Author Talks
School Talks
Sunset Survivors: Students will learn about Hong Kong’s oldest jobs: letter writers, face threaders, night soil collectors and other curious professions and how they have all contributed to Hong Kong's unique cultural identity.
Welly the Wild Boar: Lindsay will do a reading for the students and engage the class in a fun discussion about Hong Kong food and culture.
Talks are tailored to suit the age range and any relevant units of study.
Corporate Talks
Lindsay Varty, local author of the best selling book, Sunset Survivors, discusses how bird cage makers, letter writers, face threaders and other curious professions have contributed to Hong Kong's unique cultural identity and why these industries have disappeared over time. A whirlwind of nostalgia, pride and concern for the city's heritage.
Ideal for client entertainment, company events, team building activities and more.
Society Talks
Lindsay Varty, local author of the best selling book, Sunset Survivors, discusses how bird cage makers, letter writers, face threaders and other curious professions have contributed to Hong Kong's unique cultural identity and why these industries have disappeared over time. A whirlwind of nostalgia, pride and concern for the city's heritage.
Ideal for societies interested in Hong Kong culture, history and heritage.
Previous Talks
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“Lindsay's visit to ISF was fantastic. She was a joy to work with. The students were captivated and the teachers were very complimentary. I would recommend a visit with her anytime.”
— Annie Tam, Head Librarian (secondary) of The Independent Schools Foundation Academy
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“People always say Chinese culture is so amazing, but they don’t really know a lot about it. Lindsay Varty’s talk on Hong Kong’s Sunset Survivors will heighten your local awareness and generate even more appreciation for the charm and culture that makes HK so special.”
— Susan Soskin West, event coordinator at the American Women’s Association HK
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“Lindsay’s curiosity for people and level of awareness of her community is the engine for Sunset Survivors. She has organically created a link that brings the people and their stories to life. We collaborated to create a popular speaking event for colleagues.”
— Peter B. Williams, Treasury and innovation professional at Citi
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"Lindsay gave an engaging and fun presentation for our unit of inquiry “Where we are in place in time.” The talk was a huge hit with the Year 3 students who found it both entertaining and thought provoking. The children asked lots of interesting questions to further their understanding. Lindsay’s talk added a lot of value to our unit and the children learning's. She is friendly and great to work with!"
Emma Watkins, Teacher at Clearwater Bay School
