Giveaway: Free tickets to India by the Bay literary discussion for Young Post readers!
Celebrate Diwali and Indian culture with three acclaimed authors, including the writer of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
The Words on Water literary discussion will feature talks with three acclaimed writers. Photo: HandoutHappy Diwali! On one of the biggest and most important holidays for the Indian community, Young Post is excited to offer a limited number of free admission tickets for the upcoming Words on Water literary discussions, presented by India by the Bay in collaboration with the Hong Kong International Literary Festival.
Three sessions will feature three different internationally acclaimed authors. In conversation with Jim Hildebrandt, the bestselling author of Slumdog Millionaire and former diplomat Vikas Swarup will discuss his writing journey and the influences behind his latest novel, The Girl with the Seven Lives.
Writer, broadcaster, and researcher Aarathi Prasad will talk about her book, Silk: A History in Three Metamorphoses, with the SCMP’s Zuraidah Ibrahim.
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Finally, author and historian John Zubrzycki will examine his book Dethroned: The Downfall of India’s Princely States and share the dramatic true story about the betrayal of hundreds of Indian princely states by the departing British and the new Congress government in a session moderated by Fionnuala McHugh.
These tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can even bring your friends and family!
To request your tickets, email [email protected]. Be sure to write “Words on Water Ticket” in the subject line. Remember to include the names of all attendees and your school in the email. The deadline to request tickets is Thursday, November 7; you’ll receive a confirmation by email once you get your ticket.
Words on Water (in collaboration with the Hong Kong International Literary Festival):
Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: Miller Theater, Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Rd, Admiralty
India by the Bay is Hong Kong’s only annual, week-long celebration of Indian arts, culture, and heritage. This year, the festival returns for its 9th edition from November 8 to 12. Learn more about the programme here!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Get your tickets today!