The 2014-2015 scholarship presentation ceremony for the children of members of the Sodality of Leong Clan was held recently. Hunderds of members, including Honorary Presidents Leong P.J., Leong W.Z., Aliana Leong, Leong Y.F. President Leong S.Y. and Director-General Leong Y.F. were on hand to support the Sodality which was permeated with a festive air. The scholarship presentation ceremony for the children of members is an annual event of the Sodality of Leong Clan and some 46 pupils won the prize this year.
President Leong S.Y. said the all predecessors of the Clan valued education and persisted in providing scholarship for the children of members to acknowledge their excellent moral and academic performances. The students of the Leong Clan are expected to integrate their personal ambitions with the development of Macau. Prof. Aliana Leong, Vice Rector of City University of Macau, encouraged the students to keep working hard and expressed her willingness to support the members.
The Sodality of Leong Clan, formerly named Longevity Hall of Leong established 80 years ago is one of the most time-honored clan societies in Macau. Persisting in the principle of communication, mutual support, and common welfare of the clan, the Sodality organizes two ancestral worships each year and manages nursing for the aged, travels, socials, scholarships, and poverty alleviation. The Sodality of Leong Clan had over 30,000 members in 2008 and the number continues to grow every year.
Guests and Scholarship Winners
Prof. Aliana Leong, Vice Rector of City University of Macau Presenting Scholarship
Prof. Aliana Leong, Vice Rector of City University of Macau (extreme right) and Guests
