Esha, a Pakistani born and raised in Hong Kong, is navigating the “preconceived notions” of others. She has experienced the sting of alienation caused by linguistic assumptions, but she was also empowered by a teacher who saw her potential and “taught to her needs”. By choosing to speak Cantonese, Esha is proactively tearing down cultural barriers. Her journey proves that true inclusion is a two-way street: it requires the courage of ethnic minorities to step forward and the open-mindedness of the public to welcome them.