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Hong Kong Future Diaspora Online Roundtable 3rd Nov 7pm

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On Thursday 3rd Nov I'll be joining a conversation about diaspora and Hong Kongness as part of my exhibition, Hong Kong Future Diaspora at Bloc Projects.

Thu 3 Nov⁠ 7-8.30pm⁠ [GMT]
Free but booking required⁠.
Book tickets here.

At a tumultuous time for the city we'll be exploring:⁠
What does one leave behind in making a new life elsewhere?⁠
How does one face up to the sense of irresolution? ⁠


Speakers include project collaborators:
Martial arts scholar, Wayne Wong
Somatic & dance practitioner, Jan-Ming Lee
Artist, Clara Cheung

Hosted by exhibition curator and collaborator Sunshine Wong

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