“A History of Fortune Cookies” X “Strokes of Identity”

Join Sean Wai Keung and Jing Ye in Performance and Conversation for a double-bill of workshops exploring Hong Kong and Chinese diasporic culture. You'll get the chance to experience both workshops, followed by a panel discussion, chaired by Taeyeon Song.

“A History of Fortune Cookies” by Sean Wai Keung: An intimate shortform performance taking place at Summerhall this year during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with support from The Autopsy Award and Feral Arts. ‘A History of Fortune Cookies’ is about un-belonging, inauthenticity and mixed-ness, from performance-maker Sean Wai Keung.

Sean Wai Keung is a Glasgow-based poet and performance maker whose work often explores concepts of mixed-ness, identity, interactivity and migration. He has worked on outdoor, interactive and food-driven poetic installations with Tramway, Push the Boat Out Festival, Hidden Door and Dandelion Festival, to name a few. For more information, please visit seanwaikeung.carrd.co

“Strokes of Identity: Creating Cultural Names with Calligraphy” by Jing Ye: Embark on a captivating journey of cultural exploration with Jing Ye, a Chinese artist in Edinburgh, as she shares her poetry on navigating Chinese and Western identities. Delve into the significance of names and language in sharpening personal and cultural identity, and discover the nuances of cultural blending in a dynamic performance. As an audience member, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create your own authentic Chinese name using carefully selected characters with meaningful definitions, fostering a deeper connection to Chinese culture. Experience a performance that invites reflection, dialogue, and emotional resonance, leaving with a newfound appreciation for cultural diversity and understanding.

Jing Ye (she/her) is a Chinese writer based in Edinburgh. She holds an MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. She also studied as a visiting graduate student at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Her recent work has been shortlisted for the John Byrne Award, featured on BBC Radio, From Glasgow to Saturn and The Whole World Sounded.

This event is presented by Thinking Culture, a cultural programme supported by the School of Culture & Creative Arts, University of Glasgow.

This event has been curated by Taylor Song, Collaborations & Cultural Activities Committee.

Accessibility

Civic House was built in the 1920s without accessibility in mind. As we develop the building, we are also working to improve its accessibility.

Ground floor: Platform lift adjacent to the main entrance, an accessible toilet, and assistance can be provided by staff.

Parking

There is no dedicated or free parking at Civic House, but there is a loading bay in front of the building. Paid parking bays can be found on Civic St and adjoining roads.

Toilets

• Ground floor: 1 x accessible toilet, 1 x mixed block with 3 open cubicles.
• First floor: 2 x individual toilets, 1 x shower and drying cabinet.

Transport Links

• Bus: No. 7, 68, 71A, 72, 75 and M3 bus routes from Buchanan Bus Station (Garscube Road bus stop).
• Subway: 3 min walk from Cowcaddens subway station, 7 Minute walk from St George’s Cross subway station.
• Train: 7 min walk from both Charing Cross and Queen Street Train Station.
• Car: 2 minute drive from M8 motorway (Junction 17)
• Bike: NextBike station 15 min walk from Civic House heading north on Garscube Road.

We aim to ensure all people have equal access to our public events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected] with your request so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom