27 April 2026 – Shenzhen / Heyuan, China
The Shenzhen Heyuan Halal Industry Exchange Tour 2026 officially commenced this morning, organized by the DAB Yuen Long Branch and the DAB Ethnic Minorities Committee. The two‑day exchange program brings together leaders of the Hong Kong Muslim community to explore halal industry development, cross‑border cooperation, and cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Heyuan.
Delegates assembled at Futian Port at 10:00am, where the program was formally launched with a welcome speech delivered by Legislative Council Member and DAB Ethnic Minorities Service Center Chair, Hon. Vincent Cheng Wing‑shun, MH, JP. In his remarks, he highlighted the importance of strengthening halal industry standards, enhancing regional collaboration, and supporting the needs of Hong Kong’s diverse communities.
Immediately after the opening session, the delegation proceeded to Funfundei Food as the tour’s first official stop. A group photo was taken to commemorate the beginning of the exchange activities before the delegation continued with the scheduled program.
The group then visited the Fanfande R&D Center in the Futian Free Trade Zone, where they received a briefing on research capabilities and observed demonstrations of intelligent equipment relevant to halal production technologies.
The team enjoyed a halal lunch at ZFY Halal Restaurant and prayed at Maling Muslim Mosque in Shenzhen, followed by a trip to Wanlv Lake in Heyuan for an eco‑friendly sightseeing experience curated to respect cultural sensitivities. Delegates will later visit a halal production facility to learn about workshop design, production capacity, and product development processes. The day will conclude with a halal‑compliant dinner and hotel check‑in, arranged in accordance with Muslim customs.
The exchange tour aims to deepen understanding of Heyuan’s potential in the halal industry, explore opportunities for cross‑border trade, and build long‑term partnerships that benefit both regions.
Further updates will be provided as the program progresses.