Generally speaking, everybody would be welcome of being awarded, as a kind of recognition of what you have done. However, it would sometimes be a bit embarrassed, if people are endowed some of the awards, regarding its dubious reputation or nature.
The Bauhinia Medal is one of the sorts. This year, the three Grand Bauhinia Medallists (GBM) are Henry Tang, Joseph Yam and Harilela. Touted to be the most prestigious award to be earned by Hong Kongers, the awardees should be over the moon. Wait a minute, if the three of them would wonder, for a while, that who would be in the same league among them, they would find . . . 曾憲梓 . Gasp, swallow a mouth of saliva and, smile. So, a big question mark for them to put the new title in the name card.
Fred Li of the Democratic Party is awarded the lower-tier Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS). Being a member of the minority in the Legislature, it would not be uncommon to be recognized in an open society, like UK. But, in the Chinese society, the effect could be much dramatic. Comrades would think of the possibility of betrayal from Mr Li. Would he becomes, or long ago has been, the undercover of the government? It may trigger some suspicion among the easily jealous red-eyes.
So, brave enough to reject it?
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