Prestigious Hong Kong school withdraws unapproved Cantonese ban following controversy
A prestigious Hong Kong girls’ school has issued a full withdrawal of a guideline banning Cantonese from being spoken in a graduation video after the move sparked controversy over the weekend, saying it bears “full responsibility” for the incident. Good Hope School issued the public statement on Monday, after it faced backlash over a leaked […]
Good Hope School, a prestigious girls' institution in Hong Kong, has withdrawn a guideline that banned Cantonese from being spoken in a graduation video after the move sparked controversy. The school issued a public statement on Monday, acknowledging full responsibility for the incident. The guideline, leaked on Friday, stated that Cantonese was "FORBIDDEN" in the video.
Principal Gary Harfitt clarified that the language was not banned and emphasized that language is integral to one's heritage. The school expressed deep regret for the distress caused and promised to ensure students are free to recount their school days in their preferred language. The guideline document has been formally withdrawn, and consultations are underway with students, parents, and alumni to determine any future guidance.
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