#ProtestersVoice #Identity
China-born Secondary 6 Student: āYou are a Hong Konger as long as you accept the Hong Kong wayā
Born in China, Allen immigrated to Hong Kong at 1 year old. When living in Hong Kong, Allen only spoke Mandarin with her parents. Due to her accented Cantonese, she used to be mocked by her primary schoolmates. She recalled the days she loathed Hong Kong when her classmates called her āmainland girlā. Her primary school years was also the time when localism grew in Hong Kong.
When the Umbrella Revolution broke out in 2014, Allen, who was in Secondary one, identified herself as a devoted pro-Establishment āblue ribbonerā. She could not understand why protestors were occupying the roads. Along with her parents, she criticised the protestors for destructing the economy and causing trouble. She also displayed badges like āI Support the Policeā on her Facebook.
As she reached Secondary 2, she began looking up information herself. According to Allen, she discovered āhow bad China isā and changed her way of thinking.
Regarding the Anti-Extradition Bill Protests, Allen believes that the governmentās amendment of the Extradition Bill is a heavy blow to Hong Kongās rights and freedom. The march on 9 June 2019 was the first protest she has even attended. āI was so happy,ā Allen said in a smile. āThen I know how beautiful Hong Kong is when its people could voice out for the same goal," Allen recounted. āI feel like a HongKonger.ā
Before this, Allen found Hong Kong āannoyingā and āselfishā, and they would label and exclude her out of no reason. Allen spoke frankly about her āderision of the identity of A HongKongerā, but the protest changed Allen's view: Hong Kong people are ācultivatedā, āunitedā, and "willing to help each other". Allen becomes identified with āHongKongerā. As Allen said, āEven if you are born in China, you are a HongKonger if you accept the Hong Kong way."
Source: InMedia #Apr13
https://bit.ly/2Vm324w
#Hongkongers
China-born Secondary 6 Student: āYou are a Hong Konger as long as you accept the Hong Kong wayā
Born in China, Allen immigrated to Hong Kong at 1 year old. When living in Hong Kong, Allen only spoke Mandarin with her parents. Due to her accented Cantonese, she used to be mocked by her primary schoolmates. She recalled the days she loathed Hong Kong when her classmates called her āmainland girlā. Her primary school years was also the time when localism grew in Hong Kong.
When the Umbrella Revolution broke out in 2014, Allen, who was in Secondary one, identified herself as a devoted pro-Establishment āblue ribbonerā. She could not understand why protestors were occupying the roads. Along with her parents, she criticised the protestors for destructing the economy and causing trouble. She also displayed badges like āI Support the Policeā on her Facebook.
As she reached Secondary 2, she began looking up information herself. According to Allen, she discovered āhow bad China isā and changed her way of thinking.
Regarding the Anti-Extradition Bill Protests, Allen believes that the governmentās amendment of the Extradition Bill is a heavy blow to Hong Kongās rights and freedom. The march on 9 June 2019 was the first protest she has even attended. āI was so happy,ā Allen said in a smile. āThen I know how beautiful Hong Kong is when its people could voice out for the same goal," Allen recounted. āI feel like a HongKonger.ā
Before this, Allen found Hong Kong āannoyingā and āselfishā, and they would label and exclude her out of no reason. Allen spoke frankly about her āderision of the identity of A HongKongerā, but the protest changed Allen's view: Hong Kong people are ācultivatedā, āunitedā, and "willing to help each other". Allen becomes identified with āHongKongerā. As Allen said, āEven if you are born in China, you are a HongKonger if you accept the Hong Kong way."
Source: InMedia #Apr13
https://bit.ly/2Vm324w
#Hongkongers
#OpinionArticle
Who are you on foreign soils?
Two years ago, we visited an old temple in Japan. At the entrance, we saw an notice that was written in simplified Chinese with a somewhat irritated message that goes like this, āwe treat you with courtesy, and please treat us the same'.
We were at ease because we knew from the bottom of our heart, that this was not meant for us, who read and use traditional Chinese only.
When I was in Australia, a European blue collar told me that there are three kinds of āChineseā: those born in here (Australia), those from Hong Kong, and those from China. The identity will reveal itself by how the person behave.
//the term Huaren čÆäŗŗ meaning āethnic Chineseā became popular. It represented the ethnicity, and somehow it also represented that they do not have the Chinese nationality... Ethnic Chinese, meant that their ancestors were from areas in China...
//But in English, there is no distinction between the two, both refer as āChineseā.
//Many Chinese moved to Canada, were furious about Meng Sabrina arrested (Huawei's CFO), but were indifferent when two Canadian were arrested in China for policial reasons.
//In the Little Pinkiesā mind, it is absolutely normal for others want to join them in China and "kowtou".
//they wanted to be buried in China after death. Only a few truly settle down in overseas, and viewed their new homeland as their forever home... these oversea Chinese changed their mind, and see the country they settled as true homes.
//their attitude reversed and they have the same mindset as in the old days.. people again call themselves as Chinese, instead of āethnic Chineseā...
//Ethnic Chinese, has no obligation to become Chinese nationals, and have no moral reason to love China, a country which he/she has no say or involvement at all.
//We, ethnic Chinese should also give ourselves a new name, to distinct ourselves from the country, China.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Who-are-you-on-foreign-soils-07-03
Source: Stand News
#Hongkonger #Chinese #Nationality #ethnicChinese #Han #Huaren #Identity
Who are you on foreign soils?
Two years ago, we visited an old temple in Japan. At the entrance, we saw an notice that was written in simplified Chinese with a somewhat irritated message that goes like this, āwe treat you with courtesy, and please treat us the same'.
We were at ease because we knew from the bottom of our heart, that this was not meant for us, who read and use traditional Chinese only.
When I was in Australia, a European blue collar told me that there are three kinds of āChineseā: those born in here (Australia), those from Hong Kong, and those from China. The identity will reveal itself by how the person behave.
//the term Huaren čÆäŗŗ meaning āethnic Chineseā became popular. It represented the ethnicity, and somehow it also represented that they do not have the Chinese nationality... Ethnic Chinese, meant that their ancestors were from areas in China...
//But in English, there is no distinction between the two, both refer as āChineseā.
//Many Chinese moved to Canada, were furious about Meng Sabrina arrested (Huawei's CFO), but were indifferent when two Canadian were arrested in China for policial reasons.
//In the Little Pinkiesā mind, it is absolutely normal for others want to join them in China and "kowtou".
//they wanted to be buried in China after death. Only a few truly settle down in overseas, and viewed their new homeland as their forever home... these oversea Chinese changed their mind, and see the country they settled as true homes.
//their attitude reversed and they have the same mindset as in the old days.. people again call themselves as Chinese, instead of āethnic Chineseā...
//Ethnic Chinese, has no obligation to become Chinese nationals, and have no moral reason to love China, a country which he/she has no say or involvement at all.
//We, ethnic Chinese should also give ourselves a new name, to distinct ourselves from the country, China.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Who-are-you-on-foreign-soils-07-03
Source: Stand News
#Hongkonger #Chinese #Nationality #ethnicChinese #Han #Huaren #Identity
Telegraph
Who are you on foreign soils?
(13 Jun) Two years ago, we visited an old temple in Japan. At the entrance, we saw an notice that was written in simplified Chinese with a somewhat irritated message that goes like this, āwe treat you with courtesy, and please treat us the same'. We wereā¦
#NativeLanguage #Oppression
Concern group: HK Gov't Attempts to Displace Hongkongers' Mother Tongue by Trimming Down Cantonese Component in Public Exams
The Curriculum Review Taskforce of Hong Kong's Education Bureau issued a consultation paper in June 2019, which recommended trimming down the Chinese Language papers, particularly the listening and speaking sections which involved the use of Cantonese, in public exams.
Although more than 90,000 citizens sent in their opinion opposing the change, the Taskforce insisted their proposal in the latest report announced on September 22, 2020.
Whatās even more concerning is that the Taskforce only invited 4 pro-Beijing media outlets to its press briefing, including Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Pao, Sing Tao and Ming Pao.
Educators worried that the proposal, if enforced, would have impact on Cantonese learning, the mother tongue of Hongkoners. They opined that the oral component of the public exam DSE in Hong Kong for university admission, is one of the keys to prevent the conversion of the medium of instruction in Hong Kong schools to Putonghua. Therefore, the government's act triggers the fear of the displacement of Cantonese.
Source: Gong Yu Hok #Sept25
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3423280427728658&id=593704294019633
#Identity #Education #LanguagePolicy #PublicExam #DSE
Concern group: HK Gov't Attempts to Displace Hongkongers' Mother Tongue by Trimming Down Cantonese Component in Public Exams
The Curriculum Review Taskforce of Hong Kong's Education Bureau issued a consultation paper in June 2019, which recommended trimming down the Chinese Language papers, particularly the listening and speaking sections which involved the use of Cantonese, in public exams.
Although more than 90,000 citizens sent in their opinion opposing the change, the Taskforce insisted their proposal in the latest report announced on September 22, 2020.
Whatās even more concerning is that the Taskforce only invited 4 pro-Beijing media outlets to its press briefing, including Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Pao, Sing Tao and Ming Pao.
Educators worried that the proposal, if enforced, would have impact on Cantonese learning, the mother tongue of Hongkoners. They opined that the oral component of the public exam DSE in Hong Kong for university admission, is one of the keys to prevent the conversion of the medium of instruction in Hong Kong schools to Putonghua. Therefore, the government's act triggers the fear of the displacement of Cantonese.
Source: Gong Yu Hok #Sept25
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3423280427728658&id=593704294019633
#Identity #Education #LanguagePolicy #PublicExam #DSE
#FirstHand #Aug1 #Culture
In a muffled Hong Kong, an exhibition staged to appreciate cultural difference
Initiated by a community group that promotes equality in social participation, #HongKongUnison and a former district councilor, #LeslieChan Ka-long, a creative writing and photography exhibition, ābe/longā was launched on August 1 and will last until August 22 in Chungking Mansions.
The exhibition explores culinary traditions among minority groups in Hong Kong, through which it provides a platform for Hongkongers to appreciate cultural differences with an aim towards setting up an inclusive society that benefits collaboration across racial groups.
It was reportedly that the exhibition is staged in response to issues arising from discrimination against minority during the 4th wave of COVID19 in Hong Kong. Despite variations in upbringings, food culture, and traditions, people in Hong Kong are tied together through their identity, aspiration and sense of belonging.
#Hongkongers #Identity
In a muffled Hong Kong, an exhibition staged to appreciate cultural difference
Initiated by a community group that promotes equality in social participation, #HongKongUnison and a former district councilor, #LeslieChan Ka-long, a creative writing and photography exhibition, ābe/longā was launched on August 1 and will last until August 22 in Chungking Mansions.
The exhibition explores culinary traditions among minority groups in Hong Kong, through which it provides a platform for Hongkongers to appreciate cultural differences with an aim towards setting up an inclusive society that benefits collaboration across racial groups.
It was reportedly that the exhibition is staged in response to issues arising from discrimination against minority during the 4th wave of COVID19 in Hong Kong. Despite variations in upbringings, food culture, and traditions, people in Hong Kong are tied together through their identity, aspiration and sense of belonging.
#Hongkongers #Identity
#Identity #Poll
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as ā#Hongkongerā
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizensārecognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as āHongKongerā, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves āChineseā, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as āHongkongersā or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as ā#Hongkongerā
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizensārecognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as āHongKongerā, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves āChineseā, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as āHongkongersā or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7