From Saas-Fee to Hong Kong: Expanding the Arts, Health and Society Division with Dr. Lai, Ka Kit (KK)

"Friendship Forever": The Global Community with Dr. Lai, Ka Kit (KK)In the sixth episode of our 30th-anniversary series, we are joined by Dr. Lai, Ka Kit—affectionately known as KK—a faculty member teaching philosophy in the PhD program at the Arts, Health and Society Division at The European Graduate School (EGS).Traveling all the way from Hong Kong, KK reflects on his journey from being a student many years ago to becoming an integral part of the teaching faculty.In this touching episode, listeners will explore:The inspiring story of establishing the very first EGS-affiliated local provider in Asia, bringing Expressive Arts Therapy to Hong Kong over a decade ago when the field was still unknown there.A memorable meeting with the late Paolo Knill, matching in orange sweaters, which sparked the courage to start this new institution without any guarantees of success.Reflecting on Paolo’s reminder that the division's approach is not a "cult" but a mainstream movement aimed at helping people release their creative freedom and exercise their aesthetics.A humorous and deeply personal memory of Paolo signing a book (Minstrel of the Soul) with the words "Friendship forever," illustrating the welcoming, deeply connected global community of the Arts, Health and Society Division.Join us for this beautiful reflection on how the philosophy of the division bridges continents and creates lifelong bonds across more than 20 countries.