Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : The Past and Future of Science Fiction Literature: Mythical Creatures, Animals, Machines, and Artificial Intelligence - Empathy and Imagination Between Humans and Animals
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Date & Time:
11 April 2026 (Saturday)
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue:
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Speaker:
Dr. NG Chak-kwan, Charlie
Dr. CHAU Man-lut
Organiser:
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Remarks:
• Conducted in Cantonese.
• Free admission on first come, first served basis.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before commencement of the talk.
• If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the talk commences, the talk will be cancelled.
• Free admission on first come, first served basis.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before commencement of the talk.
• If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the talk commences, the talk will be cancelled.
Enquiry:
2921 0286 (Extension Activities Unit, Hong Kong Public Libraries)
Monday - Friday (Except Public Holidays) : 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (Except Public Holidays) : 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
| Topic 1: | Animal Imagery and Ecospirituality in Chinese Religious Literature |
| Speaker : | Dr. NG Chak-kwan, Charlie |
| Topic 2: | The Future of Empathy Between Humans and Animals: Animal Writing in Chinese Science Fiction |
| Speaker : | Dr. CHAU Man-lut |
