Hong Kong - a city famous for its skyscrapers, dim sum and martial arts as well as a bustling metropolis has another unique side of history which isn't taught in schools, or even the city's guidebooks. It is largely hidden from the public view. This podcast aims to unravel the histories and mysteries of people of non-Chinese descent who contributed to Hong Kong — in different ways both in the past and the present from the Muslim soldiers who came to the city to a Sri Lankan virologist discovering SARS. You'll be travelling with me in my quest to find what I call the "Hidden Hongkongers".
Hidden Hongkongers
Claim This Podcastby Shameel Ibrahim
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Hong Kong - a city famous for its skyscrapers, dim sum and martial arts as well as a bustling metropolis has another unique side of history which isn't taught in schools, or even the city's guidebooks. It is largely hidden from the public view. This podcast aims to unravel the histories and mysteries of people of non-Chinese descent who contributed to Hong Kong — in different ways both in the past and the present from the Muslim soldiers who came to the city to a Sri Lankan virologist discovering SARS. You'll be travelling with me in my quest to find what I call the "Hidden Hongkongers".
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January 21, 2022
Episode 3 - The Forgotten Gurkhas of Hong Kong
<p>Gurkhas, much like the early Muslim police officers, have also played an important role in protecting the borders especially from illegal immigration. However, they remain largely forgotten — especially among the current generation of Nepalese as well as the local Chinese population. Like in many other countries, a Gurkha regiment was also set up here in Hong Kong. I spoke to Nam Singh Thapa, a former Gurkha of the 6th Queen Elizabeth Regiment, about his experiences as a Gurkha in the city. I also talk to Hima Gurung, a current-generation Nepali on her take on Gurkha history. </p>
January 21, 2022
Episode 1 - Hidden Muslims, Hidden Contributions
<p>Muslims have been part and parcel of Hong Kong’s development. The earliest Muslims came as soldiers fighting for the British Army who later served as police officers. Their legacy reaches until the present day — where Muslims are still contributing as police officers as well as in many different fields. The early Muslims laid the legacy of the first mosque and by extension the first and subsequent Muslim communities that have lived and are currently living in the city. I talk to different members of the Muslim community including police officers and community leaders in Hong Kong to find out their history, challenges, past and current contributions that they have made to the city.</p>
January 21, 2022
Episode 2 - Voices of Hongkongers: Inclusion of EM Languages
<p>Hong Kong is popularly known as “Asia’s world city” (or is marketed as such.) And true to its name, there are a lot of people from different nations meeting up in Hong Kong — which leads to a multitude of languages that need to be catered for. The Hong Kong government has ramped up its efforts in terms of translation and interpretation of various languages including Hindi, Urdu, Bahasa Indonesia and more. What’s interesting is when a language is taught in a city where the majority do not speak in that language. I talk to students and teachers who teach Urdu and Arabic in an Islamic school about the whole experience.</p>
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