Be My Guest: Multicultural Integration in Action
多雙筷：文化交流服務計劃
（此活動只提供英文版本網頁 This event is available in English only.）
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["Be My Guest: Multicultural Integration in Action" - Become a Foodpal and Foster Multicultural Connections
Seeking meaningful connections with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds?
Are you a foodie who loves learning about new cultures and trying new foods?
Whether you are a local or non-local student in Hong Kong, you are welcome to become a Foodpal of the "Be My Guest: Multicultural Integration in Action" programme!
What will I experience?
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Local Foodpal: Share a homey meal with your Non-Local Foodpal
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Non-Local Foodpal: Take your Local Foodpal to explore your favorite restaurant of your culture in the city
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Volunteer to prepare and serve meals for the elderly with your Foodpal
Together, let's break bread, bridge cultures, and serve those in need!
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Programme Details
Programme Period
Late Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
Eligibility
Full-time students aged 18-25 with valid University & College YMCA membership
^Membership application is open all-year-round. CLICK HERE for membership application.)
***For Non-local students, priority will be given to those staying in Hong Kong for full-time undergraduate programmes.
Programme Timeline (Please reserve all the stated dates below.)
Date
Description
27 Sep 2024 (Fri)
Application deadline
2 Oct 2024 (Wed)
Informing short-listed applicants for online interview
17 Oct 2024 (Thu)
Online Interview – Local & Non-Local Students
17 Oct 2024 (Thu)
2nd Round Application Deadline
22 Oct 2024 (Tue)
Online Interview (2nd Round) – Local & Non-Local Students
28 Oct 2024 (Mon)
19:30 - 21:30
Orientation @ Mong Kok
10 Nov 2024 (Sun)
14:30 - 17:30
Food Hunt @Mong Kok
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
At least 1 lunch/dinner
Be My Guest: Local Students
Prepare a homey meal to the non-local foodpal with subsidy
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
At least 1 lunch/dinner
Be My Guest: Non-Local Students
Take your local foodpal to favourite restaurant of your culture with subsidy
14 Jan 2025 (Tue)
19:30 - 21:30
Briefing and Preparation meeting for the Elderly Service
18 Jan 2025 (Sat)
Full day
Elderly Service - Reunion Dinner Closing Day
Role and Resposibilities
Local Students
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Each local foodpal will be paired up with 1 non-local foodpal throughout the programme.
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Local foodpal are expected to:
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Be active in cultural exchange and communication with your non-local foodpal;
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Host at least one homey meal for your non-local foodpal at your home at least ONCE;
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Foster cultural integration and facilitate non-local student’s adaptation to life in Hong Kong.
Note:
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Partial cost for the homely meal will be subsidized.
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Local foodpals are not allowed to provide accommodation for non-local foodpals.
Non-Local Students
*Priority will be given to those staying in Hong Kong for full-time undergraduate programmes.
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Non-local foodpal will be paired up with 1 local foodpal.
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Non-local pals are expected to:
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Be active in cultural exchange and communication with your local foodpal;
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Bring your local foodpal to your favorite restaurant from your culture for a meal showcasing the flavors of your home country at least ONCE.
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Note:
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Partial cost of the meal will be subsidized.
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Chinese meals and dishes are mostly non-vegetarian, using a variety of ingredients such as pork, beef, poultry, seafood and seasonal vegetables.
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As hosts are expected to provide the most authentic local homey meal experience to non-local foodpals, they may not be able to make special food arrangements for participants who fail to enjoy local Chinese food and have special dietary preferences. Participants should consider the Chinese culinary practices and eating habit before application.
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Non-local foodpals will not be provided with any accommodation by local foodpals.
Programme Fee
$100 + Deposit $200*
*Refundable deposit upon the full attendance of all activities with satisfactory performance throughout the programme. University & College YMCA Department of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes.
Application Form
https://forms.office.com/r/BA1ghEA2zk
For HKU students, please use this link: https://wp3.cedars.hku.hk/form/web/bemyguest
Language
English