A's Story
Phase 1 @ CFR
“Belonging to me means your home culture, how you celebrate festivals, and how much time you give to family members. We used to prepare for festivals 2 - 3 days before it begins, but in Hong Kong there’s no time. No community, but we go to the Sikh temple in Wan Chai to do the rituals. Although it’s not the same, and we miss our family, there is still satisfaction in our hearts.”
“Grab the things in my mind”... Give more things to the festival. After the workshops, my understanding of belonging has changed…
Even though I feel homesick, I know I can attach something to my festival to make it more memorable.
Belongings for me is about festivals, culture and food of your country, for me it’s INDIA.
Festival:
- Diwali: Festival of light Candles, diyas, fireworks Gifts, sweets, food
- Holi: Festival of colours Balloons of water Putting colour on each other Gujiya sweets
Culture:
- Reunion of family at festivals
- Exchange of gifts with relatives and neighbours
- Make different food and sweets
- Rituals Pray at festivals with family members
- Respect elders
- Wear informal clothes with accessories: earrings, bangles, bindi and all.
Differences in belongings in HK
- Crowded home
- Tiny rooms, congested kitchens
- No time for family, festivals
- Hard to find Indian veggies and food
- Food like: red carrots, Desi ghee, eggplant (small), beans etc.
“Belonging to me means your home culture, how you celebrate festivals, and how much time you give to family members. We used to prepare for festivals 2 - 3 days before it begins, but in Hong Kong there’s no time. No community, but we go to the Sikh temple in Wan Chai to do the rituals. Although it’s not the same, and we miss our family, there is still satisfaction in our hearts.”
“Grab the things in my mind”... Give more things to the festival. After the workshops, my understanding of belonging has changed…
Even though I feel homesick, I know I can attach something to my festival to make it more memorable.
Belongings for me is about festivals, culture and food of your country, for me it’s INDIA.
Festival:
- Diwali: Festival of light Candles, diyas, fireworks Gifts, sweets, food
- Holi: Festival of colours Balloons of water Putting colour on each other Gujiya sweets
Culture:
- Reunion of family at festivals
- Exchange of gifts with relatives and neighbours
- Make different food and sweets
- Rituals Pray at festivals with family members
- Respect elders
- Wear informal clothes with accessories: earrings, bangles, bindi and all.
Differences in belongings in HK
- Crowded home
- Tiny rooms, congested kitchens
- No time for family, festivals
- Hard to find Indian veggies and food
- Food like: red carrots, Desi ghee, eggplant (small), beans etc.
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