Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Winners 2020 | Page 20
Winning Entries
Fiction – Group 7
WINNER
Macau
Korean International Springboard, Mak, Arthur – 18
I travelled to Macau in a shortcut. How did I get to Macau? I simply got there by a bridge
which led me there. Why did I want to travel to Macau? I went to see my old childhood
friend, Rune, who left Hong Kong to study and live in Macau. Even though we both
separated, we didn’t forget each other. I told Rune how much I missed him. We were both
happy to see each other and talked about how well we are getting on in our studies.
We went to look around Macau. It is smaller than Hong Kong but there are many tall
buildings. Rune looked up at the sky longingly and said he wished he could travel around the
world because Macau is so small. And then he was shocked that I had been so quiet. It was
because I didn’t want to interrupt his mood. But I told him that I knew how he felt because
Hong Kong is also full of tall buildings, busy traffic, crowded places.
The Greater Bay Area will have several world class airports and they will need a lot
of pilots to fly all the planes. I told him if he really wanted to fly, then he should train as a
pilot. That way he would be able to fly every day and also earn a salary that will give him a
good and secure life. Rune thought this was a great idea. “That makes me free already!” he
exclaimed. “What do you plan to do with your life?” “I am going to continue studying art
because it is my passion.” I told him. “Ok, how can the Greater Bay Area help artists?” he
asked, doubtfully.
“The Greater Bay Area will need artists to help promote the area. There are many
publishing houses and magazines that I can work for. They are always hiring people.” “This is
how I will earn my living.” I told him. In fact, because Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong
which make up the Greater Bay Area are so busy there will be plenty of opportunities
for everyone who is lucky enough to live here.” “Sounds great!” said Rune. “Thanks for
explaining how the Greater Bay Area will help us.” “You’re welcome!” I told him. As I sailed
back to Hong Kong that night, I got a Whatsapp from Rune. It was a picture of a jet plane
and a clear blue sky.
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