Vexillology Association of Hong Kong

The Vexillology Association of Hong Kong (香港旗幟學協會), also known by its online publication name Hong Kong Vexillologists (香港旗幟學人, abbreviated 港旗人), is a non-profit academic organisation dedicated to the study of flags. It was founded in 2018 as a Facebook page and YouTube channel by a group of Hong Kong flag enthusiasts, and was formally registered as a society under the Societies Ordinance (Cap. 151) in September 2020, becoming the first registered vexillological institution in Hong Kong. The association aims to promote vexillology among Hong Kong citizens and the Chinese-speaking world, to facilitate exchanges with international vexillologists, and to provide public education on flag design, history, and symbolism. Its emblem features a golden map of Hong Kong with a reef knot, symbolising loyalty to Hong Kong and the international symbol of vexillology. The association publishes an online journal, Hong Kong Vexillologists, and maintains a website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. Its current chairman is So Ho Yat (蘇灝逸).

The Vexillology Association of Hong Kong was established on 6 April 2018 as a Facebook page named 'Hong Kong Vexillologists' (香港旗幟學人), created by a group of Hong Kong people to share information about vexillology. On 16 January 2019, a YouTube channel was launched. On 22 April 2019, an additional administrator was added, and the Hong Kong Vexillologists team was formally established. On 2 April 2020, the team passed the 'Hong Kong Vexillologists Constitution', with administrators serving as editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief, marking the formal beginning of the transition to an association. On 7 June 2020, the titles of editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief were changed to chairman and vice-chairman. On 24 September 2020, the organisation was officially registered as a society under the Societies Ordinance (Cap. 151), becoming the first registered vexillological academic institution in Hong Kong. On 21 May 2021, it was renamed the Vexillology Association of Hong Kong (香港旗幟學協會). The association's first general meeting approved its emblem, flag, and anthem. The emblem features a golden map of Hong Kong (using an older version) with a reef knot, symbolising loyalty to Hong Kong and the international symbol of vexillology. The flag has a blue background with the golden emblem, in a 3:2 ratio, with blue representing the ocean and gold representing the land. The anthem, titled '萬邦匯聚在一方' (All Nations Gather in One Place), is in Cantonese and set to the tune of 'God Make My Life a Little Light', with three verses. The association is governed by a general meeting as the highest authority, with an executive committee elected by members. The committee consists of at least three members, who elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and treasurer among themselves. The association also has a 'Hong Kong Vexillologists' team responsible for writing, designing, typesetting, and proofreading the journal. The current chairman is So Ho Yat, vice-chairman is Leung Ying Kit, and treasurer is Chow Po Lam.

• Hong Kong Vexillologists Facebook page launched

• YouTube channel launched

• Hong Kong Vexillologists team established

• Constitution passed, association transition begins

• Editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief renamed chairman and vice-chairman

• Officially registered as a society under the Societies Ordinance

• Renamed Vexillology Association of Hong Kong

Non-profit academic association promoting vexillology in Hong Kong and among Chinese-speaking communities.

• Hong Kong Vexillologists (online journal)

  Online publication covering vexillology topics.

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