KakatoFestival 於2024年11月16及17日在九龍啟德AIRSIDE圓滿舉行。活動由萬士博（亞洲）有限公司、Kakato®卡格®高級寵物食品及亞洲高輪單車協會共同主辦，吸引了眾多市民參與，是一個極具意義的公眾嘉年華。
開幕儀式由《音樂情人》鄭子誠擔任司儀，他為活動主持並揭曉了第三屆卡格®動物毛範獎的「年度貓模」、「年度狗模」及「年度毛孩天使」得獎者。特邀「中年好聲音1」的歌手塗家堯現場演唱，為頒獎典禮增添不少色彩。
活動中，香港甲級練狗師張松照師父帶來警衛犬訓練基地表演，展示了犬隻的驚人技巧；而青年樂隊「愛唱遊 Build up: LOVE」則用音樂點燃了全場的氣氛。此外，「尊重生命‧善待動物」全港小學歌唱比賽的決賽由港台藝人嚴淑明擔任頒獎嘉賓，小朋友們用歌聲傳遞對動物的熱愛，感動在場的每一位觀眾。
活動還包括亞洲高輪單車協會的啟動禮和高輪單車表演，這標誌著這個擁有百年歷史的單車文化運動正式引入香港。特邀的澳洲塔斯曼尼亞國際高輪單車冠軍更在現場分享他的騎行故事，帶出「復刻‧克服」的精神，展現高輪單車的獨特魅力。
Kakato Festival 不僅融合社會公益、文化創意和體育發展，更深刻體現了活動主辦方心如博士倡導「尊重生命‧善待動物」的理念，努力促進香港成為人寵共融的和諧社會。萬士博期待未來能繼續主辦更多具意義的活動，為社區帶來積極影響。
KakatoFestival 于2024年11月16及17日在九龙启德AIRSIDE圆满举行。活动由万士博（亚洲）有限公司、Kakato®卡格®高级宠物食品及亚洲高轮单车协会共同主办，吸引了众多市民参与，是一个极具意义的公众嘉年华。
开幕仪式由《音乐情人》郑子诚担任司仪，他为活动主持并揭晓了第三届卡格®动物毛范奖的「年度猫模」、「年度狗模」及「年度毛孩天使」得奖者。特邀「中年好声音1」的歌手涂家尧现场演唱，为颁奖典礼增添不少色彩。
活动中，香港甲级练狗师张松照师父带来警卫犬训练基地表演，展示了犬只的惊人技巧；而青年乐队「爱唱游Build up: LOVE」则用音乐点燃了全场的气氛。此外，「尊重生命‧善待动物」全港小学歌唱比赛的决赛由港台艺人严淑明担任颁奖嘉宾，小朋友们用歌声传递对动物的热爱，感动在场的每一位观众。
活动还包括亚洲高轮单车协会的启动礼和高轮单车表演，这标志着这个拥有百年历史的单车文化运动正式引入香港。特邀的澳洲塔斯曼尼亚国际高轮单车冠军更在现场分享他的骑行故事，带出「复刻‧克服」的精神，展现高轮单车的独特魅力。
KakatoFestival 不仅融合社会公益、文化创意和体育发展，更深刻体现了活动主办方心如博士倡导「尊重生命‧善待动物」的理念，努力促进香港成为人宠共融的和谐社会。万士博期待未来能继续主办更多具意义的活动，为小区带来积极影响。
The Kakato® Festival 2024 took place successfully from 16 to17 November 2024 at AIRSIDE, Kai Tak, Kowloon. Organised by MaxiPro (Asia) Limited, Kakato® Premium Pet Food, and the Asia Penny Farthing Association, this meaningful public carnival attracted a large number of participants.
Renowned "Music Lover" Timothy Cheng hosted the opening ceremony as the celebrity MC, announcing the winners of the 3rd Kakato® Animal Furdel Awards, including "Fudel Cat," "Furdel Dog," and "Furkid Angel." Adding vibrancy to the ceremony, Gavin Tao, a singer from Midlife, Sing & Shine 1, delivered a captivating live performance.
The event also featured a Dog Performance by C.C. Cheung Guard Dog Training Base, showcasing the exceptional skills of well-trained dogs. The Youth Band "Build up: LOVE" further energized the audience with their dynamic music.A highlight of the festival was the final of the "Respect Lives • Be Kind to Animals" Hong Kong Primary School Singing Contest, with special guest and award presenter Mandy Yan, an artist from Hong Kong and Taiwan. The heartfelt performances by the children conveyed their deep love for animals, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
The festival also marked a milestone with the launch ceremony of the Asia Penny Farthing Association (APFA) and an engaging penny farthing performance. The introduction of this unique 19th-century bicycle culture was warmly received. The National Penny Farthing Champion shared his inspiring story of perseverance, embodying the spirit of “When the Going Gets Tough; The Tough Get Going.”
More than just a celebration, the Kakato® Festival seamlessly integrated social welfare, cultural creativity, and sports development. It also reflected the core philosophy of "Respect Lives • Be Kind to Animals", advocated by event organiser Dr. April Fong, who is committed to promoting a pet-friendly and harmonious society in Hong Kong.
MaxiPro (Asia) Limited looks forward to organising more impactful events in the future to continue making a positive contribution to the community.