The fifth wave of the epidemic is severe. Schools have been closed since January this year, and many people have to be isolated at home after contracting the virus.
After Dexian's mother attended URA's parent-child music class, she and her son learned Ukulele in Hawaii.
Through a guitar, the mother-son relationship was brought closer.
Dexian’s family was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia in early March. In the early stage of the epidemic, there was no way for them to seek help. Fortunately, music became their sustenance, and they could solve their worries by playing the guitar. A comfortable song, the mood will be relaxed."
Dexian (right) and his mother (left) learn Hawaiian summaries together, which not only brings them closer, but also reduces stress during the quarantine period.
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Dexian, who is 9 years old this year, is now participating in the URA's orchestra for the second year. The URA has arranged for three members to study with their children this year, so Dexian's mother can take lessons together.
Dexian's mother pointed out that after staying at home for a long time before, there was a lot of friction and even quarrel between mother and son. In addition, the family of three contracted the epidemic in early March, so it is now necessary to isolate, and her son has not been out for nearly a month.
However, after Dexian's mother started to learn musical instruments, not only did everyone practice together, but her son even became a "little teacher" to remind her of the main points, "It turns out that it is very difficult for adults to learn music, and the fingers and tempo are not good." Now the two mothers and sons have a common topic , The two began to get along well, and friction became less. "He would teach me to tap, tap into, and count the beats with me. It feels like I have more friends and teachers."
In the early stage of diagnosis, there is no way to seek help and rely on music to decompress
And during the quarantine period after the infection, he also became their "good companion".
Dexian's mother described that she was very worried when she was first diagnosed, because she was worried about her son's condition, and also worried about the "rush for medicines" and food shortages. Although they have called the hotline hundreds of times, but they were unsuccessful, they felt that there was no way for them to seek help.
Dexian's mother said that fortunately, they can forget their worries when playing the guitar, so that they can enjoy the music world and help reduce stress. This song will make you feel more relaxed.”
Music connects families
In response to the epidemic, all of Dexian's physical interest classes have been suspended, and now only the online class of the orchestra is left.
Dexian's mother pointed out that the former three family members are often busy at home, and the relationship is relatively estranged, but now when they are summarizing him at home together, the husband will take the initiative to care and connect the family of three.
▼The daily life of citizens under the fifth wave of the epidemic on March 15▼
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Band social worker Kitty said that due to the epidemic, many children have no entertainment. Although face-to-face classes are not currently available, children can still communicate with the outside world through regular online classes.
She also pointed out that since last year, she has noticed differences in children's online classes, such as being more sluggish and anxious. Therefore, when there are regular online classes, children have more platforms to communicate with, and many students have changed their minds.
In October 2018, the Urban Renewal Authority established the "Urban Children's Music·Community Band" to provide free musical instrument learning and performance opportunities for grassroots children in the old district. About 84 children in the old district of To Kwa Wan have benefited.
Among the 46 members of the current band, more than half currently live or have lived in the redevelopment project of To Kwa Wan of the URA.
Due to the epidemic, the orchestra has changed its physical classes to online classes every week, and arranged for parents to have parent-child classes together.
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