Celebrating Mother’s Day at Yee Hong

This Mother’s Day, Yee Hong Centres were filled with laughter, memories, and heartfelt moments as we celebrated the love and dedication of mothers across generations.

We were especially honoured to celebrate mothers like Ms. Lo who has five children, with her family spanning five generations across Hong Kong and Toronto. Her youngest great-great-grandchild is four years old, and they usually keep in touch by phone. Although not every family member is able to
communicate in Chinese, they often learn Chinese and English from one another during visits or phone calls, which adds much joy and laughter to their interactions.

Throughout her life, Ms. Lo devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, especially through cooking. It was only 10 years ago that she passed the responsibility of cooking on to her daughter. “Letting go and passing things on” has become one of her life philosophies. Her daughter, Lisa, greatly admires her mother’s culinary skills and is deeply grateful for all that she has done for the family over the years, joking that she herself is only “barely qualified.”

“Stay happy, worry less, and spend more time together” is Mrs. Lo’s motto in life. She firmly believes that maintaining a joyful outlook is one of the secrets to her longevity.

Since 2025, Ms. Lo has been attending the Yee Hong Markham Adult Day Program after being introduced by a neighbour. She participates in activities at the Centre twice a week and especially enjoys the lively atmosphere and the warmth of the staff.

Recently, the team celebrated her 101st birthday by creating a heartfelt and unforgettable occasion with thoughtfully prepared, colourful balloons and a handmade gift, which added a personal and sincere touch to the celebration. The entire event was filled with joy and happiness, especially as her daughter was also there, sharing in the love, care, and blessings of the occasion.

To all mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and great-great-grandmothers — thank you for the love, strength, and kindness you share every day.