The Gurkhas were stationed in Hong Kong as part of the British army before the handover. Photo: SCMP
The Gurkhas were stationed in Hong Kong as part of the British army before the handover. Photo: SCMP
Jason Wordie
Opinion

Opinion

Then & Now by Jason Wordie

How Hong Kong’s Gurkha soldiers found love – and a chance to choose – with Filipino domestic helpers

  • The Gurkhas were part of the British army in Hong Kong, and their marriages were traditionally meant to be arranged by their families
  • They started friendships and relationships with another group of migrant workers, Filipino domestic helpers, a choice that was impossible back in Nepal

The Gurkhas were stationed in Hong Kong as part of the British army before the handover. Photo: SCMP
The Gurkhas were stationed in Hong Kong as part of the British army before the handover. Photo: SCMP
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