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Chinese Festivals Oct 08, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about some of the major Chinese Festivals in Hong Kong, and where you can go to find out more in English.

Celebration – Birth of a Child Sep 24, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about the birth of a child and how there are different ways to celebrate it, both in Western countries and in Hong Kong.

Celebration – Marriage Sep 17, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about marriage, how marriages are celebrated here in Hong Kong and share some personal experience from my own marriage here in Hong Kong.

Celebration – Career / Getting a Promotion Sep 10, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about a career, share some personal experiences and thoughts, ask about the importance of work-related things such as getting a promotion, and give you some simple advice on how to do well in any workplace.

Celebration – Graduation Sep 03, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about celebration, what it means and how graduation is something that you can celebrate. I’ll also tell you a bit about the Graduation Party that is coming up on September 8th.

Culture - Festivals Aug 27, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about festivals and focus on three major festivals in Hong Kong.

Culture - Clothing Aug 20, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about clothing, traditional clothing, how this has changed and what traditional clothing we might still be able to see in Hong Kong.

Culture - Food Aug 20, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about food in different cultures, why it is important and how we’re spoilt for choice here in Hong Kong when it comes to food.

Culture - Language Aug 06, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk about culture and how different languages are connected with their culture, and how it’s important to learn about both the language and the culture itself.

Olympics (part 3) Jul 30, 2012

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This week, I’m going to talk more about the Olympics, what events I am looking forward to and the significance of the opening and closing ceremonies.