[Multiculturalism in Action 2015-2016] FUN with Interculturalism - Equal Opportunities Day

FUN with Interculturalism, a community outreach project launched by the Multiculturalism in Action (MIA) Project this year, participated in the Equal Opportunities Day on 21 May, 2016. An Exhibition on the South Asian Communities in Hong Kong including Indian, Nepali, and Pakistani cultures was displayed. Our volunteers served as docents to explain the details to visitors, including residents from Fairview Park, Yuen Long, and the vicinity. 

Our docents at work

MIA Director Prof. Maria Tam exchanged views on the work to promote positive ethnic relations with different parties, including Prof. Chan Cheung-ming, Chairman of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Ms. Ng Chiu Mei, Principal of the Bethel High School, and Mr. To, District Councilor of Fairview Park.

Prof. Tam (right) discussing the education issues of the ethnic minorities with Prof. Chan (middle) and Ms. Ng (left)

The Opening Ceremony showcased the multicultural talents in Hong Kong. Performances included Nepali dance, Chinese Tai Chi, Sikh martial arts, and Indonesian ukulele performance. Moreover, there was a panel that consisted of two Pakistani police officers and a Nepali accountant, who shared their success stories. Their examples showed that everyone could have a chance to succeed through perseverance.

Sikh martial arts

Tai Chi performance

Sharing session

 Audience came to visit our booth after the opening ceremony, and they enjoyed the interactive quizzes a lot!

Visitors taking part in the interactive quizzes

An Exhibition Handbook on South Asian Communities in Hong Kong is now available free of charge to the public, please email us to get your copy! 


Contact: Ms. Connie Lee (lee-connie@cuhk.edu.hk)