Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Events: Hong Kong People's Alliance on Globalization

The Hong Kong People's Alliance on Globalization takes to the streets this week. If you are in Hong Kong, join people’s power to build a just and fair economic development model!

The street events take place this week. No to “Small Government, Big Market”! Uphold Economic Justice!

Thematic Forums
5 Dec - How do the Trade Unions Counter Challenge the Doctrine of “Small Government, Big Market?
6 Dec - Regional Centre for Education under Neo-liberalism
7 Dec - The Testimony for Poor People: The Role and Mission of Christians in Neo-liberalism
8 Dec - The Exchange of Hong Kong and Korea Union
9 Dec - Independent Media, Media Independence Women’s movement has to find the strategy and direction to respond to the feminization of poverty. The Review of Responding Strategies of Neighborhoods and Marginal Groups under the Privatization of Social Welfare

Street Performance: In the Haze of Neo-liberal Globalization- Asian Cultural Exchange

What would happen when Hong Kong young people meet with the South-east Asian migrants workers?

Even though we have different backgrounds and encounters, we all have a story behind us in the capital and consumption-driven society. Can arts and performance help us to express the values and circumstances? Let’s join and share together…

Date : 9 Dec 2006 (Saturday)
Time: 6:00pm –8:00pm
Venue: Pedestrian Zone in Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Mongkok

Rally: Stop Government-Corporation Collusion and “Corporation Welfarism”!
Date 10 Dec (Sunday)
Time: 3pm (Gathering)
Route: Gathering at pedestrian zone of Lockhart road in Causeway. After the procession has started, the march will stage a demonstration in front of a few corporate groups’ headquarters, such as, Cheung Kong Centre, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Park’n Shop and McDonald’s along the route. After that, continue marching to the Central Government Offices.

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