Former HK LegCo member, now activist and lobbyist Ted Hui Ted Hui (Chi-fung Hui) flew from Adelaide for the #HelloNeiHouMa gallery at Articulate Project Space in Leichhardt, Sydney.

Dr McDermott Hugh McDermott MP later shared with me about HK arts & culture’s role in activism, and his support for Hong Konger in Australia. #HelloNeiHouMa

The artists were excited about the gallery and the overwhelming support from local residents and Hong Kongers. #HelloNeiHouMa UTS Journalism ABC Sydney

Hugh stressed the importance of promoting the city’s heritage to Australia, with the shared vision for freedom and democracy in the APEC region. Hugh McDermott MP #HelloNeiHouMa

Natalie Tso, one of the 12 artists at #HelloNeiHouMa explained to me about her live art performance in today’s public program and how it reflects on the city’s digestive process amidst the mass protests in #HongKong since 2019. UTS Journalism ABC Sydney

Labor state MP for Prospect NSW Parliament House, Dr Hugh McDermott Hugh McDermott MP, who’s also a member of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) came to the gallery and made a speech. #HelloNeiHouMa UTS Journalism ABC Sydney

“We have shared values, and we have shared artistic talent as well.” Hugh McDermott MP #HelloNeiHouMa UTS Journalism ABC Sydney

“I think it’s important for Australians not only to know what’s happening (in HK) politically, but also to understand the culture and heritage – or what it means to be for #HongKong .” Hugh McDermott MP #HelloNeiHouMa UTS Journalism ABC Sydney

Ted Ted Hui (Chi-fung Hui) talked to me about the impact of arts and culture on the overseas HK communities and gravity of Hong Kong’s cultural presence in Australia. #HelloNeiHouMa UTS Journalism ABC Sydney