Inside Fortune’s Bazaar: The story of the People of Hong Kong with Vaudine England

Join us for "Inside Fortune’s Bazaar: The Story of the People of Hong Kong" with our special guest Vaudine England.

Enjoy a captivating talk as Vaudine England delves into Hong Kong’s complex history and its people—diverse, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan—who made this one-time fishing village into a world port city.  

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18th  
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM  
📍 Location: Bookazine Social, Tai Kwun, Central  
💵 Admission: $100 (includes a $100 Bookazine voucher)

The talk will be followed by a book signing.

About the Author:

Vaudine England was a journalist in Hong Kong and South East Asia for years, working for local newspapers, the BBC World Service, the Far Eastern Economic Review, Reuters, and others. In between trips to People Power in the Philippines and Suharto's Indonesia, however, she was already exploring the homes and archives of Hong Kong's old families and social networks.

In 1998, the Hong Kong University Press published her biography of Noel Croucher: The Quest of Noel Croucher, Hong Kong's Quiet Philanthropist. She has since helped write the history of the Chinese International School and of Hong Kong Land. She has researched and written the only history of The Hong Kong Club, a history of the family-owned Arnholds trading company (over more than 160 years in China), and the biography of Hari Harilela. She also now has a PhD in Asian history from Leiden University, the Netherlands, where she currently lives.

The jump from journalism to history-writing is not a big one, Vaudine argues, as she has brought an obsession with double-sourced facts from one discipline to the other. Throughout all this work, be it for a newspaper feature or a scholarly work, the fun is in seeking truth from facts and engaging with people to find their stories.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the vibrant culture of Hong Kong.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Terms & Conditions:

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1. Liability Disclaimer: The organizers take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants. However, they are not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage incurred during the event. By attending, you will waive any claims against the organizers, their staff, and venue owners.
2. Non-Refundable Tickets: All tickets purchased are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, options will be determined at the discretion of the event host, subject to availability.
3. Weather-Related Cancellations: If a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning is issued, the event may be rescheduled or cancelled based on feasibility. Refund policies for such cancellations will be communicated in due course.
4. Product Collection: If your ticket includes a book or any product, you must collect it within one month of the event date. Failure to do so will result in the product being voided.
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10. For tickets that include a Bookazine voucher, please note that these vouchers will be distributed at the event and cannot be redeemed in advance. Additionally, these vouchers can only be used in the Bookazine store specific to the event.
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