Angela Sim

Angela Sim

Brisbane, Australia
SCMP Contributor
Angela Sim is a cultural researcher and the creator of Hakka Moi. She documents the intersection of ritual and craftsmanship, focusing on the "slow crafts" of Asian heritage. Through rhythmic storytelling and visual documentation, she highlights the labor-intensive processes and the human stories behind traditional artifacts to ensure their survival in the modern consciousness. Angela earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Japanese Art History.
Angela Sim is a cultural researcher and the creator of Hakka Moi. She documents the intersection of ritual and craftsmanship, focusing on the "slow crafts" of Asian heritage. Through rhythmic storytelling and visual documentation, she highlights the labor-intensive processes and the human stories behind traditional artifacts to ensure their survival in the modern consciousness. Angela earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Japanese Art History.
Areas of Expertise:
Heritage and Culture Reporting, Multimedia Journalism, Community Engagement
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Hakka, Japanese, Mandarin

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