subject: Man Hong Kong Literary Festival- Embark On An Intellectual Journey [print this page] Hong Kong, the ideal destination for experiencing the exclusivity of the modern world and its vibrancy, has a lot more to offer as well. From its sea of majestic skyscrapers to its countless number of various attractions, the vibrant Asian city which has long been drawing many travellers from every corner of the world will be hosting one of Asias premier literary festivals, celebrating everything the written word has to offer. Every March this event is hosted here with the participation of writers from all over the world, who arrive in the city to discuss their work with the audience of writers and readers who turn up from across the Asia-Pacific.
Organized by the non-profit organization, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival Limited, this festival will be featuring the local and celebrated overseas authors with a ten-day programme of literary events which will include the worlds leading literary prize winners. Scheduled to take place from Tuesday 8th to Friday 18th March 2011, this festival boasts of having the participation of a stellar line-up of world-class authors from Ali to Zephaniah, catering to a banquet of literature for its audience. This highlight of the literary calendar in Asia focuses mainly on the English language authors, while dedicating a special session for schoolchildren as well, where they can meet and discuss the written word with their favourite authors.
More mainstream writers have been included in the festival this time around and a special feature called chick lit has been added for the first time. The mission of this festival which is reputed to be as brilliant as Hong Kong is exciting and as dynamic as the city is sophisticated, is celebrating English creative writing and emphasising writing with an Asian connection, featuring both emerging and established authors with the intention of uniting readers and authors, promoting the literary arts and fostering a love of literature.
For the accommodation and hospitality needs of the many participants of this popular intellectual event, Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong has been a major choice during the past years. This year this Hong Kong Island hotel awaits the newcomers to this event aspiring to provide the best service that a Hong Kong hotel can offer.
by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
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