37 36 DIET-SPECIFIC INFORMATION Being able to adhere to diet-specific preferences or needs is an important part of staying physically and mentally well when you are living in a new environment. While it may take some time for you to adjust to what is available for your dietary needs in Hong Kong, it is possible as long as you give it a little effort and are open to a little bit of compromise. Halal-certified food Halal certification is granted through the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong. List of the certified restaurants published by the Hong Kong Tourism Board: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/muslim-travel/halal-andvegetarian-food.html STAYING WELL The below places of worship are the closest locations to HKUST for the respective faiths: Faith Place of Worship Website Buddhism Chi Lin Nunnery http://www.chilin.org Catholicism St. Vincent’s Church https://catholic.org.hk/en/ Christianity Clearwater Bay International Baptist Church http://www.cbibc.org Hinduism Happy Valley Hindu Temple http://www. hinduassociationhk.com Islam Kowloon Mosque (Masjid) and Islamic Centre http://www.islam.org.hk Judaism Ohel Leah Synagogue https://www.ohelleah.org Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism Wong Tai Sin Temple http://www.siksikyuen.org.hk Kosher The Va’ad Hakashrut of Hong Kong (VHHK) supervises the strict kashrut of the Jewish Community Center, including the restaurant and the Koshermart. Jewish Community Centre, Hong Kong http://www.jcc.org.hk FOOD ALLERGIES/INTOLERANCE The best way to avoid an allergic reaction to a certain food is to avoid it. Ask the food provider about the ingredients used to make the dish, review the ingredient labels on packaged foods, or eat only what you prepare yourself. If your food allergies or intolerance can lead to life-threatening symptoms, we advise you to be vigilant when eating out, as the possibilities of cross contamination in food preparation facilities can sometimes be unavoidable. In addition, you should be aware that different countries have different food labeling laws, which may require products to list only the major items or not require them to list any ingredients at all. When traveling to a place where you are unfamiliar with the local language, you should carry a card with you that describes your food allergy/ intolerance and its resultant symptoms. This card should be in the local language, so that it can be shown to eateries to clearly communicate the details and severity of your allergy/intolerance.
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