Celebrating Harmony Week

Harmony Week is a special time to recognise and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that make our community unique.

It’s about belonging and embracing the differences that strengthen us and the stories that connect us.

This year, we invited all staff to join Strictly Social in celebrating Harmony Week by bringing along a plate of food that reflects your heritage, a recipe you love, or simply a story that means something to you. It’s a wonderful chance to share, connect, and learn more about the diverse backgrounds that make our team so vibrant.

As an extra special treat, Ivy and Maxine gave a glimpse into Lo hei which is a Lunar New Year tradition popular in Singapore and Malaysia where people gather around a large platter of yusheng - a colourful salad of raw fish, shredded vegetables, sauces, and crispy toppings – and toss it together with chopsticks while calling out general well-wishes like “prosperity” or “good fortune” for the year ahead. The act of tossing, which is meant to “lift up” prosperity and luck, turns the meal into a joyful, slightly chaotic ritual where each ingredient symbolises something auspicious.  And the higher the toss, the better the fortune it’s believed to bring.

It was wonderful to come together to enjoy great company, and celebrate what makes each of us, and all of us, special.

Huge thank you to all of the talented cooks and to the Strictly Social Team.