Sampan ladies, bamboo scaffolders, street cleaners, fishermen, security guards, market vendors - these workers form the backbone of the fast-paced metropolis of Hong Kong, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted. Looking beyond the city’s glamorous harborfront, neon-lit downtown, and dramatic skyline, Hong Kong Shifts explores its back alleys, letting readers meet and learn from the individuals who work tirelessly to keep the city ticking. These are stories and portraits of resilience, wisdom, positivity, and strength from the streets of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Shifts is a social-impact storytelling platform with the mission of promoting kindness, empathy, and connection in our living and working environments. At the core of our project is the belief that storytelling is a powerful tool with which to engage, move, and inspire - and, ultimately, to build bridges between diverse communities in the city we call home.
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