On the occasion of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Library of Hong Kong would like to invite lovers of the Italian language for a lecture with the renowned writer Melania Mazzucco. Ms Mazzucco will talk about her book "Lei così amata / She so beloved" and the adventurous life of Swiss writer, journalist and photographer Annemarie Schwarzenbach. Ms Mazzucco will then take the audience on a journey through her books and the stories of extraordinary women who shaped the lives of many people.
PROGRAM:
6:00 pm Doors open
6:30 pm Welcome remarks
6:35 pm Talk with Melania Mazzucco, moderated by the Italian Library
7:30 pm Cocktail reception
VENUE: House Studio, at Soho House Hong Kong, 1/F, 33 Des Veoux Road West, Sheung Wan
As our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our community, health precautions and social distancing measures will be observed. Physical attendees will be required to have at least Three(3) doses of vaccination and scan the venue QR code on the LeaveHomeSafe App. Starting from 28 August, a photo proof of a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result obtained within 24 hours prior to the event must be shown before entering the venue. Kindly present a photo proof of the negative RAT test with your full name, date & time of the test (written on the test kit) at the door on the event day
