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“Zeitgeister“ Magazine 150 years of Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann was one of Germany's most important writers, a Nobel Prize winner and political commentator. He left behind an enduring literary legacy. On the occasion of his 150th birthday, our magazine “Zeitgeister” looks at his life and work.

150 years Thomas Mann © Autograf

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BibToGo

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app.

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app. It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

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Practice German For Free!

At the Goethe-Institut , you learn German from professionals. At home or at anywhere else, you can continue practising German at your own pace, with our digital offers, for free! We have developed lots of free media for you to practise your German: from apps with learning materials, videos, podcasts and games to social media and community supports. No matter how well you already speak German and why you want to improve: the main thing is that you get started - and have fun doing it.

Practice German for free ©Goethe-Institut Hongkong ©Goethe-Institut Hongkong

Online Portal and Translation Programme

Litrix.de - German Literature Online

Litrix.de presents new publications from the German book market which are selected by a jury of critics on a regular basis. Information on these books is provided on our portal in the form of 1. book reviews by well-known literary critics, 2. sample passages, 3. details on authors and publishers, in German, English and the current special-focus language.

Litrix.de

Literature Blog

Cherrypicker

The literature blog “Cherrypicker” presents selected novels and non-fiction, graphic novels and stories, audio books and literature for children and teenagers. And it gathers concise voices from the world of literature. Every week a new recommendation, every week the chance to discover remarkable texts, images and opinions.

Frankfurter Buchmesse © Goethe-Institut / Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Illustration: Tobias Schrank

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Sat 09:30 – 18:30 (counter service: 13:00 - 18:00)

Address

14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre
2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
China (Hong Kong SAR, PRC)

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Telephone

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Please find here videos with directions from Wan Chai MTR station and Exhibition Centre MTR station to the Goethe-Institut at the Hong Kong Arts Centre for wheelchair users.

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