2026-03-07
Pooi To Middle School is honored to have received 212 submissions for this year's the "2nd Pooi To Creative Flower Buttons Design (All Hong Kong Secondary Schools)", thanks to the support of the academic community. Please refer to the attachment for the shortlist.

To allow shortlisted students to further experience the craftsmanship of flower button making, the organizing committee has specially arranged the "Pooi To Flower Button Workshop." Participants must handcraft a pair of flower buttons based on their design at a 1:1 scale during the workshop to compete for awards in the final round.

Details of the workshop are as follows:

Date: 7 March 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Venue: Pooi To Middle School

Materials: Participants must use the fabric strips (various colors) and fabric buttons provided by the organizing committee. Additionally, the committee will supply sewing threads, needles, thimbles, measuring tapes, pliers, and other tools. Participants only need to bring any other materials required for their personal designs.

Judging Criteria: The ability to sew and create the designed claw buttons using fabric strips and materials.

Congratulations to all!

Pooi To Middle School has long been committed to promoting the heritage of the Qipao and its traditional flower button culture. Following the successful inaugural event in 2025, we are proud to present the 2nd Pooi To Creative Qipao Flower Button Design (Secondary Schools) Invitational Competition.

Guided by the theme "Creating Together, Journeying Together • Navigating Values," this year’s competition received 212 entries from 8 secondary schools. The high standard of creativity and craftsmanship displayed by the students was truly impressive.

From Design to Craftsmanship
The selection process was handled by Ms. Yeung Ching (Head of Visual Arts), Ms. Pang Ue-fei (Visual Arts Teacher), and Ms. Lee Wing-sze (Technology and Living Teacher). Together, they selected 20 outstanding entries to advance to the Final Round.

On March 7, 2026, the finalists visited our campus to personally handcraft the flower buttons they had designed, turning their creative visions into reality.

The Judging Panel
We were honored to have a distinguished panel of judges for the finals:

Ms. Mak Yuen-sze, Traditional Flower Button Craftsmanship Practitioner

Ms. Constance Cheung, Principal

Ms. Lee Wing-sze, Head of Technology and Living

Ms. Pang Ue-fei, Visual Arts Teacher

Results and Appreciation
Detailed results can be found in the attached photographs or on our school website. Further information regarding the Award Presentation Ceremony will be sent to participants via a formal letter soon.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participating students and schools for their steadfast support in preserving this exquisite traditional craft.