【Alumni Interest Clubs】Reading the Future, Preserving Hakka Heritage: Meet the Author — Chen Qiufan x Hakka Cultural Experience

The Alumni Reading Club and Alumni Culture and Heritage Tours Club warmly invite you to embark on a fascinating journey that bridges AI-driven visions of the future with the rich legacy of Hakka cultural heritage.

As artificial intelligence reshapes our future, cultural heritage helps us reflect on where we come from. This October, we have specially curated three inspiring activities that will take alumni from the future imagined through science fiction, to the rich heritage of the Hakka community in the Greater Bay Area, and further into a hands-on exploration of an intangible cultural heritage, experiencing the timeless appeal of traditional craftsmanship.

(A) Meet the Author — Chen Qiufan

Renowned Chinese science fiction writer Chen Qiufan will share the inspiration behind the bestselling AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future, exploring how artificial intelligence may influence social development and shape the world of tomorrow. The event will include an author talk, Q&A session and book signing.

• Date: 14 October 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 14:30 – 15:30
• Venue: The Forum, 6/F, Pao Yue-kong Library, PolyU / Online via Zoom
• Language: English
• Registration: In person | Online 

(B) "Zhongxin Lantern" Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop and Greater Bay Area Hakka Cultural Exhibition

Create your own Zhongxin Lantern, a nationally recognised item of intangible cultural heritage. Participants will have the opportunity to experience lantern painting, lantern couplet calligraphy and lantern assembly, while gaining a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship and cultural significance embedded in Hakka folk traditions.

• Date: 14 October 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 16:00 – 17:30
• Venue: Room BC202, PolyU
• Language: Putonghua

Discover the history, cultural heritage and notable figures of the Hakka community in the Greater Bay Area. Through this exhibition, participants will gain insights into how Hakka values and traditions have contributed to regional development and continue to exert a lasting influence on contemporary society.

• Exhibition Opening Hours: 09:00 – 19:00
• Venue: Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub, PolyU

Registration for the workshop and exhibition: please click here

*Exclusive Privilege for Alumni*

Alumni who join the workshop will receive a special gift. 

The above activities are free of charge. Seats are limited, register now! Whether you are interested in technological innovation, literary creativity, cultural history, or traditional craftsmanship, this unique cultural journey promises something for everyone. We look forward to exploring the future, heritage and creativity with you.