Hong Kong Central Library | Hok Hoi Lectures on Violent and Nonviolent Language: Exploring Communication Wisdom from Pre-Qin Philosophers

Description

Speaker:Dr. NG Ting-yan

Organiser:

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hok Hoi Library;

In association with United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Remarks:

• The lecture will be conducted in Cantonese. Admission is free. Interested parties may reserve seats via this webpage from 9:00 a.m., 20.2.2026 (Friday) onwards. Limited seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

• Participants should be seated 15 minutes before the lecture commences.

• Lecture quota and admission arrangements will be updated from time to time. Please note the latest announcements made by the HKPL and follow the instructions of venue staff.

• The lecture may be recorded in video and/or audio format for review.

• If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the lecture commences, the lecture will be cancelled.