Hong Kong Central Library | 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

Description

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

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.