A group of French writers (Éric Faye, Marie Nimier, Véronique Ovaldé, Pia Petersen, and Olivier Rolin) will embark on a literary and human adventure on the Yangtze River .

From their arrival in Beijing, at each step of the journey they will get a feel for the local literary scene and will have the chance to meet writers, poets and artists. This exceptional event is organised in partnership with the National association for writers in China.

BEIJING

20 May 18:30 - 21:00 Beijing, Four Seasons Hotel/北京四季酒店

CHONGQING

23 May Chongqing, Chongqing - 重庆 Talk with writers from Chongqing Writers’ Association

WUHAN

from 24 May to 27 May Wuhan, Wuhan/武汉 Yangtze Cruise from Chongqing to Wuhan 28 May Wuhan, Wuhan/武汉 Talk with writers from Hubei Writers’ Association

SHANGHAI

30 May Shanghai, Shanghai Talk with writers from Shanghai Writers’ Association