Education Kit To view videos in the slideshow, internet connection is needed. A World of Differences Lesson 3 (for senior forms)

A World of Differences Video Story: Check this out! Chinese Desi Style! –Food or eating cultures: what to eat and how to eat? –Religions: where and how to worhship? –Clothing: what to put on and how are the clothes different? (click the image to view videos)

A World of Differences Video Story: Chinese Desi Style! Have you ever tried South Asian Food? (For example, curry, samosa, etc, though it was in local Chinese restaurants) Where did you have it? How did it taste differently from Chinese food? Other than churches and Buddhist or Taoist temples, do you know any religious places in Hong Kong? (click the image to view videos)

A World of Differences Case Study I: Temples and Prayers How do they pray in these places in Hong Kong?

A World of Differences Case Study I: Temples and Prayers Work in pair … –Have you ever seen these places in Hong Kong? Where are they? –From the picture, name a few characteristics of these major religions in Hong Kong:

A World of Differences Case Study I: Temples and Prayers Do you think a Buddhist can make friends with a Christian? How about a Muslim and a Sikh, or so? Why? –Religious freedom protected by the Basic Law; people respect each other ’ s belief; embracing diversity

A World of Differences Case Study I: Temples and Prayers Our Jamia Mosque (part 1) –When was this mosque built? –How did the building of this mosque related to Hong Kong history? –Who was living there at the beginning? –Are religions culturally specific? For example, most Sikhs and Hindu are Indians: how about Buddhists and Christians? (click the image to view videos)

A World of Differences Case Study II: Let ’ s Party! Our Jamia Mosque (part 2) –What do you think closely connect the Muslims to each other? –Which part do you think most represent their identity as both Muslims and Hong Kong people? –What kind of food do they have in party? Do they have special need for food? (click the image to view videos)

A World of Differences Case Study II: Let ’ s Party! Recall the different food cultures as seen in Chinese Desi Style!, –Are there are some other dietary requirements of other cultures? Cultural diversity: –Diversity is nothing more than a difference from the majority. In any culture there is a majority and many minorities. Culture is a set of norms that set standards for a society of what is acceptable behavior. –Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only in respect of economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. Cultural diversity makes our country richer by making it a more interesting place in which to live. –Further to the adoption of UNESCO ’ s Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity in November 2001, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 21 May as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

A World of Differences Case Study II: Let ’ s Party!

A World of Differences Case Study II: Let ’ s Party! On the occasion of World Day for Cultural Diversity – 21 May, the school is going to organize a multicultural party, to which a range of Hong Kong-based South Asian people such as Bangladeshis, Pakestanis, Indians and Nepaleses will be invited. Let ’ s celebrate cultural diversity in the party! –Considering the different dietary requirements, what kind of food can we prepare for the party? –Make a food list! –How to serve the food? With chopsticks, folk, dishes or plate? –Any decoration to show our respect to other cultures? Can you think of any activities in the programme that can help us understand other cultures? –Where can we go to observe or research the cultures of these EM communities?

A World of Differences Case Study II: Let ’ s Party! Do you think even people who have different cultures and customs still share the culture and identity of Hong Kong? How and why? How can we understand different EM cultures in Hong Kong and promote cultural diversity?

A World of Differences Look for a South Asian restaurant in your neighbourhood area. Have a meal there with your friends or family and explore the difference between Chinese food and South Asian food. Check out one of the temples or churches; observe the similarity and differences between Chinese and their customs. Do you know where does the South Asian community cluster in Hong Kong? Visit Chung King Mansion or other places you know, have a taste of the real life of EM community in Hong Kong. ?!?!

A World of Differences References – Further Reading Hong Kong Facts – Religion and Custom: – /religion.pdfhttp:// /religion.pdf Hong Kong Stories: Our Jamia Mosque: – me=tv/hongkongstoriese13&d= &m=episodehttp://programme.rthk.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?na me=tv/hongkongstoriese13&d= &m=episode What is Halal food? – 01/a/halalfoods.htmhttp://mideastfood.about.com/od/middleeasternfood1 01/a/halalfoods.htm South Asian Cuisine: – Cultural Diversity: – URL_ID=34321&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=20 1.htmlhttp://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php- URL_ID=34321&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=20 1.html 21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development: – ue/21-may-world-day-for-cultural-diversityhttp:// ue/21-may-world-day-for-cultural-diversity