Hong Kong's Muslims welcome Halal Food Festival as latest step towards inclusivity
Members of Hong Kong's Muslim community have expressed enthusiasm over the city's increasing embrace of halal food and Muslim-friendly initiatives, highlighted by the first outdoor Halal Food Festival in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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The event at Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard on Saturday was seen as a significant step towards greater inclusivity and recognition, aligning with the Hong Kong government's ambition to establish the city as a destination for Muslim travellers.
'This is our first time seeing something like this in Hong Kong, and it's really accepting,' said Sumayya, a long-time Muslim resident of Hong Kong.
'It's a new thing for the city to be doing something like this, and I think it's really cool that they're accepting us Muslims and having this whole halal festival.'
Her friend Athiya, added: 'Over the past five years, I would say a lot of new halal catering options have opened up, and it's been really helpful and convenient for us.'
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The Halal Food Festival, co-organised by the M.E.L.T. Ethnic Minority Resources Centre and the Hong Kong Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community, aimed to showcase the growing availability and diversity of halal cuisine in the city.
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