Spreading Positivity Through Music as a Form of Compassionate Care
Spreading Positivity Through Music as a Form of Compassionate Care
Facing the loss of his loved one, Wan Long Kin, Kelvin finds the power of music in soothing people who are facing death because of sickness.
Realizing there is no current music-related programme for end-of-life comfort and compassionate care, Wan, the former Acting Council Chairperson of the Cultural Association of HKU, came up with the idea of spreading positivity to the sick and the elderly through music concerts.
“As a musician, I truly know that music has the power to soothe people,” said Wan, a fifth-year Civil Engineering student who is also minoring in music.
Last year, with the support of the Yang Tuck Ming and Wong Fung Ying Service Learning Fund from HKU, Wan led the members from the Cultural Association and created a project called “Music Outreach in Care Homes and Hospitals”. As the project coordinator, Wan gathered the HKU musicians and reached out to seek collaboration opportunities.