It is not right just to devote yourself to China and not to the UK because you were born here. This country has helped to raise you. And yet it is not right just to devote yourself to the UK and not to China because denying your ancestral origins is considered to be ungrateful.

Jo Kao MAN
Retired Restaurant Business Owner

“When I was young I ate everything — greasy, deep fried… all sorts of food. Now that I am getting on in age, I realised that I shouldn’t eat like that any more. If I could go back in time, I would prefer to live a healthier lifestyle.”

Jenny LAM
Community Worker

“I encourage the youngsters to learn more, to do more exercise, and to contribute more to the society.”

Pak LAW
Retired Renovation Builder

“I hope that young people could be more objective, keep learning from others’ strengths in order to compensate for their own weaknesses.”

Michelle CHAN
Restaurant/ Takeaway shop worker

“Although putting things into practice is difficult, if we believe that our decision is right then keep going”.

Jane LI
Restaurants Business Owner

“A lot of people plan for wealth and fame. I’m not saying these are not good but think about this — what could we bring along with us on the day we die?

Anita TANG
Church Ministry

“I hope that the young people don’t waste their time, better not to go with the flow, not to follow those branded fashion things like that. It is better to do well in their studies and to gain a good body of knowledge. It will be useful whenever and wherever you go.”

Tang CHEUNG
Retired Restaurant Business Owner

” Learn more about Chinese culture; and participate more in the Chinese cultural activities.”

Jeffrey CHEUNG
Retired Restaurant Business Owner

“I hope that one day they [the younger generation] understand that they are Chinese and learn more about Chinese history. ”

Teresa MAN
Chinese Language Teacher

“My son-in-law who is a westerner also believes in my herbal medicine. He would ask me what to have when he coughs.”

Ngan Mui MAN
Retired Restaurant/Takeaway Shop worker