Made in China Festival Day

What is modern Chinese literature? How does it relate to Chinese tradition and to Western literature? Talk with translator Mark Leenhouts and Jan Dertaelen on Chinese Literature and the novel 'Notes on Principles (Wuxu Biji 务虚笔记) by Shi Tiesheng 史铁生.

A selection of Chinese short films will be screened between 13:00 and 14:00 in the big hall and continuously in the attic all day long. More info about the films soon!

Talks on culture and architecture by Mieke Matthyssen and Martijn de Geus, followed by a roundtable and Q&A with host-journalists Veerle De Vos and Tom Van de Weghe with guests cultural antropologist Ching Lin Pang, Belgian architect Frederiek Ampe, dr. Mieke Matthyssen (UGent) and dr. Martijn de Geus (Tsinghua Univ).

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable 360° experience that feels like more than just a visit to China—it feels completely real. Visit the absurd city where people actually live among The Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal. Don’t miss it!

Literature corner by Boekhandel Walry with an extensive selection of books about China in Dutch and English.

Video with recitals by poets Ling Yu (Taiwan), Wang Jiaxin (PRC), Zheng Xiaoqiong (PRC) and others annotated by translator Silvia Marijnissen.

Enjoy authentic homemade Chinese noodles from Chopstix Noodle Bar for lunch or afternoon snack!