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5,000 free tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland will be given away to domestic helpers this year

It’s nice to see our silent heroes being looked after

Catharina Cheung
Celia Lee
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It’s no exaggeration to say that foreign domestic helpers (FDWs) form the backbone of Hong Kong’s society. We were able to build our small city into the global hub that it is today thanks in no small part to the helpers who take over running our households so citizens can focus on accomplishing big things. To recognise and show gratitude for their contributions to local families, various local charities have launched FDWs-exclusive offers in recent years, such as the Li Ka Shing Foundation. Following a successful campaign last year, the foundation will run another giveaway of Disneyland tickets catering to domestic workers that covers everything from transport to in-park meals and activities. 

The Li Ka Shing Foundation announced the giveaway on February 10, citing an expansion of the campaign scale and offerings compared to 2025. The number of tickets offered this year will also increase from 4,000 to 5,000. Meanwhile, for the first time, eligible FWDs who can apply for these tickets will include nationals from Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Thailand in addition to last year’s Filipino-only cohort. 

Participating FWDs can use their ticket on March 29 or April 12. Each admission ticket will come with a loaded Octopus card to facilitate travel to and from the park plus in-park meal vouchers for two full meals and a snack. This “heartfelt gesture of gratitude” makes us smile.

To effectively distribute tickets to FWDs across Hong Kong, the foundation has partnered with three local NGOs to facilitate the giveaway. Helpers who wish to participate in the campaign can visit the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union, Bethune House, or Christian Action to apply for a free day out at Disneyland.

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