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Immigrants︱The flight to Manchester resumed, hundreds of people were sent off to the airport in tears. Hong Kong dad: leaving for children's education

2022-04-18T16:49:32.544Z


The flight from Hong Kong to Manchester (Manchester, referred to as Manchester City) resumed in the early morning of Tuesday (19th), and at the airport on Monday (18th) evening, the departure hall was in a mood of parting, preparing to immigrate to the UK.


The flight from Hong Kong to Manchester, England (Manchester City) resumed in the early morning of Tuesday (19th), and at the airport on Monday (18th) evening, the departure hall was in a mood of parting, preparing to immigrate to the United Kingdom and send off relatives and friends. 400 people entered the departure gate, and many of them were reluctant to part and shed tears when they embraced each other.


Some people who immigrated to Hong Kong said that the education system in Hong Kong has brought heavy pressure on both children and parents. They hope that in the UK, their children will grow up in a happy and healthy place, and they do not mind starting over in a strange place.

Regarding the recent disharmony between the Cantonese-speaking and Mandarin-speaking Chinese communities in Manchester, some Hong Kong people who will immigrate to the local area expressed that they have paid attention to the relevant situation and believed that both sides have their own lives and will avoid being involved in disputes.


The flight from Hong Kong to Manchester City resumed at 1:15 am on Tuesday (19th). Hong Kong International Airport was full of Hong Kong residents and relatives and friends who were preparing to leave Hong Kong on Monday night. Some people arrived at the airport around 8:00 pm. At 9:00 p.m., the departure hall was full of people, estimated to be around 400 people. Departing citizens and their relatives and friends hugged and said goodbye at the location of the departure gate. Many people shed tears because of their reluctance.

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Mr Shen, who immigrated with his family to Manchester, UK, said the main reason for leaving Hong Kong was for his children to receive a better education.

He thinks that the pressure of studying in Hong Kong is too great. He points out that his son, who is in the third grade, has seven to ten homework every day. Rigidly rely on a piece of paper to do it." He also expressed that he was not worried that his son would not be able to integrate, "He is better than me in English!"

Mr. Shen believes that the pressure of studying in Hong Kong is too great. He pointed out that his son, who is in primary three, has seven to ten homework every day.

(Photo by Liao Yanxiong)

Mr. Shen also said that he has never visited Manchester, but he has friends who have lived in Manchester for decades, who can provide him with a place to live. He is not worried about the need to let go of everything in Hong Kong and start anew, and he does not mind working in labor; The husband also laughed and said that he was worried that after getting used to the rush life in Hong Kong, it would be difficult to get used to the local life.

Mr. Shen said that the most unwilling thing is his relatives in Hong Kong, and the others are "not so fond of nostalgia".

He also mentioned that because he used BNO to leave Hong Kong, he was not regarded as an immigrant, so he couldn't take out MPF funds.

Mr. Wu believes that parents should teach their children homework after work every day.

(Photo by Liao Yanxiong)

Mr. Wu, who plans to go to Manchester City first and then to live in Liverpool, also believes that education is the main reason for immigration, referring to the fact that the two children are studying in Hong Kong, in addition to tedious homework, they also have to cope with tests and silent reading, and the parents have to work after work every day. , they have to teach their children homework. "It's like working multiple jobs, and it's hard work." He also thinks that Hong Kong is too competitive. It is a huge pressure for parents and children, and it also makes it difficult for children to grow up in a healthy environment. I believe that children will be happier when they come to the UK.

Mr. Wu also believes that Hong Kong's social, political and living environment are not suitable for people to live in. "Forcing everyone to go crazy." I live a peaceful life, so I chose to immigrate. My only worry is my mother.

Mr. Wu thinks he is not too worried about the disputes between Cantonese and Mandarin communities in Manchester. "Everyone has their own way of life, so it shouldn't directly affect you. It's not like Hong Kong is less forced to affect you."

Mr. Wang's family also immigrated to Manchester by plane on Tuesday, and 20 to 30 relatives came to see him off the plane. He pointed out that there are many friends in the local area who can take care of each other. He also said that he would not mind doing simple work after arriving there. As for the children On the other hand, they will slowly look for schools after arriving in the UK, referring to the fact that there is still time to prepare for the school to start in September.

When asked if he would be worried about not getting used to it, Mr. Wang countered that he was looking forward to life in the UK. "The pace of life is slow, and Hong Kong is too rushed." Strong, even if you go to other places, you will not be unable to adapt. Hong Kong people "can bend and stretch."

As for the disputes in the local Cantonese and popular communities, Mr. Wu believes that everything is "good and bad", and he will be especially careful not to get involved in the disputes.

Canadian lifeboat visa was launched in one year. More than 14,000 Hong Kong people applied for middle-aged education for immigration. Hong Kong's population was 7.4 million at the end of last year. 27,000 Hong Kong people relocated to the Hong Kong government: it cannot be linked to the immigration wave. EB-1A and EB-2 for outstanding talents other than US investment immigrants (NIW) is also a good choice

Source: hk1

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