The 70's Biweekly is an independent youth magazine that advocates radical political theories, social activism, and avant-garde art in 1970s Hong Kong.

This evening, we will dive into the archives of this legendary magazine through films and zine-making to explore the possibilities of radical publishing.

The first part of the event would be a screening of two films about the legacy of the magazine: Letter to the Young Intellectuals of Hong Kong 給香港的文藝青年 (1978), a film co–directed by Mok Chiu-yu, one of the founders of the 70s Biweekly, with Li Ching, and Voice of Book (책의 목소리) (2023), in which filmmaker Kwon Soo-yeon draws connections between Hong Kong's activism and South Korea's May 18 Gwangju Uprising, following the traces of independent publishing in social movements.

The second part will be a zine-making workshop that engages with the archives of the 70's Biweekly and the MayDay Rooms, led by artist Kayla Lui. You are more than welcome to bring your own materials to the workshop.

Doors at 18:00

Event starts at 18:30

Ends at 20:30

There will be tea and vegan snacks:)

🎟️ This is a fundraising event. Pay what you can.

🍉 All proceeds go to medical aid for our friend Abood in Gaza.

YOU CAN ALSO DONATE HERE:

https://gofund.me/04f7ba92

Maassive thanks to the artists and the MayDay Rooms for their support!

The 70’s Biweekly in Hong Kong: Screening & Zine-Making Workshop