From 18-24 July 2018, come to the French Pavilion at Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, for a series of public seminars, conferences and workshops at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre!
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau is inviting distinguished French writer Chantal Thomas for the Hong Kong Book Fair 2018 for a public seminar.
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Book reading by the EU Consuls General
Organised by the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao
18 July 2018 (Wed), from 16:30
Hall 1A Stage
"Romance/ Appreciation Journey to France" by Atout France
Atout France, the French government’s only tourism body, promote France as a destination for business and leisure. Will share the experience of the romantic & appreciation journey as well as the diversify offer of the "destination France" during Hong Kong Book Fair.
18 July 2018 (Wed), 18:00 - 19:00
Presentation Stage, Hall 1A Entrance
"Speak-dating" workshop by Alliance Française de Hong Kong
Hosted by Alliance Française de Hong Kong, this workshop gives an opportunity to those who would love to have a taste of learning French or speaking French with a native speaker in a speedy but fruitful manner. Let’s talk in français!
19 July 2018 (Thurs), 16:00 - 17:00
Presentation Stage, Hall 1A Entrance
Chantal Thomas Public Seminar : "The Power of Women in 18th Century"
Chantal Thomas is a novelist, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, historian and member of the Prix Femina Jury: after writing her thesis under the guidance of Roland Barthes, she has taught in several American universities and is currently the Director of Research at the French National Centre for Scientific Research.
20 July 2018 (Fri), 18:00 - 19:30
Room S222-223, 2/F
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"Architecture in France" Book Release by Prof. Louis Lor
Prof. Louis Lor will be introducing in his new book the French experiences on the evolution of architectural ideas through his book. Influences to the contemporary architectural landscape worldwide from the French architectural transformation are amusingly presented to readers.
21 July 2018 (Sat), 17:30 - 18:15
Hall 3F-G
A series of video broadcasting on French literature and savoir-faire supported by Tv5monde Asie Pacifique will also be shown at the booth.
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