Research Article

The Discussion of the Influence of Public Art on the Cultural Status of Filipino Community in Hong Kong

Shuhan ZhangCentral Academy of Fine Arts*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The topic of public art and the role of public art in enhancing the cultural status of the Filipino community in Hong Kong is significant. This paper begins by introducing the Filipino community in Hong Kong, outlining its contributions to the city’s economic and social structure as well as the difficulties it has had assimilating into Hong Kong society and dealing with issues like discrimination, cultural identity, poverty, and living conditions. Using specific examples, this article analyzes how public art may be a tool to encourage social and cultural development as well as how it might improve the cultural standing of the Filipino population in Hong Kong. The Filipino community in Hong Kong faces challenges related to cultural identity and social standing. They have made significant contributions to the city’s development but have a tenuous social standing, often working in low-wage jobs with limited prospects for growth. And the community also faces difficult living conditions. The article as a whole emphasizes the value of public art in fostering cultural identity and fostering a more inclusive society. Additionally, it makes recommendations for how to change the current situation and the issues facing the Filipino community in Hong Kong, including defending their rights and interests and fostering their assimilation into Hong Kong’s social culture.

Keywords: Filipino community; cultural status; public art; Hong Kong
Published: November 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/12/20230022
Volume: CHR Vol.12
pp. 38-41
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