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17 Sep 25 | 17:30 - 22:30 European Literature Night 2025

Based on the success from last year, European Literature Night (ELN) comes back this September with a stronger line-up of 13 European countries! The second edition of the ELN in Hong Kong will take place from 17:30 to 22:30 on 17th September (Wednesday). During this 5 hours, well-known Hong Kong personalities will read out excerpts (around 10 mins) of works by European writers in 13 different locations.

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BibToGo

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app.

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app. It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

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  • Online free learning resource

    Practice German For Free!

    At the Goethe-Institut , you learn German from professionals. At home or at anywhere else, you can continue practising German at your own pace, with our digital offers, for free! We have developed lots of free media for you to practise your German: from apps with learning materials, videos, podcasts and games to social media and community supports. No matter how well you already speak German and why you want to improve: the main thing is that you get started - and have fun doing it.

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  • Online Portal and Translation Programme

    Litrix.de - German Literature Online

    Litrix.de presents new publications from the German book market which are selected by a jury of critics on a regular basis. Information on these books is provided on our portal in the form of 1. book reviews by well-known literary critics, 2. sample passages, 3. details on authors and publishers, in German, English and the current special-focus language.

    Litrix.de

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Sat 09:30 – 18:30 (counter service: 13:00 - 18:00)

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2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
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Please find here videos with directions from Wan Chai MTR station and Exhibition Centre MTR station to the Goethe-Institut at the Hong Kong Arts Centre for wheelchair users.

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