Mirrors and Echoes: The Reality Behind Perception | Olivia Shen | TEDxGCGS Youth

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Under the watchful gaze of society, individuals often polish a flawless "mirror" to present to the world, leaving our true selves buried within imperfect echoes. Journeying across time and space – from the melancholic cadence of Nanyin blind storytelling ballads to the unrestrained release of karaoke nights – this talk examines how embracing the power of our "masks" allows us to rediscover authentic human resonance beneath the surface of external perception. Olivia Shen is a cultural researcher and community organiser dedicated to social inclusion. As the lead of accessibility initiatives for visually and hearing-challenged communities, she works to build practical bridges of empathy and communication. Olivia's research focuses on the intersection of identity and performance, specifically hothrough the academic study of Naamyam – an ancient Cantonese narrative singing tradition historically performed by blind storytellers. By investigating how these historical performers used character

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