Home away from home: identity and sense of belonging of Pakistanis in Hong Kong

Abstract

This project focuses on the culture and identity of Pakistanis in Hong Kong amidst the constantly changing mainstream ‘Hong Kong culture’ and ‘Hong Kong identity’. The analysis on government policies and NGO’s efforts sheds light on understanding the efficacy of home making among this cultural group. With the addition of primary information through conducting interviews and field visits to Kwai Chung, this study aims to enhance the existing critical scholarships on the topic, thus provide an insight on whether and how Pakistanis in Hong Kong could transform a ‘place’ into a ‘space’ called ‘home’.