Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong
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The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港基督少年軍 Short-form: BBHK) is a branch of the Boys' Brigade
. It is a uniform youth organisation founded in 1959, currently with more than 200 companies.
Methodist Church. Members' ages range from 7-18, with both girls and boys participating. Weekly activities include drill
, Christian
education and badge
courses.
, it is currently the company with the most members in Hong Kong, and has two meeting days, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Pre-Juniors and Juniors can choose between Saturday or Sunday to go to, while the Company section must attend the meetings at Saturday. It is mandatory that they join church services on Saturday/Sunday, or they are denied any badges.
(香港基督少年軍第135分隊) or BB135 for short was formed in 2003. It is supported by Yew Chung International School, Hong Kong, Somerset Road 20-22, Kowloon Tong
, Kowloon
. Its members take part in marching, Christian education, badge courses, etc.
Hong Kong
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Road, Shau Kei Wan
, Hong Kong
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Company Websites
Boys' Brigade
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. It is a uniform youth organisation founded in 1959, currently with more than 200 companies.
Structure
BBHK is divided into four sections:- Pre-juniors: ages 3–8
- Juniors: ages 8–12
- Company section: ages 12–18
- Seniors: ages 16–21
8th Company
One of the oldest companies in Hong Kong, The 8th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第八分隊), BB8 for short, is still actively involved in the programme. Founded in 1969, members and officers meet weekly (Saturday 2.15pm-5.30pm) at CCC Kei Chun Church, situated in Kei Chun Primary School, Mei Foo. It currently has members in all sections, the age ranges from 5 to 20. Company members, in particular, are greatly encouraged to join church services on Sunday, too, so as to promote further spiritual growth.38th Company
The 38th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第三十八分隊), BB38 for short, is a division founded in 1985, stationed in Sha Tin Methodist Collage, and is currently supported by Sha TinSha Tin
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Methodist Church. Members' ages range from 7-18, with both girls and boys participating. Weekly activities include drill
Drill
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, Christian
Christian
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education and badge
Badge
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courses.
80th Company
The 80th Company of the Boy's Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第八十分隊), BB80 for short, is fonded in September 2001. Stationed at Shatin Baptist ChurchShatin Baptist Church
Shatin Baptist Church is a church located in Shatin in Hong Kong's New Territories. It is the denomination of The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong....
, it is currently the company with the most members in Hong Kong, and has two meeting days, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Pre-Juniors and Juniors can choose between Saturday or Sunday to go to, while the Company section must attend the meetings at Saturday. It is mandatory that they join church services on Saturday/Sunday, or they are denied any badges.
135th Company
The 135th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong KongHong Kong
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(香港基督少年軍第135分隊) or BB135 for short was formed in 2003. It is supported by Yew Chung International School, Hong Kong, Somerset Road 20-22, Kowloon Tong
Kowloon Tong
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, Kowloon
Kowloon
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. Its members take part in marching, Christian education, badge courses, etc.
204th Company
The 204th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第204分隊) or BB204, was founded in 2005. BB204 is supported by Christian Pun Shek Church, G/F 9 Tai Wong Ha Village Tsing YiTsing Yi
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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.
268th Company
The 268th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第268分隊) or BB268, was founded on March 28, 2009. BB268 is supported by Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Shau Ki Wan Church(基督教香港崇真會筲箕灣堂), 4 BaselBasel
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Road, Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan or Shaukeiwan, Shaukiwan is a town in Eastern District, Hong Kong. Literally, Shau Kei means a pail, and Wan implies that the town is developed along the coast. Nowadays it is a relatively densely populated town compared with some developing areas.-Name:The name Shau Kei Wan comes...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
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