Name: PERFORMANCE | Poetry Performances: Future Expressions
Start: 2025-03-06T19:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-03-06T22:00:00+08:00
Location: Social Room

PERFORMANCE | Poetry Performances: Future Expressions

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a not-for-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website atwww.festival.org.hk

Hong Kong International Literary Festival

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Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2025

Find the HKILF 2025 Brochure and timetable here: https://bit.ly/4gVCgrl
This year every ticket purchase includes an exclusive perk: the complimentary 'LitFest Guide to HK' by Zolima CityMag!

<h1>Poetry Performances: Future Expressions</h1>Speaker(s): Peel Street PoetryModerator: Henrik Hoeg Event DetailsDate: 6 March (Thursday)Time: 7:00pm-10:00pmVenue: Social RoomPrice: FreeLanguage: EnglishFormat: PerformanceCategory: Poetry Biography:Peel Street Poetry is a poetry collective that is now in its 20th year. In addition to regular open mics it runs special themed events, book launches, and other grassroots artistic collaborations. Open mics are open to all comers and we’re always trying to grow the spoken word scene in Hong Kong. Description:Peel Street Poetry is teaming up with HKILF to launch the 5th edition of their zine series, Tentacle Poetry. The zine—with the theme "Future Expressions"—features poetry from members of the group as well as submissions from the HKILF team. Additionally, it will include poems from the finalists of our 19th Anniversary Slam event, which took place at the end of last year. Expect to witness exceptional performances of the poems included in the zine, as well as an open mic section where you can take the mic yourself or simply sit back and experience Hong Kong's most captivating poets doing their thing. In collaboration with Peel Street Poets.

Don’t miss our special offer: Buy 3, Get 1 Complimentary!Purchase 3 tickets to any events under HKILF 2025 and claim a complimentary seat at one of these exciting talks:•⁠ ⁠4th March (Tue): Asako Yuzuki at Central Library (6:30-8pm)•⁠ ⁠5th March (Wed): Steven Schwankert at Central Library (6:45-8pm) To redeem your complimentary seat, email us at info@festival.org.hk with:•⁠ ⁠Your 3 ticket order numbers•⁠ ⁠The event you’d like to attendHurry! Offer valid for a limited time! Please note that:*We are unable to process refunds, please consider your ticket purchase a donation to the festival.*Photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities, which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including dissemination through printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement. <h3>Become a<a href="https://www.festival.org.hk/support/donation/" title="https://www.festival.org.hk/support/donation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Patron Supporter</a> to gain exclusive access to HKILF events. All donations are tax deductible.</h3>ABOUT HKILFThe Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a registered charity non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. To find more, please visit our official website:<a href="https://www.festival.org.hk/" title="https://www.festival.org.hk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.festival.org.hk" title="https://www.festival.org.hk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.festival.org.hk</a>.

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