An Immersive Journey Into Collaborative Storytelling

An immersive literary performance that lets the audience experience the genesis of the polyphonic novel 心照 - sam1 ziu3 – A demi mots, as eight authors from Switzerland and Hong Kong come together to create a single story set in a laundromat. Two narrators will share the collaborative writing process, while six authors read extracts in English, French, and Cantonese. The audience will participate by selecting elements that guide the readings. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic ambiance of the story with objects and sounds, creating a three-dimensional experience. Don't miss this captivating journey into the world of collaborative storytelling.

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AJAR is a literary collective that brings together 13 French-speaking authors from Switzerland and Canada. The collective, a non-profit association founded in 2012, practices collaborative writing and promotes a professional approach to literary production. AJAR creates performances (multi-voice dynamic readings, integrating music and video projection), publishes texts on various media, leads writing workshops, and sets up projects that aim to expand literature to other art forms.

ABOUT HKILF

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment, and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.

The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.