Bloomsday in Shanghai

This year’s Bloomsday celebrations, the Irish Consulate in Shanghai will launch ‘Bloomsday and Beyond: Dublin to the Yangtze Delta.’

In partnership with Chinese authors, academics, publishers, and a trio of iconic local bookshops, the Consulate will host a series of events to celebrate Irish literature across Shanghai, Nanjing, and Suzhou from 13 to 20 June.

Throughout the week of Bloomsday, these literary events taking place in person and live-streamed on Chinese social media, will explore and celebrate the world of Irish literature through an academic symposium, public readings, and literary discussions. These activities will celebrate not only the works of Joyce, but also a range of classic and contemporary Irish authors whose writings have shaped and been shaped by the island of Ireland.

Additionally, in partnership with the Consulate for the week of Bloomsday, three bookshops will play host to dedicated Irish literature shelves along with a ‘Blind Date with Irish Books’ experience. This involves giving away Irish books to readers throughout the Bloomsday period, and bringing Irish writers to Chinese audiences like never before.