Hong Kong: Domestic Workers’ Secret Sunday Outings

They cook, they clean, they take care of the children. But one day a week, many of Hong Kong's 350,000 foreign domestic workers put on makeup, don their fanciest shoes, and head out the door. Where are they going? To the center of Hong Kong's commercial district, to spend the afternoon on street corners, under bridges, and in subway entrances. Once there, they rent cardboard mats, eat, play cards, give (and get) manicures, and enjoy each other’s company. They manage to pack a week’s worth of laughter and fun into a single afternoon. But there’s more to it than letting off a little steam. Many of these gathering are mobile, undercover restaurants serving Filipina foods. Why undercover? Because foreign workers are not legally allowed to make money on the side. The Hong Kong government has created a special police force to ensure that not a penny changes hands. Happily, the police can’t arrest anyone unless they see a cash transaction, and the women have gotten very good at slight of hand. So go have some fun with friendly, hardworking nannies, and buy yourself the best (and cheapest!) meal in Honk Kong! Just make sure there are not cops around when it’s time to pay the bill. Tune in for a new video every week from the far corners of our Human Planet!    / ourhumanplanet   Download our complete PBS documentary series on China: http://www.japanlandonline.com/ Subscribe to OUR HUMAN PLANET: https://bit.ly/2V4LsRa #Travel #Adventure #China LET’S CONNECT! • Say hi on FB:   / ourhumanplanetcom   Category: Travel