Hong Kong Chapter – Dialogue in the Dark

About the Event

On 26th May 2013, the Foundation sponsored 31 Fung Scholars to participate in the event of “Dialogue in the Dark” (DiD) in Hong Kong. The participants had a great time in this meaningful event – they experienced an extraordinary tour in absolute darkness led by the blind tour guides, and knew about the disabled and disadvantaged people.

Reflection of the Participants

“It allowed us to feel the world from different angle. The world became much simple but it was beautiful. Simplicity was sometimes equal to beauty……This experience was very meaningful. It gave me a moment to refresh my mind. I really thank you for giving me such inspiring opportunity.” – Christy LI (FS2012-13, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

“The room is completely dark that you cannot see anything. If you cannot see anything, why not just close your eyes and let your guide to show you the new world and feel it?…… Our tour guide said, “Sight is what we see with our eyes, insight is what we gain without seeing”. Scientific research shows that visual illusion can lead us to wrong judgment.”- Kenneth KAN (FS2008-09, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

“The DiD workshop was such a great opportunity to put ourselves into the shoes of others and embrace others with impairment in society…… I was amazed to see how other senses could magnify when our vision was temporarily unavailable……On top of that, I can feel the support and rapport created throughout the process in our team. It was a wonderful experience after all.” – Perdy CHAN (FS2009-10, City University of Hong Kong)

“I was shocked by losing my communication skills so drastically and the fact that our vision disabled tour guide could actually lead us very effectively. The concept of disability has to be re-contemplated after realizing such an effect when people are put into different situational settings.” – Terence LAI (FS2012-13, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

“I did not expect I could have great fun learning about the mechanism of Braille with a group of Fung Scholars. I was surprised by the tour guide, Ruby because even if she is blind, she acts professionally and patiently to guide our whole team through the darkness and complete all the checkpoints. What I learnt most from Ruby is her attitude. Her sharing inspired me a lot that she reminded us everyone has his or her own unique obstacles.” – William LAM (FS2012-13, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)