【國際圖書館 🇨🇦】加拿大港ED文化協會繪本《那年之後》 (Patreon)

【按：訪問過加拿大 Edmonton「港ED文化協會」的朋友，談及他們出版的這本繪本《那年之後》，不少朋友問如何訂購。繪本在我們購書網有發售，以下是我為繪本寫的短序。】

與港ED文化協會這群加拿大Edmonton的香港朋友素未謀面，然而在2019年香港反送中運動的全球連結下，世界各地的真香港人都瞬間連心，我也被介紹認識了在北美嚴寒之地的這群熱心人，然後做了一個訪問。

不少人擔心，《港區國安法》通過後，香港人的未來已經不復存在，再過一、兩代人，就再也沒有人記得何謂香港。但正因為認識了很多像港ED文化協會的朋友，卻令人深信香港文化可以永續。他們都是政治素人，沒有想過會走出來，既沒有傳統從政者的包袱、算計和憂慮，也對融入當地社會沒有任何難度。他們展現了一方面當一個盡責的本國公民，另一方面捍衛香港人身分認同兩者之間毫無違和，而且相輔相成的，因為大家相信的核心價值是一致的，融入當地更能彰顯香港議題的重要性，而保留我城關注也為當地社區帶來額外網絡和社會資本。

不少人也擔心就算我們這一代對發生過的事念茲在茲，下一代在海外土生土長，就會失去香港身分認同。但近年很多甚至不太會廣東話的海外港人二代，卻因為2019年而覺醒，出現「返祖」現象尋根，而海外台灣人的案例也顯示當新移民不再擔心融入，自然會重新強化自己的根源連繫。這正是這類出版的重要性，讓海外港人和下一代繼續扣連香港。我們深信水滴石穿，摧毀香港自由的黑手不可能永遠隻手遮天，因此更要活得比他們好，才能細水長流。

The Hong Kong social movement in 2019 brought real Hongkongers all over the world together. I had the opportunity to connect with some of them in Edmonton, a place in North America that has severe winter weather. I was interviewed by the Edmonton Hongkongers Cultural Association.

Many people worry that after the passing of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong will have no future. They worry that, after a generation or two, no one will remember the city. However, after meeting Hongkongers like those who belong to the   Edmonton Hongkongers Cultural Association, I am convinced that Hong Kong culture will be sustained. The members of the association are political neophytes with no baggage or self-interest They have no difficulty integrating into the local community.They are conscientious Canadian citizens as well as Hongkongers defending their own identity. Because Hongkongers share the same core values as Canadians, not only can Hong Kong issues be better addressed in Canada, but working together on these issues helps build networks and social capital in the local communities.

Many people worry that even if our generation still loves Hong Kong, the next generation of Hongkongers, those who are born and raised overseas, will lose their Hong Kong identity. However, in recent years, many second-generation Hongkongers, even those who are not fluent in Cantonese were awakened by the events of 2019. Hongkongers look to their ancestors to find their roots. The experience of overseas Taiwanese shows that once new immigrants are no longer worried about integration, they will strengthen their connection with their roots spontaneously. A children’s story book like this one is particularly important to assist overseas Hongkongers and the next generation in connecting with their roots in Hong Kong.

We believe that dripping water penetrates the stone. The evil hand destroying Hong Kong’s freedom cannot always cover the sky. Therefore, we need to be our best selves , knowing that Hongkongers will be the water that wears away the stone, carrying the truth about events in Hong Kong with them into the future.

Professor Simon Shen
International Relations Scholar from Hong Kong
September 2022

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▶️ 加拿大「港ED文化協會」：愛民頓，才是香港救生艇的最宜居城市
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp4j70O0R1A