National Labour day
In Hong Kong, the Thai community organises a yearly show with cultural performances
on the 1st May.
National Labour day
Thai Regional Alliance in Hong Kong, Friends of Thai in Hong Kong and Thai Women Association
are always part of this yearly event.
National Labour day
There are thousands of Thai workers working in Hong Kong especially
as domestic helpers.
National Labour day
Thai government agencies in Hong Kong help to host the Thai Labor Day celebration
in Kowloon City.
National Labour day
Those organizations often protest regarding migrant maids rights to be entitled to
minimum wage. Maids only get 3600 HKD. It is far below from the minimum hourly wage.
National Labour day
The protesters always demand the government in Hong Kong to introduce an increased minimum wage.
Hong Kong is one of the world's wealthiest cities but critics say its wealth is concentrated in the
hands of a few.
National Labour day
Many Thai maids can only gather in Kowloon City on their day off, which is a Sunday.
National Labour day
Most of Thai workers in Hong Kong are housemaids, cleaners, waiters/waitresses,
hairdressers, bank officers.
National Labour day
During this event, there is lecturing on Hong Kong labor laws, singing contest, talks, games
and performances.
National Labour day
Mostly Thai people attend this National Labour day but local
Chinese residents and foreign tourists also flock to watch the
graceful dances.
National Labour day
All singers or dancers, performing on that day, are all Thai people working
in Hong Kong.
National Labour day
As usual during a Thai festival performance, there is a "KATHOEY"
(กะเทย - man dressed like a woman), who always has a
silly but funny role to play.
National Labour day
The Thai National Labour day festival lasts during the whole afternoon.
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