Prizes, Happy Hour Awaits Participants of #DXLeadersPH2022

Aug 20, 2022 | Business

DX Leaders, the two-day hybrid event on August 24-25, 2022, is packed with chances to influence the digital environment of Philippine businesses, but enjoyment and entertainment will also take up some room.
Logitech is the official prize sponsor of the DX Leaders Quest on August 24 at the Diamond Hotel Philippines. Two lucky participants will take home Logitech Wired Zone and the Bria Ultra HD Business Webcam via a raffle draw. All participants who finish the three DX Leaders Quest challenges will be eligible for the raffle draw.

EDX prepared cool prizes to be given away to the top three DX Leaderboard winners. All the participants have to do is to simply engage through the virtual platform and points will be automatically rewarded for every action made.

1st prize is an Amazon Kindle E-reader 10th Generation
2nd prize is a B. Coffee Starter Kit
3rd prize is a Google Chromecast 4
And a bonus prize will be given to the LinkedIn post on August 25 with the highest number of engagements using #DXLeadersPH2022.

Given the weight of the discussions of the two-day event, live performance of Praising Vibes Duo on Day 1 and Winegums Unplugged on Day 2 will lighten up the mood in the afternoon.






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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! NOSACONN Salutes International Nelson Mandela Day

Jul 20, 2022 | Books, Business

Damon Batiste of Nola’s Royal Family of Music & Nosaconn-New Orleans South Africa Connection Salutes International Nelson Mandela Day, July 18, 2022 On Televidz.

NEW ORLEANS – July 18, 2022 – PRLog — Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises San Francisco~Dallas Community Spotlight~~~

Following a successful week of Celebrate Africa ‘Essence of Africa’ NOLA Edition, the NOSACONN  Founder highlights homage to Mandela via film screenings on the new platform “Televidz” and the New York South African Consulate screening of “Mandela in America.”

Damon Batiste of NOLA’s Royal Family of Music, an invited guest of the New York South Africa Consulate General  celebration of the birthday of the late South African President Nelson Mandela honors the late great leader with a special tribute screening of his films NOSACONN In South Africa” Produced in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting System; and “New Orleans Arts in Education” in Partnership, Aulnay, France with United Way of NOLA & the Urban League on the new streaming platform Televidz (https://tellevidz.com/live-stream/). Today’s screening on South African President Nelson Mandela’s actual birthday, July 18, continues the celebration that was held yesterday in New York, City.

As an added note Batiste’s films were also screened during “Celebrate Africa Week, ‘The Essence of Africa’ NOLA Edition on July 4th & July 5th.  The City of New Orleans presented proclamations to  representatives from Senegal, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa and business delegates such as entertainment iconic leader Ernie Singleton and industrialist Lloyd Ward of Ward Holdings International founded with Martin W. Johnson.

“Having had the honor of meeting President Mandela at his 80th Birthday Celebration July 18,1998, who gave himself a gift by marrying Grace Machel, the former Mozambique First Lady on his birthday, I am inspired and encouraged by the celebration that was held yesterday in New York City  and humbled by the invitation to yesterday’s event from Motumisi Tawana, Ph.D.

In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, the South African Consulate General in New York presented a special screening Sunday, July 17th of “Mandela in America” at St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY 1003.  The Nelson Mandela International Day  call to action is to “Take Action, Inspire Change, Make Every Day a Mandela Day with the theme: “Do what you can, with what you have, wherever you are.”   For those who may have missed yesterday’s event follow the links promoted by Batiste on Twitter.

“Mandela in America”

https://youtu.be/xMZ8l6jOanA

The work of NOSACONN and Damon Batiste has resulted in an array of celebrities, politicians and business people becoming educated about Africa and dispelling negative myths.  From festivals to businesses to artists here are just a few connections of NOSACONN-New Orleans South Africa Connection as Batiste continues to orchestrate the idea of idea of Cultural Synergy and Social Cohesion: Steve Harvey; Kirk Franklin; Ruben Studdard; Yolanda Adams; Music Soulchild; Jon Batiste; Trombone Shorty Andrews; Christian Scott; Batiste Family; Batiste Fathers & Sons; Shaka Zulu of New Orleans; Donald Harrison; Glenn. David Andrews; Chaka Chan; Tamia; Angie Stone; Flotrey; O’Jays; Gabrielle Union; Migueal Nunez; City of New Orleans; City of Durban; Time Warner Inc; Essence Music Festival. South African Airways; Danno Peterson; Lion King Cast; Umjao; African Footprint; Jonathan Butler; Hugh Masakela and Mother Africa – Mariam Makeba; Ladysmith Black Mambazo; South African Embassy; City of Johannesburg; Standard Bank; Sisol Oil Company among others.

See more about the culture, arts, and business development nonprofit NOSACONN at www.nosaconn.com.

https://tellevidz.com/live-stream/

https://twitter.com/wrightenternow/status/1548794247293403138.

Background:

NOSACONN’s “Celebrate Africa Week, ‘Essence of Africa’ NOLA Edition, kicked off Tuesday, June 28th at the New Orleans Jazz Museum with a news conference and a performance by Louisiana Hall of Famer & David Batiste, Founder of the legendary “David and the Gladiators”  and concluded on Tuesday, July 5th at First Pilgrim Baptist Church in the community.  Ward was a key delegate at “Celebrate Africa Week”  that connected New Orleans with dignitaries in Africa from Senegal, Cote d’ Ivoire,  Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa. (https://www.prlog.org/12922870-nosaconn-celebrate-africa-week-essence-of-africa-nola-edition-kicks-off-week-of-celebration-during-the-essence-of-culture-festival.html# (http:///12922870-nosaconn-celebrate-africa-week-essence-of-africa-nola-edition-kicks-off-week-of-celebration-during-the-essence-of-culture-festival.html))

Highlights of  NOSACONN’s “Celebrate Africa Week, ‘Essence of Africa’ NOLA Edition” videotaped moments were captured by Bryant Johnson of LyfePULSE, inc.:

See more of NOSACONN’s at ThePULSE New Orleans:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Cu03_SkEmxaUbxFzG3JvQ/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0

https://www.prlog.org/12923754-batistes-nosaconn-live-streams-films-july-4th-business-in-africa-prosperity-panel-july-5th.html (http:///12923754-batistes-nosaconn-live-streams-films-july-4th-business-in-africa-prosperity-panel-july-5th.html)

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Hong Kong – Happy@Parks “Water Fight Day · Tin Yip Road Park” to be held on Sunday

Jul 14, 2022 | International

Happy@Parks “Water Fight Day · Tin Yip Road Park” to be held on Sunday

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will hold “Water Fight Day．Tin Yip Road Park” in Tin Shui Wai on July 17 (Sunday) as an event of its Happy@Parks campaign, offering a variety of fun water activities free of charge. This event is under the exclusive sponsorship of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), and is one of the many initiatives supported by the HKJC’s approved donation of $630 million to the Government of the HKSAR to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, demonstrating that the HKJC is resolute in pursuing its purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of society, all in support of creating a stronger community together.

 

     The event will be held at the artificial turf pitch of Tin Yip Road Park from 9.30am to 12.30pm on that day. Participants can play on a giant inflatable water slide, a fun water maze, shaking boats and bouncy water castles at the park on the summer day. Pre-registered participants can attend the event in accordance with their enrolled sessions on the event day by presenting their tickets. A small portion of tickets will be reserved for walk-in participants on the event day on a first-come, first-served basis. For enquiries, please contact the Yuen Long District Leisure Services Office at 2478 4342 or Tin Yip Road Park at 2682 3197 during office hours.

 

     In addition, a range of fun game booths will be set up at the artificial sand court adjacent to the artificial turf pitch that Sunday morning, offering a variety of games and activities such as a ring toss, hand-painting, a giant bubble maker, ice craft and pipeline games. Members of the public are welcome to join on the spot.

 

     In order to comply with the requirements stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, participants are required to scan the “LeaveHomeSafe” QR code and produce their vaccination records for the person-in-charge to carry out a visual inspection before being allowed to enter. Participants must wear masks at all times during the event in accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I).

 

     To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, the LCSD is organising a series of Happy@Parks activities with various themes from June to December this year in six LCSD parks, allowing users to experience a joyful atmosphere with their family on holiday through a variety of activities and games. Other Happy@Parks activities include “Pet Carnival‧Victoria Park” to be held on October 30, “Family Camp Out Night‧Tai Po Waterfront Park” on November 12 and 13,  “Frisbee‧Kai Tak Station Square” on December 4, and “Flower Viewing and Sketching‧Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden” on December 18. In addition to the Happy@Parks series, the LCSD will also host a wealth of cultural, arts and recreational and sports programmes. For details, please visit the thematic website of the LCSD at www.25A-LCSDevents.gov.hk.