INTERVIEWS
PERSPECTIVES
4 Is Hong Kong a Creative City?
Lakshmi Jacota
6 Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Victor Tsang: A Blueprint for the Future
9 Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre Eric Yim: The Power of Design Thinking
12 Pat Wong: Imagining Tomorrow
14 Rachel Mow: Crazy Ideas Animated
15 Mary Yu: Fashion Forward
17 Zelia ZZ Tan: A Dance Community
18 Kessay Chan: Voices of Passion
19 Valerie Wong: Start a Startup?
YOUTH
20 What Does Creativity Mean?
22 Write Outside the Box
24 Cultural Chronicles: Iconic Creations that Shape Identities
28 Behind “Made in Hong Kong”
30 Nobel Prize in Literature: Seen, Heard and Remembered April Hao
32 From Roots to Rhymes: The Essence of Cantonese Ivan Ng
34 Chicken or the Egg Sahana Singh
36 We Need to Talk About Death Michelle Leung
38 Piecing Together Community Puzzles
40 Survey: Youth Prefer Flexibility in Volunteering
42 Role and Challenges of Youth Uniformed Groups
44 Youth Boardroom: Should Hong Kong Embrace Pet-Friendly Public Transport?
46 Chamber Debate Club: The Art of Disagreement
48 Policy Address: On Youth Exchange, Community Involvement & GBA
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Youth Hong Kong December 2024
Volume 16 Number 4
YOUTH HONG KONG
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William Chung
Ada Chau
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Marco Yu
Miranda Ho
Mia Yao
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Wai Long Hou Herbal Tea Shop has been a staple in Sham Shui Po district for over 70 years, offering herbal tea to customers seeking relief from a variety of ailments. Originally located near the pier, it served as a shelter and resting spot for passengers commuting to and from Central. However, following the demolition of the pier and the termination of ferry services in 1992, the shop has fewer customers.
feminists because we’re afraid of playing into the stereotype of women being catty and malicious. But isn’t that fear causing the exponential growth in reasonings people use to demean women and hold them to double standards?
I doubt that I can come up with any answers. Maybe I don’t want to, I just wish I didn’t have to ask the questions.
With her extensive experience in communication, Wong emphasised that effective leadership requires the ability to capture listeners’ attention and convey messages clearly, especially in an era where social media has shortened attention spans.
Additionally, Wong observed a narrowing generation gap, noting that the idols followed by younger students can differ significantly within just a few years. “Social media amplifies differences, making it essential to cultivate empathy to reach consensus. This advice applies to all generations as we navigate an ever-changing world.”
Julian Law Wing-chung, Founder and Director of Jervois One (Hong Kong) Limited, also made significant contributions to the programme by providing training and feedback. He expressed admiration for the students’ engagement and efforts. “They put great effort into understanding the perspectives of various stakeholders and demonstrated courage by speaking in front of everyone”, he recalled. “The students had different ages and backgrounds, and one of the youngest boys, in particular, stood out to me with his confident and fluent expression. Despite the varying levels of skills and abilities, each student gave their best, exceeding expectations and earning my deep admiration.”
With decades of experience in public communication, Law underscored the importance of communication skills in today’s dynamic and interconnected world. “A good communicator must clearly and logically express themselves while also listening and considering others' perspectives. This balance is essential for effectively conveying messages and resonating with others.”
He also stressed on the importance of independent thinking. “Without this ability, it’s easy to follow others blindly and be influenced, rather than identify root causes and make informed decisions or propose effective solutions,” he concluded.
