Event Overview

In celebration of UNESCO's World Book Day on April 23rd, the Macao Science Center dedicates April as a "Popular Science Reading Month," hosting a series of activities and lectures to enhance public scientific literacy and foster reading habits.

This event, "Reading the Beauty of Sci-Fi," is a special lecture featuring two of China's most celebrated young science fiction authors. It aims to spark public curiosity and imagination about the sci-fi genre.

Featured Speakers

• Cheng Jingbo (程婧波): Award-winning author, recipient of the Chinese Science Fiction Galaxy Award and the Global Chinese Science Fiction Nebula Award.
• Tian Rui Shuofu (天瑞說符): Acclaimed author, recipient of the Chinese Science Fiction Galaxy Award and the Global Chinese Science Fiction Nebula Award.

Lecture Details

• Date: April 23, 2023
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Location: Macao Science Center Conference Centre
• Theme: The authors will share their creative journeys, discussing the relationship between sci-fi literature, technological innovation, and the real world.

Registration

• Registration Opens: April 3, 2023
• How to Register: Via the "One Account" mobile application.

Background

Chinese sci-fi is experiencing a global renaissance. Young authors are winning top international literary honors, and film adaptations like The Wandering Earth and The Three-Body Problem have captivated audiences worldwide. This lecture explores the power of sci-fi to inspire real-world progress and imagine distant futures.