Hong Kong volunteers rise to occasion at Asian Games

At the center, 27 volunteers from Hong Kong, who didn't know one another before arriving in Hangzhou, were each assigned different tasks. Ho made efforts to unite them together.

She brought badges from Hong Kong to share with the mainland volunteers. As they were particularly interested in the Hong Kong police due to the force's portrayal in TV dramas, she patiently answered their questions about her work.

In her first few days in Hangzhou, Ho struggled to adapt to the climate, slept badly, and always needed to shout to make herself heard in noisy conditions. As a result, her voice became hoarse, and one day she had difficulty speaking.

Her friends were quick to offer her all the medicine they had, and some even ordered takeout food for Ho.

In the afternoon on National Day, when no competitions were scheduled, the organizing committee arranged a celebratory party for the volunteers, during which they were invited to perform on stage. Some danced, some sang, and others recited poetry.

The Hong Kong rock band Beyond was the inspiration for Ho's songs, and her solo act was quickly joined by her friends. Together, they waved their hands in time to the music.

"I felt that we were a big family at that time," Ho said.