WHY NOT BOLD?

Married 3000 Kilometres Away: A Taiwanese Bride’s Journey to Mongolia

There is a saying: "Grasp the chopsticks aloft, and destiny shall carry you afar in matrimony." But for the sake of love, how great a distance would you traverse? Yili, with unwavering resolve, set her sights upon a journey spanning 3,000 kilometres. From the enchanting city of Taichung to the majestic capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, she embraced her new role as a Mongolian bride. In this foreign land, she gracefully assimilated, planting her roots deep within the earth, while ardently cultivating a genuine affection for her adopted home. To marry afar is not a compromise,but a serendipitous intertwining of fate and choice. Yili Mongolia's letter resembles Russian, while its spoken language resonates faintly with the cadence of Korean. Venture beyond the urban confines, and a...

【WHY NOT BOLD】 Beauty and the Pain – Interviewing Irving Cheung

There exists a captivating profession known as the Art Director in the film industry, who are responsible for crafting and designing the visual style, captivating settings, intricate sets, mesmerising costumes, and more. Their profound ability can be best described by a quote from William Cheung, “They enable the cinema audience to sense the very air of the film.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary work carried out by Art Directors. Irving Cheung, a name renowned within the industry. Since the tender age of fourteen, she has been immersed in the world of filmmaking. With a remarkable five nominations for Best Art Direction at the Hong Kong Film Awards, her achievements are awe-inspiring. Yet, beneath the surface, there is another side to her story. She courageously battles a...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Interviewing Pearlmi Tam – Screenwriter of “Drive My Cube” A highway towards Growth

https://youtu.be/xIN4h6N-cS4 A Female Driver who is also a Good Driver Pearlmi Tam walked into the studio with a confident smile, dressed in an apricot jumpsuit dress, black leather shoes, and floral socks. Her wheat-colored shoulder-length hair framed her face perfectly, and she looked ready to take on the world. She is the screenwriter of the script 'Drive My Cube'. In the script of "Drive my Cube," the protagonist Ana refuses to sell her late father's Nissan Cube. To experience the same scenery her father saw from the driver's seat, she learns to drive. Whenever Ana faces a near-crash, she unexpectedly unlocks her own supernatural ability and sets out on various fantastical journeys. She is meeting the first female driver in history, rescuing a mysterious sheep...

From Designer to Personal Trainer: The importance of finding true happiness in your work

If I wake up every day and feel unhappy and tired at the thought of going back to work, then that job is definitely not suitable for me. ——Ami Ami, majored in advertising design in college and worked as a graphic designer after graduation, but  currently becomes a personal trainer. After two or three years of working in the advertising industry, she gradually realized that she didn't want to continue as a designer. With courage and determination, she stepped out of her comfort zone and turned her other interest, fitness, into a career, transforming herself into a healthy and confident Personal Trainer from scratch. The society that suppresses creativity limits the scope of design work In the eyes of the general public, those who work in advertising and graphic desi...

Hong Kong girl learning environmentalism: Ten years of dedication to beach cleaning 

在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 大便妹,學環保。(@imsheeppoo)分享的貼文 Working in the field of environmental protection in materialistic Hong Kong has never been an easy task. The only local paper beverage box recycling factory, "Meow Factory," located in Yuen Long, was not granted a lease renewal by the landlord, Science Park Corporation, last year, indicating that there is still much room for improvement in Hong Kong's environmental measures and policies. If you want to be environmentally friendly in Hong Kong, you cannot expect much support or resources from institutions or the government. Despite this, there are still people who are willing to put in effort and overcome difficulties by practicing environmental protection in their daily lives, even studying environmental protection in...

From Creative Communications Graduate Becoming a Female Baker Fulfilling Entrepreneurial Dreams

In Hong Kong under the pandemic, people have been exploring various new interests locally in recent years, also paying more attention to their diets. Women try to enjoy baking at home. The baking profession is no longer just a domain for men; women can also turn their baking skills into an important career. In a society of educational inflation Dreams require more courage  In a society where educational inflation is prevalent, the fact that having a college degree does not necessarily lead to finding one's ideal job is a cause for reflection. Parents often project their expectations onto us, and many times they expect us to find a stable, white-collar job. In the face of various social trends and expectations, it is important for young professionals to listen to their heart...

【VOICE OF HER】Gender Norms in Society— Pearlmi Tam

Society has rigid expectations for men and women, and these are accompanied by high demands and standards.  Pearlmi Tam In Hong Kong, traditional Chinese thinking heavily influences societal perceptions of gender, often favouring men over women and constraining women into passive and fragile roles. Anecdotes like Pearlmi's experience in motorbike lessons illustrate the pervasive nature of gender expectations and stereotypes. Rigid ideas about what "men should'' and "women should" do create unrealistic and unfair situations, making it difficult for individuals to break free from traditional gender roles. Despite progress made towards challenging gender stereotypes, society's journey remains a long one.  Gender expectations are imposed on everyone, regardless of gend...