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- Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
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Literary Activities
Writing Workshops for Novices in 2026 : Novels
| Date & Time: | 5, 12, 19 September ; 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 October 2026 (Saturday) 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. [Application deadline : 4 August 2026] |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To promote literary creation and cultivate an interest in Chinese creative writing among the public. |
Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - What is Happiness?
| Date & Time: | 30 August 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | What is happiness? Can it be pursued? How can it be attained? In an era of constant overstimulation, how can we regain inner peace and achieve true happiness? The speaker will share stories of happiness based on psychological theories and his personal experience. |
Writing Workshops for Novices in 2026 : Poetry
| Date & Time: | 4, 11, 18, 25 July ; 1, 8, 15, 22 August 2026 (Saturday) 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. [Application deadline : 2 June 2026] |
| Venue: | Lai Chi Kok Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To promote literary creation and cultivate an interest in Chinese creative writing among the public. |
Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Blissful Moments in Sports Fiction
| Date & Time: | 1 August 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tuen Mun Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Is winning truly the greatest joy in sports? How does sports fiction highlight the values that go beyond mere victory? |
The Poetic Artistry of Li Bai
Hok Hoi Lectures on Chinese Wisdom and Life Pursuits /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date & Time: | 2026/08/01 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Finding Small Joys in Life through Small Artworks
| Date & Time: | 26 July 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Growing up in a public housing estate during the 1980s, the speaker will share her childhood memories and the inspirations behind her works, taking us on a journey back to the simple and heartfelt joys of the old days. |
Interflow 2026: From “The Peach Blossom Fan” to “A Love Poem Stained with Blood”
| Date & Time: | 12 July 2026 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | For details, please refer to the Chinese version. The activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. |
Short Fiction Reading
| Date & Time: | 7 July 2026 (Tuesday) 3p.m. - 5p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1, G/F.) |
Prose Reading
| Date & Time: | 6 July 2026 (Monday) 3p.m. - 5p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1, G/F.) |
What is "Li" (Ritual)?
Hok Hoi Lectures on Chinese Wisdom and Life Pursuits /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date & Time: | 2026/07/04 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
