Hong Kong Stories

Our final round of students from the 2022 Student Story Slam including the winner of the competition, Sam, followed by Hayley and Chloe. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our students for taking the risk of getting up on our stage. If you want to find more about the Student Story Slam 2023, go to our website and click the Student Story Slam tab on the top of the page. Www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Our 2022 Student Story Slam Competition had the theme Silver Linings. In this episode, you can hear 3 of the stories written and performed live on our stage in May 2022. The first is from Nathan, who won 2nd prize in the competition. The second storyteller you hear is from Airane and the third is Christy. Thanks to all our students who work hard, brave the stage and show us all how talented young people are in this city we all love. Our 2023 competition details will be announced soon on the website www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Our 2022 Student Story Slam Competition had the theme Silver Linings. In this episode, you can hear 2 of the stories written and performed live on our stage in May 2022. The first is from Kristen, who won 3rd prize in the competition. The second is from Rex, who wrote and told another amazing tale. Thanks to all our students who work hard, brave the stage and show us all how talented young people are in this city we all love. Our 2023 competition details will be announced soon on the website www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

From a performance with Hong Kong Stories and International school students in Hong Kong, Gabby, Michelle and Prinda tell their stories. Students were guided through the process of writing and refining their stories before they performed them live! Due to pandemic restrictions, the stories were told over zoom and the sound quality is not always superb but the stories are well worth listening to! If you would like to tell your best story, get in touch! You can find out how on the website, www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Lesley tells of an incident that occurred and we re-listen to a story from Sharvya about a family affair. If you want to learn to tell your BEST story, go to the website at www.hongkongstories.com and follow the prompts to find a free workshop near you! Everyone has a story to tell.

Vincent tells of the end of a summer job and we re-listen to Josianne tell us of her relationship with Venice. If you would like to learn to tell your BEST story - go to www.hongkongstories.com and for the links to the free workshops! Everyone has a story to tell

Erin describes a time when her fashion got the better of her and we re-listen to a story from Rachel of some mixed signals. If you want to tell your BEST story, come to a workshop! Details can be found at www.hongkongstories.com where you can also find news of our latest shows and ticketing information! Everyone has a story to tell

Mel tells of inner voices and we relisten to a story from Jannita about personal growth. If you want to tell your BEST story - come to a free workshop - find them on Meetup or by following the links on our website! www.hongkongstories.com

Leslie tells of a cultural clash in the sea and we re-listen to a story from Hyatt about her decision making process. If you would like to learn more about telling great stories - go to our website hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Manasi tells of her relationship with her grandmother. Thanks for your patience with this podcast loyal listeners! I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have more stories to share with you! If you would like to tell your BEST story - join our live storytelling workshops - details can be found on our website www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Chhandasi tells of a treasured encounter and we relisten to a story from Sam that was told in 2018! Our free workshops are on hold for a little bit -but we will be back in no time at all - in the meantime - if you have a story to tell you can email us at storieshongkong@gmail.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Ethan tells of an experience he had as a teacher and Rachel reads a poem by Vishal Nanda titled 'Flowers'. If you enjoy Vishal's poem, his recently published book 'Please Stand Back From the Platform Doors' can be purchased on Amazon : shorturl.at/fopK2 Our free workshops are on hold for a little bit -but we will be back in no time at all - in the meantime - if you have a story to tell you can email us at storieshongkong@gmail.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Madeleine tells of her struggles with formal education and Rachel reads a poem by Vishal Nanda titled 'Ode to a Perforated Styrofoam Ceiling'. If you enjoy Vishal's poem, his recently published book 'Please Stand Back From the Platform Doors' can be purchased on Amazon : shorturl.at/fopK2 Our free workshops are on hold for a little bit -but we will be back in no time at all - in the meantime - if you have a story to tell you can email us at storieshongkong@gmail.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Gary tells a story of travel gone awry, and we re-listen to a story from Vineeth about his travel adventures. If you want to tell your best story, go to the website www.hongkongstories.com. Everyone has a story to tell.

Ella tells of her life in Soviet Russia and we re-listen to a story from Charles that was first podcasted in 2020. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story - go to the website - www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Niharika tells us of a time she was more, and yet less alone than was comfortable and Rachel reads a poem by local writer Paola Caronni from a recent zine published jointly by Peel Street Poets, Write or Die and Outloud Hong Kong at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story - head on over to one of our free workshops on our website www.hongkonstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

A day late and a dollar short but it IS here! Erin tells of some shenanigans from her childhood in this week's podcast! If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story - go to www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Katrina tells of her relationship with her home and we re-listen to a story from Madeline about her space. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story - join us for a free workshop! Links are on our website! Everyone has a story to tell. Today's language was Russian.

Angela tells of a time when she travelled with a friend and we re-listen to a story from Chantelle about her travel woes. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story - join us for a free workshop! You can find us on meetup or through the links on our website www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Two generations tell a tandem story about a day out in Hong Kong and we re-listen to a story from Jessica who is looking for a way out after looking for a way in. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story -come to a free workshop - find us at www.hongkongstories.com and just follow the steps listed! A little note - the pandemic has finally caught up to our podcasting backlog. We will be moving to fortnightly publishing until our full compliment of workshops and shows returns. Everyone has a story to tell. Today's language was Japanese.