[Multiculturalism in Action Project 2016-2017] Participating in UNESCO 5th Peacemakers’ Cultural Celebration

The Multiculturalism in Action Project (MIA) participated in the 5^th Peacemakers’ Cultural Celebration organized by UNESCO Hong Kong Association on 18 February, 2017 at the Hong Kong Science Park. The program aimed to enhance intercultural dialogues and cultural discovery to engender harmony and mutual understanding. More than 3,000 people joined the event, and there were booths and performances showcasing different religions and cultures.

Exhibition booth and volunteers of MIA

MIA brought its Exhibition on South Asian Communities in Hong Kong, with a special focus on Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan communities in Hong Kong. Visitors of various ethnic backgrounds were attracted. Publications such as Exhibition Handbooks, pamphlets, and leaflets were distributed free of charge.

MIA publications

The Exhibition is now available for schools, social service organizations, public libraries and other interested parties to lend out free of charge! It is accompanied by the Exhibition Handbooks and pamphlets in eight languages (Bengali, Chinese, English, Hindi, Nepalese, Sinhalese, Tamil, and Urdu). Please contact the Research Assistant, Connie Lee (lee-connie@cuhk.edu.hk), to discuss collaboration, such as public lectures and community exhibition, and/or other possibilities.