Hong Kong Girl Guides Association

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Hong Kong Girl Guides Association is the sole Guide organisation in Hong Kong. It was formally established in 1919 though the first Girl Guides Company was formed in 1916. The association became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1978. It serves 55,145 members.

Programme

There are six sections in the Guiding programme.

Law, Promise and Motto

Guide Promise

I promise to do my best, to be true to myself, my God, and my country, and the country in which I live[2] to help others, and to keep the Guide Law. Note : Happy Bee Promise I am a Happy Bee. I love my family. I love my friends. I love nature.

Guide Law

As a Guide [1] I will be reliable, honest and trustworthy I will use my resources wisely and help others I will be true to myself and respect the opinion of others I will face challenges and learn from my experiences I will care for nature and all living things I will be friendly and a sister to all Guides

Guide Motto

The Guide Motto is the same for all sections: Be Prepared (準備).

Symbol

The association's symbol is a stylized trefoil. The notched edges and the mauve colour recall the symbol flower of Hong Kong, the Bauhinia blakeana, while the colour red is seen as particularly auspicious. The internal division of the trefoil shows the Chinese character Kwong meaning a ray of light from a beacon, reflecting the spirit of the Guide movement.

Organisational Structure

Regions & Divisions

There are a total of 14 regions and divisions in the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association: Each division is composed of various districts.

Chief Commissioners

Colony Commissioners: Chief Commissioners:

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