Friends Across Distances: An Exhibition on Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Soong

Organized by the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, this exhibition explores the 40-year literary bond between Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Soong through rare manuscripts, correspondence, and artifacts, featuring a multimedia recreation of the Soong family living room.
When

21 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 09:00 - 22:00

Location

Modern Chinese Literature Exhibition Hall, Ho Hung Sun Library, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Kowloon Kowloon City Kowloon City

HKMU Main Campus, 30 Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

  • Eileen Chang · Writer
  • Stephen Soong · Literary Critic
  • Mae Soong · Translator

Overview

Hong Kong Metropolitan University presents the exhibition "Friends Across Distances: An Exhibition on Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Soong." This exhibition is more than a literary retrospective; it is a tribute to the profound bond spanning over four decades between these three literary icons. The exhibition delves into the pivotal roles of Stephen Soong and Mae Soong as Eileen Chang's literary confidants, inviting the public to rediscover their remarkable contributions to Chinese literature and Hong Kong cinema.

Highlights

  • Rare Archives: View a collection of rare manuscripts, private correspondence, and personal artifacts that highlight the communication and resonance between the trio across time and space.
  • Immersive Experience: Through the use of new media art and dynamic projections, the exhibition recreates the "Soong Family Living Room," allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the atmosphere of their literary exchanges.
  • Intersection of Art and Academia: Beyond a historical record, this exhibition offers an interdisciplinary dialogue, exploring how this legendary friendship continues to inspire contemporary culture.

Visit Information

The exhibition is open to the public for free. Visitors are encouraged to book guided tours for individuals or groups via the Hong Kong Metropolitan University's Modern Chinese Literature Exhibition Hall website.

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