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The Essence of Sundays: A Community-Based Art Project

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A community art project for Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong 2023. 

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project statement

An estimated 340,000 people resided in Hong Kong as a 'Foreign Domestic Helper' (FDH) in June 2022. Composed of Filipino, Indonesian, Thai, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and other nationals, this large community remains marginalised even with their significant contribution to Hong Kong's current socio-economic environment. Rampant cases of abuse (verbal and/or physical), discrimination, stereotyping and ignorance between the local community and the MDWs are made prominent through news outlets and social media. What are we [the local community] doing to inspire change and understanding so that we may foster a Hong Kong free from profiling and misunderstanding?


With extensive research and preparation done in anticipation of this community art project, I have studied the history of 'FDHs' in Hong Kong and how civic organisations such as the Mission for Migrant Workers (MFMW), the Asian Migrant Centre (AMC), and PathFinders have provided crucial legal, psychological and welfare services where the government of Hong Kong has failed to do so. 


How can a community art project aid in this contemporary concern? Creativity, culture and togetherness is exhibited to us each and every Sunday at these mass gatherings. This project will aim to nurture these existing values while bridging the gap in understanding between the local community and the Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) community. With a vision to leave a positive impact on the way we see and interact with MDWs in Hong Kong, bi-weekly happenings will coincide with one-on-one or group interviews and discussions to learn more about the individuals within this large community.

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[1] Project Observe

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[2] Project Empower

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[3] Project Kamayan

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[4] Project Talent

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[5] Project Destruct

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[6] Project Love

Events

12/3/23

[1] Project Observe

1pm

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5pm

Hong Kong City Hall (outdoor), Central District

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12/3/23

[1] Project Observe

Please accept this invitation to take a glance at the various types of observational documentation recorded from January 2023 to March 2023 ...

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1pm

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5pm

Hong Kong City Hall (outdoor), Central District

19/3/23

[2] Project Empower

12nn

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5pm

Central District

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19/3/23

[2] Project Empower

Targeted at MDWs in Hong Kong, join the artist around the Central District where you will be invited to share your story. Who are you? 


*Thos...

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12nn

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5pm

Central District

2/4/23

[3] Project Kamayan

11am

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2pm

Central District

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2/4/23

[3] Project Kamayan

Love a good chismosa session while sharing a meal? Come on by to do exactly that at this joyous happening!


*Food will be provided - please RS...

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11am

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2pm

Central District

16/4/23

[4] Project Talent

2pm

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6pm

Central District

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16/4/23

[4] Project Talent

It's a talent show! Come sing, dance, and strut your stuff in this exciting happening! I can't wait to see you all there! 


*Sign up sheets to...

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2pm

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6pm

Central District

30/4/23

[5] Project Destruct

3pm

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5pm

Central District

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30/4/23

[5] Project Destruct

If you could change something [policies, attitudes, etc], what would they be? Write it down, and destroy it. A cathartic happening for the I...

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3pm

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5pm

Central District

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