HKILF 2021

HKILF turned 21 with “The Rebound Edition,” which highlighted themes of resilience, recovery, wellness and mental health. We wanted to celebrate the ways people were surviving and thriving in difficult times, whilst also acknowledging the challenges and the toll they have taken. Of 75 events on offer, over 50 could be attended in person and more than half could be viewed online. We approached the Rebound theme from different angles, from formats including wine tasting and walking tours to poetry and online events showcasing Asian fiction featuring headline authors such as the New York Times bestselling novelist Amor Towles and 2021 Booker Prize winner Damon Galgut, and also voices of the future from our own schools’ poetry contest.