Around DB April 2021 by Around DB Magazine

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YEAR OF THE OX

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The Year of the Ox Mascot Design Competition has been a great success, with dozens of entries from DB primary school students, and online voting reaching over 5,000 likes. Congratulations go to firstprize winner Sadie Marr, Year 6; first runner-up Amber James, Year 5; and second runner-up Madeleine Woo, Year 3. An additional shout-out goes to the three students awarded with merits: Alexander Sabato, Year 3; Myra Pradhan, Year 3; and Abigail Read, Year 4. Sadie will receive HK$2,500 in vouchers to spend in DB stores. Amber and Madeleine will receive HK$1,500 and HK$800 in vouchers, and Alexander, Myra and Abigail will each receive HK$400 in vouchers.

1 st Runner - up: Amber James, Year 5

Winner: Sadie Marr, Year 6 Love.Together@DB, the community caring platform initiated by Hong Kong Resort Company Ltd, would like to thank all the students and voters who took part.

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New in DB Plaza, Havana@Dbay is all about life’s little luxuries – products on offer include fine wines, spirits, cigars and award-winning craft chocolates. With its classically designed mahogany shopfront and state-of-the-art walkin humidor, it’s a definite ‘destination store.’ To find out more, call 2918 0868.

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Founded by DB residents Evy and Jorge Best, Yogika is a wellness platform dedicated to nourishing the mind, body and soul through gong sessions, yoga, meditation and detox. Sign up for the three-day ‘reset programme’ and you get six 500ml fresh juices daily, including ‘Activate,’ a popular blend of apple, beets, carrots, lemon, orange, ginger and turmeric. The juices are delivered to your door and sustainably packaged in returnable glass bottles. For more information, WhatsApp 5261 4773 or visit https://is.gd/fEYagE.

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No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB), WALKaDOG, DB Green, Lantau Island Paddle, Lantau Boat Club and OceansAsia are organising PETaLIFE, a pet- and eco-friendly day of events on April 11. Expect a 10am dog walk from Siena Park to DB Plaza, a 12.30pm e-talk from NDLB founder Jeffrey Beri at Hemingway’s, a 2pm paddle from Tai Pak Wan to Sze Pak Wan, and a 3pm beach clean-up at Sze Pak Wan. To RSVP, WhatsApp Anthony Beck on 5931 0854 or Sabine Fischer on 9377 3074, or email anthony@nodogsleftbehind.com.

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DB’s Guiding community is looking for new leaders – this is your opportunity to join a small, committed group of women who believe in giving girls exciting and beneficial opportunities (think raft building, gardening, first aid, community service and camping). Leadership training is being held on April 21 and 28 (and May 5 and 12) at the Bauhinia Division’s headquarters in Jordan. To get involved, email dbhappybees@ gmail.com, contact@db-brownies.com or contact@db-guides.com.

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HKILA is putting the fun back into learning with its two-week Hive Spring Break programme, based on the award-winning Finnish Kide Science concept. HKILA’s very own Professor Chaos takes kids aged five to nine years on educational adventures to learn about scientific phenomena. Week one runs from March 30 to April 1, week two from April 7 to 9. For more information, email thehive@studyhkila.edu.hk.

Asia Pacific Adventure’s Camp APA Easter (and summer) programmes are designed for kids aged seven to 14 years old. The day- and week-long Easter camps are available through April 16 at various locations throughout Hong Kong. Activities include SUP, coasteering, gorge trekking and rock climbing. For more information, and to book, visit www.asiapacificadventure.com.

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PROFILE

Art for Art’s Sake Korean transplant Hailey Shin’s sophomore art gallery is a first for DB and a welcome addition to the community – and you don’t have to buy anything. Elizabeth Kerr reports

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sk, and most people will tell you that Hong Kong is a cultural wasteland. It’s a banking city, full stop. That goes double for far-flung districts like Discovery Bay. A sweeping and inaccurate statement of course, and one that can be disproven with even a modicum of patience, but the DB part has some legs. After all, DB Plaza has restaurants, doctors of all stripe, all manner of retailers and it plays host to numerous events – but there’s no art gallery. It’s the same story in DB North Plaza. At least it was until last March, when Gallery Jeeum flung open its doors. “I actually signed a contract for the gallery in December 2019, and of course had no idea we’d have COVID-19,” begins Jeeum’s owner and curator Hailey Shin Eun-hye, a transplant from Seoul on a mission to build an accessible art empire. “So I postponed for a month, but things got worse and I decided to open anyway. There was no point in waiting. If I had I’d still be waiting.” In hindsight, it turns out damning the torpedoes was the right course of action for the fortyish Hailey, who finds herself – and her gallery – filling a pandemic-induced exhibition hole. With borders closed and travel restricted, international artists who normally open a show with a personal appearance are postponing. But as Hailey says, “There are lots of new Hong Kong artists to show.” And DBers are responding.

The collector It’s a drizzly Thursday morning and Hailey and her assistant Sujin are sitting at a small desk in the uber-minimalist gallery space. Hailey is a bit nervous; she’s prepared comments for questions she might get, and Sujin is at the ready with some quick Korean

to English interpretation. But it’s not necessary. Hailey’s generally positive nature is evident, and she looks relaxed in her practical flat shoes and pencil leg pants. In typical Korean fashion, there are sweets ready for visitors. Hailey always had an interest in art, and she started collecting seriously after graduating from Chung-Ang University’s classical piano programme. Her first purchase was a landscape over 20 years ago (“It made me so happy”), followed by prints,

“We shouldn’t try to ‘understand’ the art or artist; we should just accept it. The function of art is for learning how to think and respect and love”

abstracts and sculptures. She likes David Hockney’s clean lines and Banksy’s direct messaging. Her favourite art movie is Simon Curtis’ Woman in Gold – not an easy pick like Pollock or Lust for Life – and finding Hailey and Sujin hauling canvases around isn’t unusual; no ‘art scene’ stilettos here. Looking back, Hailey recalls how she was first drawn into the gallery world by an artist friend, who asked if he could display some of his work at the music studio she taught at in Seoul. She quickly did the same for 15 other artists. “But

I wasn’t a professional, I didn’t know how to serve them best,” she recalls. “So I decided to learn the business.”

The DB connection In 2014 Hailey opened the first Gallery Jeeum (in Seoul’s funky Hongdae district, now managed by her sister) and she decided to branch out in 2018, relocating to the SAR. “Many international galleries have a second branch in Hong Kong so I thought this was the place to be,” she says. Discovery Bay became a home base from which Hailey could travel to art fairs around the world and learn the business hands on. While she currently lives in Hung Hom, she’s actively looking to relocate. The gallery, however, is another story. To most art afficionados, the ‘right’ demographic isn’t in DB, and the corporate buyers and other dealers of Central are a long way away. But Hailey emphasises her goal is to support artists and make art accessible to all. “Admittedly my budget was too small for Central, but I had cousins who lived here, so I was familiar with the area,” she says. “I was inspired by Miami Beach when I was looking at Discovery Bay. “I like this space,” Hailey adds. “I like the terrace and how accessible it is. It’s not an office tower or industrial building that hides a gallery. I’m an artist too [she still teaches piano], so I want to work in a calm environment. I like seeing the mountains and the sea when I look outside.”

An accessible art empire Local tourists are now frequent weekend guests, and Hailey can always connect with the  connoisseurs at art fairs. Plus,

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PROFILE she’s happy to be a forerunner. “I’ll take credit for being the first gallery in DB when the rest eventually open,” she says with a laugh. The local tourists have helped raise Jeeum’s profile, but residents are getting in on the act too. Hailey often finds kids hanging out on the terrace, and people have gotten used to the idea of the gallery being there, and feel comfortable enough just to drop in and look – to Hailey’s delight. Like classical music or fine wine, she thinks the idea of art is still intimidating to many. “I was there once. I was afraid to step into a gallery. But if kids think the terrace is part of a playground and get used to art then great. Art has a reputation for not being for the public, but until it’s sold it absolutely is. There’s a lot of an artist’s values and thoughts in art

that can be opaque. We shouldn’t try to ‘understand’ the art or artist; we should just accept it. The function of art is for learning how to think and respect and love.” Hailey’s gallery is unfussy and airy, and fitted with light pine floors and sparsely presented works. It’s casual and comfortable. The exhibitions change every month: in March, the spotlight was on Hong Kong-based American abstract artist Tyler Jackson Pritchard; this month it pivots to Yulia Shautsukova, a Russian-born DB resident, whose latest show comprises Hong Kong city views in both oil and watercolour. Right now, Hailey is preparing for Jeeum’s participation in Art Central, May 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where she will be

presenting both Hong Kong and Korean artists. “The Art Central organisers evaluate galleries beforehand, which means that our gallery has reached a certain level,” she says with well-deserved pride. “It is my honour to attend. Our gallery’s reputation will be improved by our participation and it’s a great opportunity to spread our name worldwide.” If things go Hailey’s way, there will be a third Jeeum branch overseas one day, maybe in New York. But for now, she’s going to concentrate on making DB North an art hotspot. “No one needs to be afraid of a gallery, especially mine,” she finishes. “I want Jeeum to be a place where we can communicate. I’m just a neighbour. Come on in.”

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OF THE CITY

Newly published non-profit photo book Dear Hong Kong seeks to increase social awareness of diversity and inclusion through interviews with 80 talented Hongkongers from around the globe. Elizabeth Jerabek sits down with three Lantau residents involved in the project

DB resident Roy Esterhuysen

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he brainchild of its two co-founders, Oskar Valles and Aggie Lam, newly published Dear Hong Kong is a non-profit social project centred on diversity and inclusion. A true homage to the city, the 200page photo book, written in English and Chinese, brings to life the stories of 80 inspiring Hongkongers from around the globe. “We hope that the book can be a platform to give voice to the voiceless, challenge stereotypes and promote mutual understanding,” says Oskar. “Many Hongkongers have limited opportunities to have deep dialogues with people in different communities. This project has allowed our team to learn about Hong Kong from a completely different perspective. The culturally diverse social, economic and educational institutions that have helped to build the foundation of Hong Kong; the struggles of marginalised communities; and the contributions to Hong Kong of both famous people and unsung heroes are all part of our collective narrative.” Not surprisingly, given the multicultural melting pot in which we live, three Lantau residents – Roy Esterhuysen, Anto Aryananda and Lance Lau – have been closely involved with the project.

The new guy in town For DB resident and photographer Roy Esterhuysen participating in the Dear Hong Kong project came about by chance. He met Oskar at a Creative Mornings networking breakfast in 2020 and quickly signed up as a volunteer photographer. “Oskar’s passion for raising the social awareness of diversity and inclusion in Hong Kong felt very genuine,” says Roy. “I was really drawn to him and to his desire to give back to the community.” A relative newcomer to Hong Kong, having moved here from South Africa in 2019, Roy says the project helped him learn about his new home – and its diversity. “I enjoyed the opportunity to meet people who were profiled in the book that I might not have ever crossed paths with otherwise,” he says. Dennis Philipse (Netherlands), organiser of the Hong Kong Gay Games 2022; Raquel Carvalho (Portugal), social justice journalist; Ajmal Samuel (Pakistan), Hong Kong Para-Rowing team member; Stelios Lakovidis (Cyprus), entrepreneur and Greek food importer; and Karis Teetan (Mauritius), professional jockey were among the 10 people Roy photographed for the book.

“Even on a short walk to the plaza you can hear four or five different languages being spoken around you. And you never know who you might sit next to on the bus, or where they might be from in the world” Being around such a diverse group people might seem like a once in a lifetime experience but Roy points out that it’s something he experiences in DB every day. “Even on a short walk to the plaza you can hear four or five different languages being spoken around you,” he says. “And you never know who you might sit next to on the bus, or where they might be from in the world.”

The long-stay expat DB resident Anto Aryananda’s inclusion in Dear Hong Kong relies, at least in part, on his 14-year career with the financial printing and communication company Toppan Merrill. “I was included in the book – along with my colleagues – because we are part of a very diverse team,” Anto says. “I’m originally from Indonesia, my manager, Nicholas Hood, is from Granada and my other colleagues hail from the Philippines, Estonia and Hong Kong.”

DB resident Anto Aryananda

Toppan Merrill’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is welldocumented, and Nicholas elaborates on this in the profile in Dear Hong Kong, saying, “I am proud to manage a team where  we believe that no one should be

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discriminated against or left out because of age, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or nationality.” In the profile, Nicholas introduces Anto, describing him as “a champion of workplace diversity… He often acts as a liaison between our clients and sales and project management teams, something that requires a great deal of diplomacy.” As it turns out, Anto was one of Toppan Merrill’s first non-native hires in the Hong Kong office. “I provided customer service to our

clients, so I was nervous every time the phone rang because I didn’t speak Cantonese,” he says. “But slowly, through lots of trial and error, and with help from my colleagues, I learned how to speak Cantonese on the job.” Like many new to the city, Anto experienced some culture shock when he moved to Hong Kong from the US as a young graduate. While learning Cantonese helped him integrate at work, he says he relied on sport – the great leveller – to help him find his place socially. “When you play, it doesn’t matter where people are from,” he says. “You just forget everything else except for the game.” These days you can find Anto on the beach in DB playing volleyball most Saturdays. “You can always meet all sorts of different people in DB,” he says. “It’s amazing that you can hear so many different languages simply from people cheering on their mates at a volleyball match.”

The hometown hero A Tung Chung resident, born and raised in Hong Kong, 11-year-old Lance Lau has been striking for climate change since September 2019. The Dear Hong Kong team invited him to feature in the book in recognition of his dedication to ‘being the change.’ In a footnote at the bottom of Lance’s profile, the team notes that, “Lance has the clarity to comprehend the magnitude of the [climate change] problem and act on it

without hesitation. He exemplifies how age is just a number and proves that selflessness is what matters most.” Although Lance started his fight for climate change with a series of solo strikes at his school, he has found friends and allies throughout Hong Kong and around the world. He’s confident that people are waking up to global warming, and is thrilled that youth activism – extinction rebellion – is getting the message across. Inspired in part by Time magazine’s 2019 Person of the Year, Swedish student Greta Thunberg, he leads by example advocating sustainability, reducing our carbon footprints, going vegan, all of it. The clean-ups Lance helps organise in and around Lantau are well attended by Hongkongers of all nationalities and ages. And there’s no doubt he’s getting the word out. “Lots of kids have reached out to ask how they can help raise awareness of climate change,” he says. “And we were surprised when some Filipino marine biologists introduced themselves and thanked me for organising the Tung Chung cleanups because mangroves are really important marginal ecosystems. “I really enjoy meeting likeminded people but I also enjoy those moments when I can inform and change someone’s mind,” Lance concludes. “People don’t realise it, but they are already being affected by climate change and not just in places far away, but also here at home in Hong Kong.”

FIND IT Dear Hong Kong is available online at shop.dearhongkong.org and at select bookstores in Hong Kong. You can find it at Bookazine in DB Plaza for HK$360, and the proceeds go to support the project’s future work. Tung Chung resident Lance Lau

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FAMILY LORE

Advice for families on setting up a legal guardianship (during the pandemic) from Senior Associate Anisha Kumar Ramanathan of Withers!

or many parents, the fear of their children being separated from them and facing quarantine or hospitalisation alone, is a much larger concern than contracting COVID-19. What happens if one or both parents test positive for COVID-19? The general rule is that the children are placed in a quarantine centre under supervision of social services and according to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), they err on the side of caution and will isolate members of the public, regardless of their age.

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While the CHP and the Department of Health have advised that special consideration will be applied on a ‘case by case’ basis, this is not helpful and does little to ease the minds of anxious and stressedout parents. The government issued a press release on March 16 to address ‘quarantine and isolation arrangements involving children.’ Whilst this is a step in the right direction, it seems clearer guidelines are required to ensure the best interests of children.

If children are required to be isolated at a hospital or a quarantine centre, their caretaker must seek permission to accompany them.

guardianship appears essential (to say the least). Knowing that their children are being cared for by someone they know and trust will give some comfort to parents. The Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Ca. 13) governs court proceedings relating to the custody and upbringing of children, as well as the appointment and removal of guardians. The appointment of a legal guardian is made pursuant to a Deed of Guardianship that is drafted by a solicitor. Careful consideration should be given to the choice of the person or people designated as Legal Guardian and should be based on a variety of factors. What if the appointed guardian was someone associated with the recent ‘gym cluster’ and also, like the parents, tested positive? Consideration should be given to the ‘layer’ of guardians who are to be appointed and whoever is appointed should

be someone familiar to the children. Consideration should also be given to the potential guardians’ age and health status, and whether they are committed to shouldering parental responsibility until the children reach the age of majority. Parents should be aware, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, that technically a Deed of Guardianship document does not have binding legal effect. However, it will reinforce the expressed wishes of parents regarding the care and control of their children and convey these wishes to the authorities. This is particularly important if the parents are unable to effectively communicate their wishes. Our team at Withers has extensive experience in dealing with child custody issues and Hong Kong family laws, so kindly get in touch with us to find out how we can help.

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How soon can we start teaching kids that we should respect one another’s boundaries, in order to be safe, preserve dignity and build healthy relationships? Elizabeth Jerabek reports

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t’s hard to say who dreads sex ed more: the adult at the front of the classroom or the kids sitting at their desks in the back. And as the repercussions of the #MeToo movement have demonstrated, it has become increasingly important to also teach our kids about consent.

While you can teach information about consent along with sex education, the good news is that you don’t have to. In fact, many educators think that it’s better to teach it as a separate subject, and that it is never too soon to start. Rather than lumping consent in with sex education, they recommend incorporating the concept into a broader set of positive social-emotional life skills.

At its most basic level, consent is about how to express and respect an individual’s body competency and sovereignty. This is relevant not only to sex education, but also when it comes to dealing with bullying and identity dynamics. Therefore, the first step is to reframe the concept not as consent per se but rather as body autonomy. Once you’ve done that it becomes clearer how to teach the concept in appropriate ways to different age groups.

Early years In the early years, consent can be taught right along with body literacy. Just as you teach your toddler the ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’ song, you can also teach

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them that they are the ‘boss of their body’ – there’s even a catchy song that goes along with that, too. It will help to develop and use a shared, specific vocabulary – not only for anatomically correct body parts – but also for concepts like ‘body,’ ‘space’ and ‘touch.’ Kindergarteners are unlikely to actually use the word ‘consent’ in conversation, but the goal is for them to be able to tell people when they do and do not want to be hugged, kissed, tickled or otherwise touched or have their personal space invaded. When taught at a young age, asking for consent or permission is part of the development of emotional intelligence. Here again,

it's helpful to focus on enabling clear communication. When kids are upset, our knee-jerk reaction as adults is to tell them, “Don’t cry. Don’t be sad.” What we mean to say is that we don’t want them to cry because we don’t want them to be sad because we love and care for them. But what kids hear is that they are not allowed to express when they are sad, angry or hurt. If we want them to develop empathy, then kids need to learn how to identify and express how they are feeling, so that they can recognise similar emotions in other children and adults when their actions are making others uncomfortable. Modelling appropriate behaviour will also help. Just as you teach your child how to be polite by being polite yourself, you can teach your child body autonomy by modelling that behaviour yourself. When celebrating a milestone or success, you can ask your child, “Would you rather a hug or highfive?” It’s also important to give them an appropriate amount of control, for example by letting them pick out what to wear or which book to read at story time.

Primary age

Again, children in primary school are unlikely to use the word ‘consent’ in conversation, but they can understand concepts like boundaries and permission. So it’s important to respect what kids already intuitively understand. You can help your children explicitly develop and convey their understanding by talking about scenarios like borrowing a friend’s favourite toy or sharing something that a friend told them in private. Kids at this age can already begin to understand the difference between a secret that is more like a surprise, and a secret that might be dangerous and shouldn’t be kept from grown-ups.

Young kids intuitively understand consent-related concepts such as boundaries and permission

This is also a good age to address nonverbal communication. You can do this when reading books or witnessing interactions with friends by narrating what you interpret in the book or in the social interaction: “Look at the expressions on his face. Does it look like he wants that? Or does it look like he doesn’t want that?” This also sets the baseline that consent is more than the absence of a “No.” Elizabeth Kleinrock, a third-grade teacher in the US, has developed resources for teaching about body autonomy and consent in the classroom. For example, a student and teacher can roleplay a scenario in which a student asks the teacher for a hug, and the teacher reluctantly says, “Um, OK?” Many students at this age can recognise that the teacher is acting uncomfortable, even if the teacher is verbally giving consent.

The next step is for the class to discuss what the student in the roleplay should do in response. Did the teacher actually give consent? Should the student give the teacher a hug? What could the teacher do or say instead? It’s also important to pay attention to body-related teasing at this age. Such teasing, even if innocently meant, can undermine a child’s body literacy, which is an important part of having self-confidence and agency in the event that unwanted touching does occur. If you witness teasing about the body or bodily functions, you can interrupt it by saying, “We don’t laugh about other people’s bodies. Everyone’s body is different and belongs to them.” Likewise, identity dynamics often result in some kids experiencing  more frequent encroachments on

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their personal space. For example, a child in a wheelchair may have his head patted by other children, or children may pull on the hijabs worn by Muslim students. When you witness these kinds of physical interactions, you can help children advocate for themselves by saying, “She has asked you to stop. Please listen to her words.”

Tweens and teens

If you were surprised by how much your primary school child already understood about the interpersonal dynamics involved in consent, you will be taken aback by what your tweenager does – and doesn’t – already know about sex and romantic relationships. The important thing is to make it clear that it’s OK for them to ask questions and talk to a trusted adult as this can be a very confusing time for young adults. If it seems appropriate, you can start talking about how body autonomy relates to sex and romantic relationships, but you can also continue to address the concept in the context of other subjects like history and science. For example, when children are discussing topics like colonisation or environmental degradation, you can use consent as a way of framing the discussion. “There are ways to approach consent outside of our physical bodies,” Elizabeth Kleinrock explains. “In all of these cases, there is this assumption by the dominant group that, ‘Yes, we can go in. We can take what we want. We can treat you how we want.’” For older secondary school students, it’s also important to address how alcohol, or other mind-altering substances, can affect situations where someone’s body autonomy and consent are

Teens need to learn to listen to each other’s body language, as well as their words

involved. Again, roleplaying a situation where someone is too intoxicated to give consent is a good way to start a discussion. How can you tell if the person you’re with is too intoxicated to give consent? What should you do if their body language says something different than their verbal language? Which one should you pay attention to? Roleplay and discussion also help secondary students parse the complicated nuances in romantic and sexual relationships. Where does flirting stop and coercion begin? What kind of touch is appropriate in a school or professional setting? What

kind of touch is not? What kind of relationship is appropriate between a student and a teacher, or between an employee and an employer? What kind of relationship is not? How can you tell the difference? Relationships are what give our lives meaning, and we never stop learning about how to be a good friend, partner or family member. Teaching children about consent and body autonomy early on – as well as during their childhood and adolescence – is a good way to help them have meaningful, enriching relationships throughout their lives.

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Raising money-wise kids

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Financial advice for migrant domestic workers from the team at Enrich HK!

ost domestic workers come to Hong Kong to support their family, and for many of you that includes children. You want to give them the best – after all, that is why you came here in the first place. But sometimes you can’t give them everything they want, and it can be challenging to deal with this while you’re apart. Of course, it’s a good idea to teach your children the value of money – but where do you begin? Well, we’re here to help! This month we’re

looking at how to raise money-wise kids, with some helpful tips for all of you mums and dads, and aunts and uncles who are working abroad.

Discuss the value of money You feel guilty being away from your children but you don’t know how to tell them that you can’t afford to send money/ gifts all the time, especially right now during the pandemic. What’s the solution? To begin with, it’s important to maintain regular communication with

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your children while you’re working abroad. Make sure you have regular discussions with your family about finances, but also remember that the conversation should not always be about money, as this can be stressful on your relationships. Most importantly, remember that money or gifts do not replace your love. Children learn from our behaviour. If you keep sending your kids money or gifts, they will learn that it is easy to get things if they ask. If you go

on big shopping sprees when you visit home, whether you can afford to or not, they will learn that when you come home it means they can shop more. You can still show your love for them but lead by example and gently educate them about the value of your money. If your kids are asking for money which you can’t send, or for gifts which are ‘wants’ but not ‘needs,’ be honest about the challenges you are facing. Let them know that although you cannot provide those things, you are still there for them in other ways. You can do this by making an effort to have quality conversations with them, showing an interest in their hobbies, or sending them thoughtful, homemade presents that they can cherish. Get them invested in learning about your future goals so they can see a direct connection between saving money and having you home to be with them sooner. If your children get upset about not getting what they want, remember to stay calm. Don’t get emotional and don’t simply give in because you want them to be happy – this definitely sends the wrong message. Take a deep breath and try to see their point of view. Understand their reason behind wanting the money or items. If the ‘need’ is real, discuss options. Can you wait until the item goes on sale or find a cheaper alternative? Perhaps you can establish a timeframe to save for it, for example within the next six months. Make it clear that spending this money has consequences – in order for you to buy a certain item for your child, something will have to be sacrificed. If possible, encourage them to save their pocket money towards the goal as well.

Provide a little pocket money You want your children to learn how to manage money wisely. Is that realistic? Where do you start? Start as early as you can: Kids aged between three and five years should understand that when something is bought for them, someone has to pay for it. It’s also important for children of that age to understand the importance of ‘waiting’ – that if they want an item, they may not get it immediately. Five to six years is the golden age for learning about financial management – but it’s never too late. Give pocket money: If you can afford it, give your children a bit of money that is theirs to manage. It doesn’t need to be a big sum, but we recommend providing a fixed amount at a fixed time each month. This will allow them to learn about managing money, and start building good financial habits. Don’t be afraid to discuss money: There is no need to protect children from financial conversations. They understand more than you think! Talk to them about your goals and savings. Ask how they plan to use their pocket money, and suggest they save a good chunk of it (ideally

80%). When they want to buy something, help them distinguish between ‘needs’ (an item that is essential, such as water) and ‘wants’ (an unnecessary but desirable item, such as a soft drink). Open a bank account for your children: This will help them feel the responsibility of having money. Make them part of the process by taking them to the bank (or ask their guardians to take them), to create the account and regularly deposit their savings. Make it a family affair: Get the children’s guardians involved so you can share responsibility. Your partner, parents or siblings can use daily activities as learning opportunities, for example they can encourage the children to help them stick to the weekly grocery budget. Share your financial education: Until May 31, Enrich is offering online financial education workshops to domestic workers and their families. When a domestic worker enrols, two of her family members can join for free, to learn about budgeting, entrepreneurship and investment. This can build a great family dynamic where you all work together to achieve goals.

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FENG SHUI: Outdoor spaces If a tranquil yet energising balcony or terrace is what you’re after, check out Samantha Wong’s feng shui-approved design tips

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f you know the basics of feng shui (and you will if you’ve been reading this column for the past seven months), you’ll know you can radically up the sheng chi (positive energy) levels on your balcony or terrace in next to no time. Step one: Get out your scrubbing brushes and give it a good clean; accumulated dirt and dust translates into a build-up of bad luck. Step two: Clear any unnecessary clutter; chi travels best when there aren’t many obstacles in the way. Next up, particularly on a confined balcony, check the ventilation. It may be that you need to install a couple of fans to get the air and chi flowing freely. You’re at an advantage if your balcony or terrace faces east, since feng shui says that peace and prosperity blow in on an easterly breeze.

Now, check the lighting – si chi (negative energy) is drawn to spaces that are harshly or dimly lit. In addition to a couple of ceiling lights, deck your space out with standing lamps (that you can move around), candles (preferably scented) and hanging lanterns. Of course, an east-facing outdoor space that enjoys sunlight for most of the day is preferable to a west-facer that only gets the sun in the afternoon. Natural light is your friend so, if your outdoor space is overlooked, don’t screen it off with a solid barrier that blocks out the sunlight. You’re much better off hanging a sheer curtain or growing a decorative ‘bamboo wall’ to shield yourself from prying eyes.

Furniture and accessories With all this in place it’s time to

take a fresh look at your outdoor furniture – and what you actually use your space for. Are there any items that you seldom use and can do without? An overcrowded space is never welcoming or productive, which is why less is always more in feng shui. While arranging your furniture to create a balanced look, you’ll also want to balance the yin and the yang, the feminine and the masculine. You can embrace the yin with soothing colours and soft textures, and then even this out with solid furniture and a few pops of bright colour that represent the yang. When it comes to accessorising your outdoor space, there are a number of feng shui-approved items worth introducing. These items boost the energy levels,  while also promoting harmony –

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harmonious surroundings support a peaceful life. Windchimes, for instance, are a popular feng-shui cure, since they dispel si chi and replace it with sheng chi. You position a metal windchime in the west or north of an outdoor space, a wooden windchime in the south or east. Its size doesn’t matter but choose one with five, six or eight rods for maximum effect. Feng shui says a bell is a good addition to any outdoor living space – it has the power to heal the environment around you and maintain a calming atmosphere. When the bell rings, it releases energy blockages in both your space and your mind. Figurines depicting the four celestial animals are also well-homed in outdoor spaces. In feng shui, they denote the four directions so be sure to position them correctly. The black turtle sits in the north, the red phoenix is the guardian of the south, the green dragon sits in the east, and the white tiger is the guardian of the west. While each of the celestial guardians serve to protect your home, the turtle also promotes harmony and stability, particularly in relationships. When you place the turtle beside a water feature (no matter how small), its effects tend to magnify.

Tap into the elements Remember that the five elements – fire, earth, metal, water and wood – also need to be represented on your balcony or terrace. Feng shui says that a water feature placed in the north, and a barbecue (representing fire) placed in the south will bring prosperity. Whether it’s in furniture, plant pots or windchimes, metal belongs in the north-west and west.

Flourishing plants equate to a successful life

This will bode well for your future and future projects, since well-placed metal helps create an ambition-andcreativity-boosting space. A symbol of bounty and health, wood should dominate the southeast and eastern parts of a balcony or terrace. Here, you can make use of wooden furniture, miniature trees or anything green. The earth element, meanwhile, finds its home anywhere in an outdoor space, and is easy to invoke with flowers and plants. Plants bring ‘live’ growing chi into your life and feng shui says they also have specific ‘super powers’ – the ability to get you what you want. Jade plants are popular wealth enhancers and spider plants reduce stress; choose pink

orchids for love and bamboo for luck. Evergreens and succulents with rounded leaves are always a good choice, as are flowering plants of any colour. The scent of fresh flowers is beneficial and will flood your outdoor space with sheng chi. Flourishing plants equate to a successful life, so be sure to choose species that will do well in your particular outdoor space. And you need to take good care of them. Sweep up any fallen leaves and remove any dead plants to avoid an accumulation of si chi. Feng shui says that a house protected by thorny plants has no need of a burglar alarm, so fill a few planters with cacti, roses or, my favourite, rosemary.

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Everyone from your anxious co-worker to your arthritic neighbour wants to get their hands on a little CBD. It won’t get you high but it could well benefit your health. Dorothy Veitch reports

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here’s no question that CBD is the buzzy wellness product of the moment. It’s gone from being sort of around to absolutely everywhere all at once. I got a taste for it after talking to Brenda Chan of Altum Asia at the DB Handmade Hong Kong Market last month. Altum supplies CBD products throughout Asia – and opened Found (Hong Kong’s first CBD retailer and café) in Sheung Wan last July. Here in DB, you can find Altum’s CBD products at YogaUp (check out the 90-minute CBD therapy sessions) and My Pet Shop (yes, it benefits pets too). Even though it’s infiltrating pretty much every corner of the wellness world, CBD remains a little confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out the right way to use it and how to make sure the product you’re buying is, well, legit. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is CBD? CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound derived from the hemp plant – Cannabis Sativa. It’s a naturally occurring substance that’s used in products like edibles to impart a feeling of relaxation and calm. Unlike its cousin, delta-9tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which

is the major active ingredient in marijuana, CBD is not intoxicating. It won’t get you high. CBD can be legally bought and sold as an edible, as long as the product has testing accreditation and conforms to Hong Kong’s regulations regarding banned cannabinoids.

What are the health benefits? CBD has been a key part of Chinese medicine for centuries. Today, it is commonly used by individuals to assist with anxiety, stress, insomnia, pain and inflammation. A natural stress and pain management solution, it affects people in different ways. While some find it helps them relax and sleep, others use it to enhance sports performance – they find it helps them focus during training and recover more quickly after work outs. CBD helps to balance the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), the body’s ‘master control system’ that is involved in regulating everything from appetite, metabolic health and pain, to muscle control, mood and memory. Put simply, if our ECS is balanced, inflammation can be reduced, stress responses can be controlled more effectively, and thinking and memory abilities can be more efficiently governed.

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Stress, poor diet and a lack of exercise can overstimulate receptors and create imbalance in our ECS. CBD-use is a way to ease this overstimulation, bringing the body back to its natural state. Interestingly too, since all mammals have an ECS, our pets can enjoy the same positive benefits we get from CBD. Used on pets, CBD can calm over-excited behaviour, soothe pain, stimulate appetite and aid with sleep. All that being said, you need to be wary of unrealistic health claims. While CBD provides many positive health benefits, it is not a miracle cure. Claims that it can treat cancer, cure depression and prevent (or even cure) COVID-19 are not substantiated by scientific research. Companies making absolute claims like these set out to mislead the public into buying  their products.

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How do I choose a product? CBD is one of the fastest growing wellness trends in Hong Kong, and there are an increasing number of CBD products on the market. For this reason, it’s important to know what you are buying and using. Firstly, you need to be sure that the CBD product you purchase does not contain THC or other locally banned cannabinoids. THC is illegal in Hong Kong and it’s responsible for the sensation of being ‘intoxicated,’ which is associated with traditional cannabis consumption. If a CBD product is labelled as full-spectrum CBD, it means it contains THC. Contrary to the claims of many CBD brands in Hong Kong, there is no such thing as full-spectrum CBD with 0% THC. You should always ask for a Certificate of Analysis, issued by a reputable third-party laboratory, to make sure the product you are interested in does not contain THC or other illegal cannabinoids (such as CBN).

It’s advisable to wait a few hours between each serving unless you are very comfortable with the effects of CBD. Having an understanding of serving size will allow you to judge whether a product will work for you. Depending on your needs, you might be better served by a product with a higher or lower CBD concentration. This can also lead to potential savings, since high concentration products usually contain more CBD per dollar.

How do I take CBD? The most common and effective forms of CBD are CBD oil and water-soluble CBD liquid. You drop CBD oil under your tongue and wait 30 to 45 seconds before swallowing – the CDB is absorbed into your bloodstream quickly and easily. If you don’t like the taste of oil, you can choose water-soluble CBD liquid, which

you add directly to a favourite food or drink. Other edible CBD products include CBD capsules, CBD gummies, CBD chocolate and CBD tea. If you are looking at CBD to help ease muscle and joint pain, try a CBD muscle balm which you apply directly on to the skin. CBD use is personal. There is no right or wrong way to incorporate it into your lifestyle. It can fit into any routine and you can use it at any time of the day. That said, some CBD products may contain melatonin or relaxing botanical blends to promote sleep, while others have energising properties that may be more suitable for daytime use. If you are a first timer, the best way to try CBD is at home in the evening. This way you can learn about the effect CBD has on your body – and really feel the benefit – without having to worry about rushing off somewhere. Just chill!

Secondly, be mindful that the labelling on CBD products can be confusing. When buying a product, first take a look at how much CBD it contains. If there is no serving guide, which is often the case with tinctures, divide the total amount of CBD (mg) by the volume of the container (for instance 10ml, 30ml) to find the amount per dropper. If you’re new to CBD, start with a small serving (0.5mg of CBD per 1kg of bodyweight) and work your way up to find your best fit. Since CBD affects everyone differently, you may need to take more or less depending on your body’s composition. Most people adjust their serving size incrementally over time to find their sweet spot.

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Put the chicken in a pot just large enough to fit. Cover with cold water, add a good pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Skim the surface, lower the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 2 hours. Remove the chicken. Pour 1.5 litres of the chicken stock into a pot and add the rice. Cook for 15 minutes until the rice is soft. Shred the chicken, discarding the skin, and add to the soup. Season and keep warm over a low heat. Beat the egg whites until slightly stiff, then beat in the lemon juice. Whisk the yolks and pour them into the egg-white mixture. Remove the soup from the heat, and whisk a ladleful into the egg mixture. Repeat with two more ladles of stock, then pour the mixture back into the chicken soup and stir to combine. Check for seasoning, add more lemon juice to taste, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

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• 1kg potatoes, thinly sliced • 4 courgettes, thinly sliced • 4 red onions, thinly sliced • 2 yellow peppers, sliced • 6 ripe tomatoes • 8tbsp olive oil • 2tbsp fresh parsley, chopped • 75g feta Preheat the oven to 200℃. Arrange the potatoes, courgettes, red onions and yellow peppers in a large baking dish. ‘Purée’ the tomatoes by cutting them in half and grating them on a large box grater, leaving the skin behind. Add the tomatoes, olive oil and parsley to the baking dish. Season well. Toss all the ingredients together so that the vegetables are evenly coated. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring after 1 hour, until the vegetables are tender and the moisture has evaporated, about 90 minutes. Serve with a  hearty chunk of feta on the side.

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DB NUMBERS COMMUNITY & HEALTH Bayside Dental Practice, North Plaza BMSE, North Plaza DB Alliance Church Community Centre DB Anglican Church DB International Community Church Discovery Bay Medical Centre Health & Care Dental Clinic Herbal Health Care Island Health Island Veterinary Services The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council, North Plaza Trinity Chapel

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Discovery Montessori School A reputable & well-known international school for authentic Montessori Bilingual (English & Chinese) Education for children aged 1 to 12 years. Beautiful campus & highly qualified teachers (15 years+ experience). Contact 2987 1201, enquiry@dms.edu.hk, www.dms.edu.hk

Future Stars Dance Academy Dance classes based on the ISTD requirements conducted in a fun, disciplined & safe environment. Contact melissa@futurestarsdanceacademy.com, Futurestars Dance Academy Hong Kong Facebook page, Instagram: @futurestarsHk

Island Dance ISTD Freestyle, ISTD Hip Hop, RAD Ballet, tap & Bollywood classes at DBRC, Club Siena & DB Plaza. Five professional instructors, teaching six days a week. Contact 2987 1571, 9159 0663, info@islanddance.com.hk, www.islanddance.com.hk

Lingostars Limited, North Plaza Providing Mandarin & Korean education. After-school Mandarin for Year 1-13 and adult Mandarin classes in a communicative and interactive setting at DB North Plaza. Contact 6375-2015, info@lingostarshk.com, www.lingostarshk.com

Little Explorers The longest running playgroup in DB, Little Explorers eases the transition between home play and kindergarten for children, aged 18 months and up. Contact 6331 7215, LittleExplorersDB@gmail.com

Tree of Joy A fun, engaging & supportive environment in which children play & learn. Programmes include drop-off nursery class, parent-toddler class, afternoon camp & a cooking class Contact 9787 2755, info@treeofjoydb.com, www.treeofjoydb.com

Woodentots Woodentots is a Montessori playgroup providing a caring & nurturing environment in DB Plaza. Run by a qualified Montessori teacher for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Contact 6108 9131, woodentotsdb@gmail.com

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SOCIAL, SPORTS & EQUIPMENT 24-hour Customer Service Hotline China Light & Power Emergency China Light & Power Information Line Discovery Bay Commercial Services Discovery Bay Fire & Ambulance Discovery Bay Lost & Found Discovery Bay Management Discovery Bay Office Centre Discovery Bay Post Office Gas Leakage Emergency Hotline Lantau North Report Room North Lantau Hospital San Hing Gas Co Typhoon Signal Enquiries Water Fault Reports Water Supplies Department

HK Dragons Football Club Football for girls & boys aged 2.5 years to 14 years. Contact 2987 4274, dragons.hk

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Procrastinating in Paradise The pandemic has given many of us a horror of being stuck at home doing nothing. But not so Peter Sherwood, he’s got plenty of time for idleness

fter crawling from the swamp, a billion years ago, we went on to invent the wheel, an innovation that gave rise to Lewis Hamilton. While there is no pre-historical record of progress towards it, the wheel must certainly have evolved in stages; trial and error. Some cave bloke chasing dinner across the savanna didn’t suddenly think the hunt would be a hell of a lot easier in a Jeep. No. The wheel would have gone through a variety of incarnations to discover what worked. You know, first a square, then rectangular etc.

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Our Palaeolithic ancestors were also likely way ahead of their time, with a triangular version long before Pythagoras claimed it for himself. OK, so that’s a bit of a hurried leap of perspective, but I’m only allowed 500 words.

Human history is the story of the unending pursuit of working less (see Bertrand Russell’s 1935 essay In Praise of Idleness). Doing diddly-squat is our singular objective. Had those creatures to first slither from the murk been asked to define their ambition they’d have said: “To sit down all day as soon as we develop bottoms – after we invent the

crises and central banks will print trillions and keep sending us cheques. We shove it into the stock market, which only ever goes north, and everyone’s happy. How good is that?

sofa.” The only downside to having all this time to do nothing is that we don’t know when we’re finished. With home delivery of everything – plus driverless cars and mindless investments – we can now devote ourselves to exploring the living room, as meals and entertainment arrive over the ether or robotically. Nirvana has arrived, with a Buddhist ode to perfection called ‘Just chill and don’t move’ and without a boringly repetitive ‘Om.’ We can now dedicate our lives to finetuning the frivolous via the pinnacle of human achievement – the ‘App.’ Apparently the number of these things in circulation has overtaken the brain cells needed to operate them. Doing nothing has never been easier. No need to earn money; just a few major

Development of the App has given us the free time we’ve always dreamed of. As we slouch around undistracted by timewasting work, we can access 27,976 radio stations worldwide and the entire contents of the Bodleian Library. All this while giving millions of tedious techies something to get excited about. Recently the technophobe in me, which represents about 98% of who I am, rolled the dice in a supercomputer and it happily spat out slothful perfection with an all-purpose App, one that does all the work of the millions of others. Brilliant. I call it NAPP (No Action Perfect Procrastination). All those time-saving techniques are compressed into one swift finger movement. Alternatively, for those horrified by the calories burned in a regular button pressing movement, I have developed a voice-controlled operation called CRAPP (Completely Resting And Positively Passive). After all, we are human beings, not human doings.

Peter Sherwood has lived in DB for over 20 years. The former head of an international public relations firm, Peter is the author of 15 books and has written around 400 satirical columns for the South China Morning Post.

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