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By: Brief The Press
Category: Arts & Media
March 22, 2026
International Roundtable in London Explores Xuemo's "Eternal Love": Cultivating Love, Art, and Courage
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- International, cross-disciplinary dialogue on human resilience.
- Exploration of love, art, and courage in confronting life's ultimate tests.
- Key insights from acclaimed writers Xuemo and Zhang Huaicun.
- £4,000 donation to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity for patient care and research.
Impact - Why it Matters
This international roundtable underscores the vital role of literature, art, and cross-disciplinary dialogue in confronting life's profound challenges. By exploring themes of love and courage, inspired by Xuemo’s "Eternal Love," the event highlights how culture strengthens human resilience, offering hope and shared understanding in an increasingly complex world.
Summary
LONDON, ENGLAND – An international roundtable, inspired by Xuemo’s award-winning novel “Eternal Love,” convened on March 17, 2026, at the Royal Over-Seas League. Addressing "When life faces its ultimate test, can we still hold onto the light within?", the event fostered dialogue among experts from literature, art, philosophy, healthcare, and humanitarianism. Hosted by the Freya Foundation, the forum explored the enduring power of love, courage, and responsibility during profound challenges, emphasizing human resilience.
Keynote speakers included renowned British-Chinese writer Mrs. Zhang Huaicun, who shared, "In my life, love is art, and art is life," and acclaimed literary writer Mr. Xuemo, who described literature as a "bonfire" against darkness, kindling hope and helping readers confront nihilism. Representatives from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity highlighted patient resilience, while the Ukraine Children's Fund underscored culture's role in wartime, with other organizations sharing efforts to build youth resilience through art.
The forum culminated with a £4,000 donation from the Xuemo Foundation to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, supporting patient care and cancer research. Dr. Xian, Trustee of the Freya Foundation, noted the event united diverse voices into a "shared stream of love and light," reinforcing the message that love and art provide enduring hope and remind us of the light within. Learn more: amazon.com/dp/B0FRS82P4R.