4th International Conference on Travel Writings in Chinese

 The 4^th International Conference on Travel Writings in Chinese” was jointly organized by United College, Ming Pao Monthly and Macao Foundation, the theme of which was ‘Cultural and Eco Tour’.

An opening ceremony was held at Cho Yiu Hall, CUHK.  Officiating guests included Ms. Florence Hui, Under-secretary for Home Affairs; Mr Liu Han-qi, Deputy Director General of the Publicity, Culture and Sports Department, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor, CUHK; Dr. Wilfred Wong, Chairman of Hong Kong Arts Development Council; Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong Hiew-king, Chairman of Media Chinese International Limited; Prof. Yu Qiu-yu, distinguished cultural scholar; Mr Poon Yiu-ming, Chief Editor of Ming Pao Monthly and other scholars.

Over a hundred and twenty prominent writers, professors and scholars worldwide presented their papers and contributed to this fruitful conference. After the discussion forums, participants headed to Macau to attend the closing ceremony, dinner and visits.