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Hong Kong educator recognized for death stigma removal through culture

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Joseph Lau, an educator from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been recognized as a finalist for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the culture category. Lau is being honored for his innovative approach to teaching, which involves taking students to cemeteries, funeral homes, and heritage exhibitions. His methods aim to destigmatize death and encourage a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's culture beyond traditional classroom settings. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jimmy Chow ·

    Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: educator who removes death’s stigma through culture

    Joseph Lau Yui-yip has taken students to cemeteries, funeral parlours and heritage exhibitions because he believes some parts of Hong Kong culture are best understood outside the classroom. Lau heads the student affairs department of Polytechnic University’s college of profession…

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