Net Departure from Hong Kong Airport hits another record high, which is even more than some district's total population.
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As Hongkongers departed the city in droves over the past two years following China's imposition of draconian #NationalSecurityLaw, many had been separated from their families and friends with whom they used to celebrate special occasions together.
A restaurant in Wanchai, Hong Kong shared their experience on Facebook page:
source: Backstreet Steakhouse
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As Hongkongers departed the city in droves over the past two years following China's imposition of draconian #NationalSecurityLaw, many had been separated from their families and friends with whom they used to celebrate special occasions together.
A restaurant in Wanchai, Hong Kong shared their experience on Facebook page:
source: Backstreet Steakhouse
#Hongkongers #Emigration
Read more
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#HongKongExodus
Over these past two years, we actually received many reservation requests from overseas customers for their family members who are still living in Hong Kong, especially seniors. They would book tables for them to celebrate birthdays, and to prepare cakes with personalized messages.
Among these bookings, this one left the biggest impression on me. The customer made the booking online a month in advance for his parents' birthday. When he made the booking, he put in remarks that he had already left Hong Kong.
The week before the booking date, his friends start sending presents, flowers, champagne and cake to the restaurant. They even settled the bill in advance.
On the day of the booking, a family of three came. They were surprised that someone had thoughtfully arranged the dishes and champagne for them. It looked like an ordinary family gathering until we brought out the birthday cake, presents, flowers and greeting cards that were prepared in advance.
The younger sister and mother were deeply moved and they started to sob. When I was about to take a photograph for the family, they asked, with tears in their eyes, to leave an empty spot in the frame for the elder brother who couldn't attend the dinner.
The elderly father didn't show much emotion throughout the night. At the end of dinner, when he realized that the bill has been paid in advance, he burst into tears. He held my shoulder tightly and asked: was it his son who arranged this dinner for them?
The man - who looked to be in his sixties - broke down in the restaurant crying as he asked me: "Do you know where my son is now? Is he safe? How can I reach out to him?" Before long, the whole family were crying aloud together.
Finally, they left their contact information to me, and repeatedly asked me to urge their son to call home, and let them know if he was safe.
Celebrating birthdays and festivals is so much more than finding a venue, deciding what to eat, preparing cakes and presents, and making sure everything is nice.
These days, simple as having a night out together might not be easy for some Hong Kong families. Do not take happiness for granted.
source: Backstreet Steakhouse
https://www.facebook.com/backstreetsteakhouse/posts/pfbid0LTuZusdN5huJUqP7ySpbt4TNPfeTwDUQXoVfa3qMZZx7JJncjgEJhAdAKPEHFiKXl
#Hongkongers #Emigration
Over these past two years, we actually received many reservation requests from overseas customers for their family members who are still living in Hong Kong, especially seniors. They would book tables for them to celebrate birthdays, and to prepare cakes with personalized messages.
Among these bookings, this one left the biggest impression on me. The customer made the booking online a month in advance for his parents' birthday. When he made the booking, he put in remarks that he had already left Hong Kong.
The week before the booking date, his friends start sending presents, flowers, champagne and cake to the restaurant. They even settled the bill in advance.
On the day of the booking, a family of three came. They were surprised that someone had thoughtfully arranged the dishes and champagne for them. It looked like an ordinary family gathering until we brought out the birthday cake, presents, flowers and greeting cards that were prepared in advance.
The younger sister and mother were deeply moved and they started to sob. When I was about to take a photograph for the family, they asked, with tears in their eyes, to leave an empty spot in the frame for the elder brother who couldn't attend the dinner.
The elderly father didn't show much emotion throughout the night. At the end of dinner, when he realized that the bill has been paid in advance, he burst into tears. He held my shoulder tightly and asked: was it his son who arranged this dinner for them?
The man - who looked to be in his sixties - broke down in the restaurant crying as he asked me: "Do you know where my son is now? Is he safe? How can I reach out to him?" Before long, the whole family were crying aloud together.
Finally, they left their contact information to me, and repeatedly asked me to urge their son to call home, and let them know if he was safe.
Celebrating birthdays and festivals is so much more than finding a venue, deciding what to eat, preparing cakes and presents, and making sure everything is nice.
These days, simple as having a night out together might not be easy for some Hong Kong families. Do not take happiness for granted.
source: Backstreet Steakhouse
https://www.facebook.com/backstreetsteakhouse/posts/pfbid0LTuZusdN5huJUqP7ySpbt4TNPfeTwDUQXoVfa3qMZZx7JJncjgEJhAdAKPEHFiKXl
#Hongkongers #Emigration
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No wonder why there is rumour about emigration from HK circulating around, 370000 fewer tax returns filed this year.
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