WEDO GLOBAL organized a multicultural community exploration in Wan Chai for students and teachers from Hong Kong and Kowloon Kaifong Women's Association Sun Fong Chung College. Through interactive learning experiences and sharing by Cultural Ambassadors, participants learned about the history, culture, and customs of Sikhism, as well as the bonding between Sikhs and Hong Kong. In addition to expanding their cultural knowledge and tasting traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine, participants had the opportunity to participate in volunteer work, giving them first-hand experience of the meaning and importance of serving the community.
Turban Experience and Martial Arts Performance
Our Cultural Ambassador demonstrated how to tie a traditional Sikh turban and explained its cultural significance. Besides, our Sikh Cultural Ambassadors presented an impressive martial arts performance for the participants, illustrating the importance of martial arts in Sikh culture. Students not only enjoyed the performance but also had the chance to try out some basic martial arts moves themselves.
“The part that I enjoyed the most was martial arts because I found their performances spectacular, it was great to have the chance to experience it.”
Volunteer Service Experience
Volunteers typically start preparing food ingredients early at dawn at the Sikh Temple. During this service learning experience, students assisted with the daily tasks of volunteers in the kitchen under the guidance of Cultural Ambassadors, including preparing ingredients, peeling onion skins, and washing dishes. This allowed them to understand and appreciate the spirit of service and learn to be grateful for the contributions of others.
“This activity made me reflect on how inclusive Hong Kong is towards diverse cultures. We need to keep an open mind, to accept and respect ethnic minorities.”
Through this learning experience, students gained a deeper understanding of the daily lives of Sikhs, which sparked their interest and understanding of different cultures, making them more willing to explore diverse cultures in Hong Kong and engage with people from different cultural backgrounds in the community. Furthermore, through their participation in volunteer service, students not only practiced the spirit of service but also recognized the importance of helping others. This experience motivated them to continue participating in community service in the future and contributing to a more diverse and inclusive society.
“What impressed me the most was a young volunteer who distributed Roti to us; I saw respect, warmth, and enthusiasm in him.”
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