Cultural Workshop
(Online/ Face-to-face)
Apart from walking into the community, another good way of cultural understanding would be hands-on cultural workshop, with sharings and stories from Cultural Ambassadors, or having dialogues with youth from different ethnicities.
Colorful Rangoli workshop
Introduction:
Rangoli is an art form in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as colored rice, colored sand, or flower petals. It is usually made during Diwali or other festivals. In this workshop, participants will listen to the stories of Rangoli and try to make a Rangoli decoration using colorful sands.
Time: 1 hour or above
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassador
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What are Rangoli and drawing demonstration
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Create your own Rangoli decoration
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
South Asian henna workshop
Introduction:
Henna is commonly used for body drawing with the meaning of blessings. With the guidance of experienced Cultural Ambassador, participants will learn about the origin, meanings, and uses of henna, at the same time practice various henna drawing skills.
Time: 1 hour or above
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassador
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What is Henna and how to draw it?
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Drawing demonstration
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Practice time
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
Arabic calligraphy workshop
Introduction:
Arabic calligraphy is a part of Islamic cultural heritage. In this workshop, participants will learn how to write and pronounce Arabic words, as well as listen to the stories of Muslims in Hong Kong.
Time: 1 hour or above
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassador
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What is Henna and how to draw it?
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Drawing demonstration
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Practice time
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
Nepali dance workshop
Introduction:
Through the Nepali dance workshop, participants can understand the specialty, origins and costumes of Nepali dance. Cultural Ambassadors will also share their personal stories of living in Hong Kong. The workshop is designed to boost participants' energy levels, co-ordination and rhythm in a fun and relaxing way.
Time: 1 hour or above
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassador
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Nepali dance and dance costumes
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Dance demonstration
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Practice time
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
Spices milk tea workshop
Introduction:
Spices milk tea workshop is the best choice for those who love stories and drinks. Not only will participants get to learn about history of spices milk tea, Cultural Ambassador will also share the uses of different spices. Participant can enjoy the authentic spices milk tea, while listening to multicultural stories in Hong Kong.
Time: 1 hour or above
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassador
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History of spices milk tea & uses of different spices
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Preparation of spices milk tea
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Enjoy the tea & sharing by Cultural Ambassadors
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
Human library workshop
Introduction:
The human library workshop enables participants to understand multi-cultures under a relaxing environment, narrowing the distance between participants and Cultural Ambassadors while they have direct dialogues and exchange. It would be the best way to understand cultures, lives, and stories of ethnic minorities.
Time: 1 hour or above
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassadors
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Divide into groups for human library workshop
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Sharing and conclusion for learning
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Group photo time
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
Central Tour(Face-to-face)
Introduction:
The ethnic minority community has a long history of living in Hong Kong. From the early 19th century, a lot of Indians were already working in the police station and jail. In the Central tour, participants will walk with Cultural Ambassadors to discover hidden places and multicultural stories in Tai Kwun.
Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Rundown:
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Introduction & get to know more about Cultural Ambassador
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Explore Tai Kwun
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Explore the places near Tai Kwun
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Reflection and sharing
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Questionnaire and group photo time
* WEDO GLOBAL reserves the right of final decision to adjust the activity rundown according to weather or other situation.
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3. 若要報名參加活動，應要提前多少天報名？若你希望組織本地社區體驗，我們建議你於活動日3星期前報名。 若你希望組織海外文化體驗，我們建議你最少於旅程半年前開始籌備。
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4. 活動有人數的上下限嗎？因我們的活動涉及社區元素，故我們建議15人起成團，上限為30-40人；而海外文化探索則以15人起成團，以確保我們的服務質素。 如你正計劃更多參與者的活動，歡迎與我們聯絡，以找到最適合你的建議。
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5. 活動會提供哪些語言選擇？我們能提供廣東話或英語活動。如有其他需要，請與我們聯絡。
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6. 如果天氣惡劣，活動會如期進行嗎？若活動前2小時發出8號警告信號或以上，及/或黑色暴雨警告信號，活動將自動取消。當日活動可能由天氣或其他因素作出調整，行程以WEDO GLOBAL 最終決定為準。
Overseas Cultural Experience
Overseas cultural experience allows participants from schools, corporates or organizations to immerse themselves into the local communities, understand culture through different activities, share their talents through volunteer services, and interact with local people. Our cross-cultural team designs special cultural experiences, service learning, and visits to social enterprises and organizations.
Interactive cultural exchange workshop
Time: 1 hour or above
The interactive cultural exchange workshop enables participants to understand multi-cultures under a relaxing environment, narrowing the distance between participants and Cultural Ambassadors while they have direct dialogues and exchange. It would be the best way to understand cultures, lives, and stories of ethnic minorities.
Even though I am an ethnic minority myself, I don't really have much knowledge of them. This activity gave me a better understanding of the history of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong through different tasks. I have also found many halal meat shops in my community.
Ahleena, Heung To Middle School student