Book Launch - Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong

Name: Book Launch - Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong
Start: 2024-11-23T16:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-11-23T19:00:00+08:00
Location: The Hive Poho (the Hive Poho)

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

The Hive Poho (the Hive Poho) | Hong Kong, HK

Join us for the launch of our new publication, "Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong" at the Hive Poho!

This bilingual English and Chinese book is the culmination of a community project that began in late 2016, aimed at amplifying the voices of refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong through the powerful medium of food. After over seven years of collaboration with dedicated volunteers, this publication showcases the resilience of our community and the ability of meals to bridge divides.

We invite you to attend this special book launch celebration and participate in a series of exclusive activities:
* A panel featuring interviewees who contributed their heartfelt stories to the book
* Spice bottling to bring the flavors of our stories to life
* Small bites to enjoy
* An opportunity to order (or pick up) your own copy of the book

With 210 pages of full-color insights, “Table of Two Cities” includes 14 interviews from five regions and 32 recipes, revealing the rich cultures within Hong Kong's refugee and asylum seeker community. Proceeds from each book will directly support those featured and our community partners, as well as the ongoing work of our registered charity, Grassroots Future. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Dr. Martens Foundation for their generous support in bringing this project to life.

Help us share these untold stories and celebrate the power of community!

RSVP here to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3NItPn5

📅 Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: the Hive Poho
G/F, 5 - 13, New Street, Sai Ying Pun (Sai Ying Pun MTR Exit A2)
💳 General Admission: Free (+HKD398 for a copy of a book, +HKD150 for workshops)

About Grassroots Future
Grassroots Future is a registered charity in Hong Kong dedicated to supporting refugee-led initiatives and grassroots organizations that build capacity. Originally founded in 2016 as Table of Two Cities (TOTC), we began as a storytelling initiative showcasing refugee narratives through food, hosting community events across Hong Kong. Through these interactions, we identified the immediate needs of the refugee community, alongside a strong desire for self-sufficiency, dignity, and purpose.
About Dr. Martens Foundation
The Dr. Martens Foundation is an independent grant-making charity which Dr. Martens founded in 2021. We are grateful for the support of Dr Martens to help produce and publish this collection of stories, 'Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong'.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and announcements regarding the book through Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.