Creamfields Hong Kong 2023
Creamfields Hong Kong 2023
Sat, Apr 1, 12:00
Central HarbourFront 中環海濱活動空間 • Central, HKI
HK$1,471.14 - HK$2,001.09
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David Bellis | The Stories Behind Old Hong Kong Photos
Join author and historian David Bellis (Old Hong Kong Photos and The Tales They Tell) as he explores Hong Kong through his favourite photos.
By Hong Kong International Literary Festival Ltd
When and where
Date and time
Starts on Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:00 HKT
Location
1/F, Soho House Hong Kong 33 Des Voeux Road West Hong Kong, HKI Hong Kong
Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
Join author and historian David Bellis (Old Hong Kong Photos and The Tales They Tell) as he explores Hong Kong through his favourite photos dating from the 1880s through to the 1960s, specially enlarged for the big screen so that hidden details are revealed.
With David’s guidance, discover clues that identify when and where the photos were taken, who and what they show, and ultimately the stories of the people and events that make up Hong Kong's remarkable history. Includes a Q&A session and a sneak peek at David’s newest book in his series.
David is the creator of the beloved website Gwulo.
Writing about history was never the plan – David Bellis left school with a firm dislike of both English and History, studied Computer Science then worked as a Software Engineer. But in 1992 a move to Hong Kong meant having to find a new job in a hurry, and forced a switch from programming to sales. That lead to writing newsletters to keep customers updated, and as he found it was surprisingly satisfying, he also started writing a blog as a hobby.
A new baby caused the next upheaval. David quit the sales job to spend less time travelling, expanded the blog into a website, and narrowed its focus to Hong Kong’s history. He still wrote newsletters though, and found that sharing an old photo from his collection and inviting readers to explore its hidden details helped make the history easier to digest.
About the organiser
Organised by
Hong Kong International Literary Festival LtdHong Kong International Literary Festival Ltd.
The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF), founded in 2000, is an annual event held over ten days in autumn, featuring established and emerging writers from around the world in a programme that includes discussions, literary lunches and dinners, workshops, lectures, debates, book signings, and readings.
The stellar list of past HKILF authors includes literary luminaries such as Seamus Heaney, Louis de Bernières, Colm Tóibín, Jung Chang, and Yann Martel.
HKILF is organized and coordinated by Hong Kong International Literary Festival Limited, a non-profit, charitable literary arts organization which also manages the annual Young Readers Festival.
HKILF brings writers and book lovers together at events that allow them to share ideas.
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to attract not just the best authors and thinkers in Asia, but globally. The city that built itself on the exchange of goods, is now also the region’s focal point for the exchange of ideas.
Literature makes us think, it gives us new perspectives. HKILF starts conversations that build a better society.