

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SOCIAL EVENT | IWD: Women, Words & Wine
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate International Women's Day and meet fellow authors Marga Ortigas and Stephanie Sy and more through their stories.About this EventIWD: Women, Words &amp; WineSpeaker: Marga Ortigas and Stephanie SyModerator: Daniella LopezDate: March 3, TueTime: 6:30pm - 8:30pmVenue: Call Me ALAddress: 123 Queens Road West, Sheung WanPrice: HKD248Language: EnglishFormat: Social EventDescription:Celebrate International Women’s Day at Women, Words &amp; Wine, a relaxed, social evening for readers, writers and authors. Hosted at Call Me Al, the female-owned neighbourhood wine bar, attendees are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks while meeting international authors Marga Ortigas and Stephanie Sy, and connecting with members of Hong Kong’s vibrant literary community.Marga, a journalist and novelist, writes about identity, belonging, and the intersections of global experience. Stephanie creates imaginative stories for young readers that celebrate courage, kindness, and emotional growth. The evening is designed for easy conversation and connection, with no formal programme—aspiring writers and authors are warmly invited to share their own work and raise a glass to women’s voices everywhere.About the Speaker:Marga OrtigasMarga Ortigas travelled the world as a journalist for three decades, with a career spanning five continents and two of the largest global news networks. After getting her start in the Philippines, she joined CNN in London, working across Europe, Iraq, and Gaza. She then returned to Asia with Al Jazeera, setting up its bureau in Manila and covering the wider Pacific region. As senior correspondent, Marga reported from the frontlines of armed conflict, geopolitical challenges, and climate change, receiving an award for Humanitarian Reporting from the International Committee of the Red Cross.Stephanie SyStephanie Ellen Sy is a Filipino-Chinese-Canadian writer and interior designer from Hong Kong, now based in Vancouver, B.C. She holds a degree in International Relations and Asian Studies from Tufts University. Drawing inspiration from her diverse background, Stephanie creates picture books that explore the spaces between her cultures. Her debut, A ROOF!, published by Kokila, Penguin Random House in 2024, received a starred review from Kirkus, with a French translation on the way. She has several more forthcoming picture books.Don’t miss our special offer: Buy 3, Get 1 Complimentary!Purchase 3 tickets to any events under HKILF 2026 and claim a complimentary seat at one of these exciting talks at Central Library:•⁠ 3rd March (Tue): On Muscle: The Stuff that Moves Us and Why It Matters (7:00-8:30pm)⁠•⁠ 4th March (Wed): I Deliver Parcels in Beijing (7:00-8:30pm)•⁠ ⁠5th March (Thu): Amitav Ghosh: Ghost-Eye (7:00-8:30pm)To redeem your complimentary seat, email us at info@festival.org.hk with:•⁠ ⁠Your 3 ticket order numbers•⁠ ⁠The event you’d like to attend•⁠ ⁠Subject line: Buy 3, Get 1 Complimentary!Hurry! Offer valid until ticket lastsBecome a to gain exclusive access to HKILF events. All donations are tax deductible.ABOUT HKILFThe Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a registered charity non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. To find more, please visit our official website:https://www.festival.org.hk.Please note that:*We are unable to process refunds, please consider your ticket purchase a donation to the festival.*Photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities,which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including disseminationthrough printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement.*The views and opinions expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Hong Kong International Literary Festival. HKILF disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information shared by the speakers.*If the Black Rainstorm Warning or the Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above is in force 3 hours before the start time of an event, the event will be cancelled and participants will receive a refund. If the Red or Yellow Rainstorm Warning or the Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 is in effect, the event will be held as scheduled.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hk/social-event-|-iwd-women-words-and-wine/100001981828727072
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, nonprofit, charities, workshops, meetups, fine-arts, international-womens-day, business, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 248, max: 248, currency: HKD

## Event venue details

- **city**: HK
- **state**: HK
- **country**: Hong Kong
- **location**: CALL ME AL
- **lat**: 22.2863714
- **long**: 114.1461237
- **full address**: CALL ME AL, 123 Queen's Road West, HK, Hong Kong

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Hong Kong International Literary Festival (https://allevents.in/org/hong-kong-international-literary-festival/22863741)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** CALL ME AL, 123 Queen's Road West, HK, Hong Kong
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 248 up to 248 HKD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hong Kong International Literary Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, festivals, nonprofit, charities, workshops, meetups, fine-arts, international-womens-day, business, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about SOCIAL EVENT | IWD: Women, Words & Wine ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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