Miss SIU Hoi-yan

Undergraduate Student, Department of Music of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship for Disabled Students 2017/18

Miss SIU Hoi-yan When I was three months old, I was suffered from eye cancer. I believe that my world is full of colour and happiness. As a visually impaired person, I am able to overcome various challenges and adversities in life with my perseverance, and contribute to this society with my music ability.

I have been interested in playing music since I was very little. To me, music is my companion which grows up with me. When I am happy, music shares the joy with me. When I feel stressed or frustrated, music relieves my stress. In addition, music is also a form of deep communication which binds people together. After winning more than 70 music awards, I started to be invited as a guest performer in different occasions locally and internationally. In 2014, I was invited by the Lions Clubs International Foundation to sing in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Convention in Toronto, Canada. This was an unforgettable experience that made me realise that music has the power to touch people’s lives and it is a language that can be transcended across different cultures and to be understood by different people.

I would like to thank the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund in recognition of my efforts in music, positive attitudes towards life and determination to make contributions to this society. Even though I can’t see, I am able to overcome various difficulties and follow my music dream, and contribute to this society through my music. I will continue the spirit of Youde Scholars by lighting people’s hearts and making contributions to this society through music performance and life education sharing, making the world a harmonious place.