On 4 November 2026, the Centre for Teaching and Learning hosted the seventh session of the My Learning Story series, “A 3-Finger Journey to a Dream”, featuring Dr Connie Wong Oi-yan, a three-fingered pianist, music educator, and part-time lecturer in the Common Core Curriculum Office at HSUHK. During the talk, Dr Wong shared how her passion for music and determination helped her overcome challenges and pursue her dreams, shaping an amazing life journey through music.
Born with only three full fingers, Dr Wong recalled how her childhood love of the theme song from the cartoon Doraemon first inspired her to learn the piano. Inspired by her piano teacher, she learnt to adjust the notes to suit her hands and play the piano in her own unique way. During her studies in the United States, she described this period as a journey of self-discovery that enabled her to embrace who she truly was and rebuild her confidence. She later collaborated with her childhood orthopaedic doctor on medical research based on her own treatment experience, with the aim of giving back to society through the research. She concluded the sharing with these words: “A dream without purpose is self-fulfilment; a dream with purpose is an act of love,” encouraging students and young people to be brave, dream big and be true to themselves.
Dr Wong specially prepared live musical performances for the seminar, opening with A Wonderful Journey, her first original composition. Towards the end, she sang The Day I Embraced You while playing the piano, sharing through music and song her heartfelt reflections on her journey of pursuing her dreams.
In appreciation of Dr Wong’s wonderful sharing, Dr Ben Cheng, Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, presented her with a My Learning Story piano music box playing the Doraemon theme song that first inspired her musical journey.
More photos are available in the My Learning Story (The 7th Talk) Photo Album.
Dr Ben Cheng (left) interviewed Dr Connie Wong about her inspiring life journey and enduring passion for music.
Dr Connie Wong opens the seminar with A Wonderful Journey, her first original composition.
Dr Connie Wong shares how her passion for music has inspired a journey of dreams and self-discovery.
Dr Ben Cheng presents Dr Connie Wong with a My Learning Story piano music box as a token of appreciation.