Welcome to HKCAL
Hong Kong Cultures, Arts and Languages (HKCAL) is a UK-based research network dedicated to exploring and promoting the circulation, transformation, and creative expression of Hong Kong’s cultures across global contexts. Through events, collaborations, and research initiatives, HKCAL brings together scholars, artists, and cultural practitioners to engage with Hong Kong in motion.
Current Focus
Island Voices on the Move: Sinophone Research Forum
11–13 June 2025 · University of Leeds
This year’s forum, co-organised with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the University of Leeds, features two workshops examining cultural expression and identity across Sinophone communities. Presentations explore themes of language, media, diaspora, memory, and representation in both the Hong Kong and Taiwan contexts.
Past Events
Preserving, Producing, and Circulating Cultures, Arts and Languages of Hong Kong
13–14 June 2024 · University of Sheffield
Our 2024 workshop explored Hong Kong’s cultural and artistic landscape through sessions on diaspora, urban narratives, performance, memory, and creative practice.
Getting Involved
Stay connected with HKCAL through our events, workshops, and open calls. For general enquiries, get in touch:
✉️ hkcal.uk@sheffield.ac.uk