For the first time Bloomsday, which celebrates Ulysses, an iconic novel of the Irish writer James Joyce, will take place on a boat cruising the Huangpu River.

The Irish Consulate General said on Tuesday that it expects about 200 people from both the Irish community in Shanghai and local Ulysses fans for the unique, hour-long celebration to be held on Saturday noon.

Guests will be able to tour some scenes from the novel on the themed boat, hear a recital from a famous Irish Joyce expert, and enjoy Irish music played by a renowned Irish violinist and fiddle player.