Wendy Xiuwen Chen
UX designer at BBC, based in London, UK
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Living in China, where traditional Confucianism influences social rituals, as a native, I can still feel the constraints caused by this ideology, especially with regard to the emotions of acknowledging and presenting oneself. Under such an influence, psychological burdens and pressure are increased. Even in the crucial moments of parting from loved ones, many people are still unable to express their true feelings; they do not know how to deal with their sadness or face the reality of loss.
In my project, Family Farewell Emotions, I aim to use the context of the family to initiate intra-family dialogues, inviting the audience to reflect on Confucianism's role in their own lives, which is rarely questioned. By interviewing people who have lived in the Chaoshan region of southern China for a long time, a picture of the intergenerational communication patterns between families in this area can be gradually constructed.