A Talk on The Secret Resistance Fighters of Hong Kong

Why We Recommend it

Sharing war stories will be historian Geoffrey Ko, Tsui Yuet-ching, daughter of a Hong Kong Guerrilla fighter and author of The Hong Kong Independent Battalion, and the book’s translator Catherine Man.

Description

Ko, Tsui and Man will discuss key events of the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, and tell stories of uncommon bravery by individuals who were part of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.

Acts of heroism that will be described include protecting villagers, rescuing Hongkongers, and sabotaging Japanese military installations.

Details

When: 29 May 2018 - 29 May 2018 Where: TKP Conference Centre – 23/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21- 23 Des Voeux Road – Central