase nutritious fresh fish for underprivileged families in Hong Kong.
A 20-strong team led by Founder & CEO Lap Man alongside COO Jacky Wan honed its sculling skills under the guidance of a professional coach during 10 gruelling training sessions in the run-up to the festival.
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The intrepid DYXnet Group crew trains tirelessly for the race.
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Putting your feet up doesn’t always mean resting! The team goes through some stretching exercises in preparation for the race.
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Our people sacrifice their leisure time to train at Tseung Kwan O.
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Our crew takes a breather and poses for the camera after a tough training routine.
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On June 18, the competition day, the crew donned specially-designed T-shirts and wielded carbon-fibre paddles sporting a graphic based on the dragon, a symbol of power and a determination-to-win in Chinese culture. They were cheered on by enthusiastic colleagues and family members, who sought to generate a carnival atmosphere around our team.
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The DYXnet logo and a dragon graphic emblazon our T-shirts and carbon-fibre paddles.
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Crew members wear specially-designed T-shirts sporting a dragon graphic to symbolise a determination to excel.
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Our waterborne warriors even trained in turbulent Typhoon No.1 conditions to help them overcome obstacles in their race against hot favourites such as the MTR, Tsui Wah Restaurant and Herbalife teams. And our crew’s dedication paid off when we finished the race as 1st runner-up out of five teams.
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Raising paddles to the sky celebrates their success in the water – and 1st runner-up glory!
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The DYXnet crew takes to the stage to receive 1st runner-up honours.
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Lap Man said: “I have been so proud to see DYXnet staff and family members willing to sacrifice their leisure time in order to represent the company to the very best of their ability. The team spirit and camaraderie they have built is powerful enough to move mountains – at work and at play!”
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Heartfelt cheering from friends and family spurs our crew to go all out for glory.
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Raucous cheering from DYXnet-liveried supporters generates encouragement.
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Hong Kong’s world-famous dragon boat extravaganza attracts crowds of spectators.
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Colleagues wear their DYXnet colours with pride at the Dragon Boat Festival.
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He added: “Dragon boat racing is a treasured tradition in Hong Kong, based on a truly vibrant aspect of Chinese culture – and we plan to support the Charity Cup race in years to come. This fits snugly with DYXnet’s ongoing desire to help underprivileged families, as a socially responsible corporate citizen.”
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Lap Man (right) gives a thumbs-up sign when he joins Lau Kong-wah, JP, and Chan Lee Pui Ying (left) to present prizes after the race.
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Lap Man joined forces with Mr. Lau Kong-wah, JP – the HKSAR Government’s Secretary for Home Affairs and Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race Organising Committee Chairlady Ms Chan Lee Pui Ying – after the race to present prizes to winners.
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Floria Chan (left) makes up a DYXnet trio to hand out fresh fish to the underprivileged, demonstrating our corporate desire to help the needy.
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Five days before the race, Floria Chan – our Marketing & Corporate Communications Group Director – rolled up her sleeves to help hand out fresh fish to low income families.
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The Family + Fish Charity Cup race has been organised every year since 2012 by the Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race Committee, with the aim of raising funds to purchase some 3,000 pieces of fish for low income families and senior citizens in Hong Kong.
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