This is a Council led event.

Hurstville Library
26/05/2026 - 26/03/2026

Join poet and president of the Sydney Yuxuan Poetry Association, Shaun Xiaochun Liang, and learn to write Tang and Modern poetry.
 
In the first half of the class you will learn basic knowledge of traditional Tang-style or regulated verse poetry. The second half of the class will be an introduction to Modern or free verse poetry. This class is presented in Mandarin.
 
This event is suitable for ages 16 years and over.

About the facilitator:
Shaun Xiaochun Liang is an author and poet, and president of the Sydney Yuxuan Poetry Association. He is a long-term resident of Kogarah and his migration story features in the first book of the Australia Chinese New Arts Society Too Blue to be True collection, currently available at Georges River Libraries. 

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Time

10.00am - 12.00pm.
 

Address

Hurstville Library.
Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville.
 

Cost

Free.
 

Bookings

Bookings are essential. Register via the button below.  

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More Information

Experience: No experience needed. 
 
Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.
 
Terms and conditions:

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.

• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.