Press Release
HKBU International Writers' Workshop Literary Festival gathers overseas writers and emphasises well-being
Tuesday, 08 Mar 2022
The International Writers' Workshop (IWW) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will host its annual Literary Festival from 14 to 17 March with the theme "Writing and Well-being". This year's Festival will feature six international Writers-in-Residence who will virtually participate in various activities with readers to explore how writing can foster personal growth, encourage mindfulness, and increase emotional well-being.
The six international Writers-in-Residence include two poets from the UK, namely Andy Brown and Colin Herd; Colombian journalist Catalina Lobo-Guerrero; Filipino fiction writer Glenn Diaz; Polish writer and filmmaker Marta Dzido; and Danish-Swedish writer and artist Matilde Søes Rasmussen. They will share their insights at different online events, such as the opening conversation, panel discussions, and writing workshops. Please refer to the appendix for a brief introduction to the writers.
All events will be conducted via Zoom, and they are free of charge. Further details of the Festival can be found on the webpage of the Faculty of Arts (https://artsbu.hkbu.edu.hk/page/detail/1254) or the Facebook page of IWW (http://facebook.com/hkbuiww). Those who are interested in joining can register online (https://hkbuhk.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ekRrbk02wX84T0W).
About IWW
Founded in 2004, IWW is one of the signature programmes of the Faculty of Arts at HKBU. IWW has hosted over 130 writers from more than 53 different countries, and it remains one of the few writers-in-residence programmes in Asia. A self-funded, non-profit initiative, IWW continues to be an important and historically significant programme promoting cultural and educational activities in Hong Kong, and it remains a long-standing part of HKBU's commitment to the literary arts. Please visit our website (http://iww.hkbu.edu.hk/) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hkbuiww) for details.
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