Jamaican Monique Lai in Hong Kong

In this episode of Jamaicans to the World, Xavier Murphy speaks with Monique Lai, a Jamaican creative currently living in Hong Kong. Monique shares her incredible story of growing up between Montego Bay and Asia, her mixed Jamaican-Chinese heritage, her journey into photography and filmmaking, and what it’s like living, working, and thriving as a Jamaican in Hong Kong. From childhood summers in China to representing Jamaica through her art, Monique’s story is a beautiful example of what it means to carry Jamaican culture wherever you go.

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