​Youth Link · Nam Cheong, a youth interactive space established by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) and operated by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, officially opened today (April 24). A youth thematic event, "SparkFest 2026@Youth Link · Nam Cheong", was launched on the same day at the venue bringing diverse creative, cultural, and performing arts experiences to local young people.
      
     The kick-off ceremony for "SparkFest 2026" was officiated by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; the Deputy Director-General of the Youth Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Wan Ning; the Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, Mr Daryl Ng; the Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Clarence Leung; and the Commissioner for Youth, Mr Eric Chan. Representatives from the Youth Development Commission, District Councils, and representatives of youth organisations also attended.
      
     In her address, Miss Mak said that Youth Link · Nam Cheong is a physical youth interactive platform proposed by the Chief Executive in the 2024 Policy Address. It aims to provide a continuous interactive gathering point for members of the HYAB's Youth Link. Serving as a practice base for initiatives under the Youth Development Blueprint, it seeks to strengthen the Government's communication and collaboration with the Youth Development Commission and young people following their participation in various youth development projects.
      
     Youth Link · Nam Cheong is located at the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and adjoining Tung Chau Street Temporary Market. The first-phase facilities include multipurpose activity areas, a co-working space and quiet pods. Since the soft opening commenced in December last year, over 40 activities have been organised, attracting more than 1 900 visits and making it a gathering place for Youth Link members to interact with one another. The second-phase facilities have been completed this month, providing a cozy performance space, a music room, and a dance room. The third phase of the works is expected to be completed this year, which will provide more flexible indoor spaces, a dining area, and an outdoor multipurpose activity area.
      
     The HYAB welcomes young people aged 12 to 39 to register as Youth Link members, participate in more youth development projects, and make good use of the facilities at Youth Link · Nam Cheong to expand their networks and showcase their energy and talent.

Ends/Friday, April 24, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:46

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