Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The Shaw Prize Award Presentation Ceremony 2013

 

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Every year I fly to Hong Kong and dedicate around one week of my September to The Shaw Prize


 

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The Shaw Prize, established in 2002 under the auspices of Sir Run Run Shaw, honors individuals
who have achieved significant breakthroughs in academic and scientific research or application,
and whose works have resulted in a positive and profound impact on mankind.
To know more about the "Nobel of the East," visit The Shaw Prize website here.
Or read my previous posts here, here and here.

 


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Now on its 10th year already. How time flies!

 

 

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As always, I want to lie down and roll around the floral centerpiece. Lol! 

 

 

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Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung graced the event and presented the awards to 
each of the six Shaw Laureates. 

 

 

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Professor Steven Balbus, Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2013

 

 

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Proferssor John Hawley, Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2013

 

 

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Professor Jeffrey Hall, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2013

 

 

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Professor Michael Roshbash, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2013

 

 

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Professor Michael Young, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2013

 

 

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Professor David Donoho, Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences 2013

 

 

And because this is first and foremost a food blog...

 

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Pork floss and seaweed rolls

 

 

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Carabinero Red Prawn and Tropical Fruit Salad, Braised Abalone with Five Grains,
Royale with Marine Crab, Deep Fried Scallop Dumpling with Mashed Taro 

 

 

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Double Boiled Sea Conch Soup with Fish Maw, Goji Berry and Yellow Fungus

 

 

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Veal Wellington, Codfish with Red Miso, Aomori Garlic, Pomme Gratin, Vegetable Medley

 

 

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 Quart Cheesecake, Mango Pudding, Mont Blanc, Coffee Pudding, Lemongrass Ice Cream

 

 

Congratulations to the Shaw Laureates and their families!!! :)

 

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I didn't win any prize. Extra lang! :P 

 

The Shaw Prize Website