Colourful Lotus

The recipient of this painting is Dr. Cheng Sian Chun and his wife. Dr. Cheng was born in Quanzhou, Fujian. He went to the Philippines to study in his early years and obtained a doctorate in medicine from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila in 1950. After studying in the UK, he settled in Hong Kong in 1954 as a practicing doctor. During his nearly 70 years of practicing medicine, he has won praises from all walks of life for his contribution as a doctor; and also as a philanthropist for his support of schools and public welfare.