Volunteer 'Pals' bridge cultures and share Hong Kong's hidden stories

HONG KONG — When he takes off his suit after a long day as a financial professional, Hong Kong resident Marco Kwok happily embraces another identity: host to visitors from around the world.

A volunteer in the Hong Kong Pals, a program organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Kwok takes joy in sharing his city's hidden gems with visitors.

"As a cultural ambassador, I not only give visitors the information they need, but also learn from their cultural backgrounds and share this valuable experience with my friends and family in Hong Kong. It's a form of mutual enrichment," he says.