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Meet Tong Iok, a 20-something Macao resident who’s redefining the hustle with her dual life: By day, she crunches numbers in finance. By night? She’s a Hanfu designer and cultural ambassador, stitching together China’s past and present.
This self-described 'slashie' (a term for multi-career millennials) isn’t just clocking in and out—Tong chairs the Macao Youth International Art and Culture Association, where she recently rallied Greater Bay Area artisans to craft heritage-inspired brooches. 'It’s about creating bridges through traditions,' she says, blending silk threads and spreadsheets with equal passion.
Why does it matter? As global youth lean into hybrid identities, Tong’s story mirrors a generation balancing modernity and heritage. From boardrooms to embroidery workshops, her journey proves culture isn’t confined to museums—it’s alive in the hands of those who dare to reinvent it.
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By day, she crunches numbers in finance. By night? She’s a Hanfu designer and cultural ambassador, stitching together China’s past and present.
'It’s about creating bridges through traditions,' she says, blending silk threads and spreadsheets with equal passion.
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