1. Lecture Title

Migration and Companion Animals: Hong Kong Families Who Migrated to the UK after 2019

2. Introduction

In Hong Kong, approximately 9.4 out of every 100 households keep cats or dogs. What happened to these companion animals amid the wave of migration that began in 2019? From a cultural anthropological perspective, this lecture draws on in-depth interviews to explore the processes of migration undertaken by both people and their companion animals, as well as the broader social implications of these journeys.

3. Date & Time

October 12, 2026 (Monday), 11:10–11:40 a.m.

4. Venue

Conference Room 225, Education Building, National Tsing Hua University

5. Speakers

Moderator: Ng, Chon-Ip, Director, General Education Center and Institute of Philosophy, National Tsing Hua University

Speaker: LAI, Francisca Yuen-Ki, Associate Professor, General Education Center and Institute of Anthropology, National Tsing Hua University

6. Registration

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/qGzWfcXjDrDbhFiD7