# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 pm - **Event Description**: Best-selling authors Arshay Cooper and Bonnie Tsui have a conversation about sports in writing; how to put movement in words and stories.About this EventThe Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & ArshaySpeaker: Arshay Cooper and Bonnie TsuiModerator: Cruzanne MacalliganDate: March 1, SunTime: 3:30pm - 4:45pmVenue: Wyndham Social - 27/F GalleryAddress: G/F, 33 Wyndham St, CentralPrice: HKD348Language: EnglishFormat: ConversationDescription:Join celebrated author and athlete Arshay Cooper — known for A Most Beautiful Thing and his newest book Let Me Be Real: Inspiring Stories of Hope, Grit, and Redemption -- for a dynamic conversation with writer Bonnie Tsui, author of On Muscle and Why We Swim. Cooper brings powerful stories of rowing as a pathway to resilience, brotherhood, and social change, while Tsui explores the science of muscle and the timeless human pull toward water. Together, they dive into how movement, especially on and in the water, shapes identity, fosters belonging, and strengthens both body and spirit. Perfect for sports lovers and readers fascinated by how physicality, water, and narrative combine to move us forward.About the Speaker:Arshay CooperArshay Cooper is a rower, bestselling and award-winning author, a motivational speaker, and the protagonist of the film, A Most Beautiful Thing, based on his first book of the same name that won the 2020 Nautilus Award. The film won the 2021 Gracie Award, was nominated by the Critics’ Choice Association for Best Sports Documentary, and was named one of the best films of 2020 by Esquire. Arshay’s second book, Let Me Be Real With You, was released in October 2025 and has already earned the #1 spot on the USA Today Best-selling Booklist.Bonnie TsuiBonnie Tsui is an award-winning journalist and the bestselling author of Why We Swim, and the new book, On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters, which was named as one of NPR’s “Books We Love” for 2025, an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Nonfiction, and a Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year. Her books have been translated into 13 languages, and her work has been recognized and supported by Harvard University, the National Press Foundation, and the Best American Essays series.*This event is presented in partnership with Croucher Science Week, a free festival exploring science and the world around us. Visit to find out more.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. 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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/the-science-and-soul-of-strength-a-conversation-with-bonnie-tsui-and-arshay/100001981407606489 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, sports, nonprofit, entertainment, charities, workshops, business, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 295.8, max: 348, currency: HKD ## Event venue details - **city**: HK - **state**: HK - **country**: Hong Kong - **location**: Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street) - **lat**: 22.2804373 - **long**: 114.1551291 - **full address**: Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street), 33 Wyndham Street, HK, Hong Kong ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e739fcf1236e8bf0459228b57ce72b8eabf3b64e8142a9244fd5a378750bad50-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1770132441 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay being held? - **A:** The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay takes place on Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 pm at Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street), 33 Wyndham Street, HK, Hong Kong. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay range from HKD 296 to HKD 348 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionHKD 348AvailableBUY 2 GET 15% OFF (Early Bird)HKD 296Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay? - **A:** The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay is organized by Hong Kong International Literary Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Science and Soul of Strength: A Conversation with Bonnie Tsui & Arshay is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in HK, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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