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Hakka Video Contest Promotes Facial Equality

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • National Central University and the Sunshine Foundation launched a campaign promoting facial equality in Hakka language.
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National Central University and the Sunshine Foundation have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking campaign, "Wui Ga Yeong Meuh Deh" (Different is Okay), aimed at fostering facial equality through the Hakka language and visual storytelling. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Hakka Language and Social Sciences at National Central University, seeks to dismantle the prejudice and discrimination faced by individuals with facial differences.

You look so strange.

· AnonymousA casual remark that can cause long-term distress for individuals with facial differences.

The campaign's core message, "Wui Ga Yeong Meuh Deh," directly translates to "Different is Okay" in Hakka, embodying the spirit of acceptance and inclusivity. By encouraging university students across Taiwan to create short films in Hakka, the organizers hope to amplify the voices of the younger generation, allowing them to explore themes of appearance diversity, discrimination, and self-identity from their unique perspectives. This approach leverages the power of youth-driven narratives to promote understanding and empathy.

Different is Okay

· National Central UniversityThe meaning of the campaign's Hakka title, 'Wui Ga Yeong Meuh Deh'.

The Sunshine Foundation, a long-standing advocate for "facial equality," has been instrumental in addressing the societal challenges faced by individuals with burn injuries, facial disfigurements, and congenital craniofacial differences. Their work highlights the pervasive issues of stigmatization, bullying, and the impact on employment and self-esteem. This collaboration with National Central University, situated in a region with a significant Hakka population, aims to embed the principles of equality and respect within the cultural fabric of the Hakka community and beyond.

Every face deserves to be treated equally.

· National Central UniversityThe central message of the campaign.

Beyond a mere video contest, "Wui Ga Yeong Meuh Deh" encourages participants to critically examine societal norms surrounding beauty and appearance. It prompts reflection on what constitutes "normal" and challenges the tendency to label individuals based on their looks. Through workshops on facial equality and filmmaking, students will be equipped to translate their insights into compelling visual narratives. The organizers believe that visual media offers a more profound way to connect with audiences and illustrate the lived experiences of those with facial differences, fostering a deeper societal understanding and acceptance of diversity.

Every face has its own story.

· OrganizersThe hope that young people's creations will allow society to see the unique narratives of individuals.
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