Hong Kong Highlanders

Welcome

The Hong Kong Highlanders was founded in 1988. The Society was formed by a group of expatriate Scots in order that they could continue to enjoy and participate in Scottish traditions and to ensure that their children would come to know these same traditions while living away from their native land.

The society continues as a social society holding a range of activities throughout the year. These vary from the type of event which is expected of any expatriate Scottish society, being the same events that they would enjoy at home, to those with a more local or topical slant.

Membership is not restricted to Scots. Associate membership is available for anyone who enjoys the activities on our program and the membership roll currently carries many nationalities. Associate Members can serve on the committee, but the office bearers are Ordinary Members.

The traditional events include a Hogmanay party, a Burns Night celebration, Ceilidhs and dances. Previous years have seen Up Helly Aa, Annual Gatherings and Highland Games.

Merely for fun, there have been Poolside Barbecues, Tram Trips, Junk Trips, Whisky Tasting, Quizzes including a Colonial Trail, Walks and Theme Parties.

Events are also held for children and there would normally be a Halloween party. The age of childhood is not defined in the constitution!!

The events in bold are normally held each year in the given month. In addition, there is usually a social event approximately once each month. Dates will be filled in as they are decided.

Date	Event	Venue
2012 May	May Dance	Helena May
2012 July	Poolside BBQ
2012 September	"Typhoon" party
2012 October	tbd
2012 November	The ‘Reel’ St. Andrew’s Dance
2012 December 31	Hogmanay
2013 January	Burns Supper
2013 February	Chinese New Year Walk
2013 March	Ceilidh
April 2013	Annual General Meeting

Where there are Scots, there is dancing and we cater for all levels of dancing, from the social dancer to the advanced dancer, children's dancing (not available at present) and adult beginners. The members of the advanced class provide a demonstration team available for functions in Hong Kong and have also competed successfully at the Jakarta Highland Games.

Now part of the Hong Kong Highlanders, the Reel Club was originally founded for the purpose of providing an "alternative" entertainment for Scots soldiers stationed in Hong Kong. How successful this was is not recorded. However, the Reel Club continues to flourish and provides regular dancing throughout the year.

Social Scottish dancing forms part of our calendar and we hold a number of dances throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to come along, no experience is necessary. Even dancing is optional, come just to be social.

Event costs vary according to the subject and venue. Dance costs can be found on the Classes page. Payment is on an attendance basis; there are no annual or termly fees or membership fees for the Reel Club itself.

Becoming a member of the Highlanders can save you some money as well as giving you access to a fantastic social whirl. Note that, while it is not required for taking part in the events, joining the Highlanders will only cost you $50 joining fee plus $100 annual subscription, so you may want to consider doing so. Application form can be downloaded here and also available at the classes.

Fear An Taigh (Man of the House)	David McKellar
Bean An Taigh (Woman of the House)
Honorary Secretary	Tim Hamlett
Honorary Assistant Secretary
Honorary Treasurer	Kieran Wan
Dancer's Representative	Joseph Schembri
Member	Terry Waterhouse
Bard / Membership Secretary	Annelise Connell
Resident former Fear An Taigh	Walter Kerr

Bean An Taigh (Woman of the House) and Honorary Assistant Secretary are currently vacant