Singapore Writer's Festival 2017: 5 Insightful events to look out for

Singapore Writer’s Festival 2017: 5 Insightful events to look out for

ashley

12 Oct 2017

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Singapore Writer’s Festival (SWF) 2017
Scroll through the gallery for a peek into the brilliant events lined up at the SWF this year!
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Philip Ardagh: In celebration of Oddballs
When: 4 November 2017, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, 1 Old Parliament Lane

Why: Pique your child's interest in literature with Philip Ardagh's fascinating dialogue session where shares his inspiration of his quirky characters such as mysterious stowaways and knights-in-training! Having authored popular children books like the 'Eddie Dickens' trilogy, you can expect a humorous and fun-filled session with Philip Ardagh!
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Poetry: What to leave in and what to leave out
When: 4 November 2017, Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: National Gallery Singapore, Rooftop Studios 3, 1 Saint Andrew's Road, #01–01

Why: Pulitzer prized poet Mary Rae Armantrout will be conducting a class for lovers of the spoken word to gain insight into the captivating world of poetry. Armantrout shares invaluable advice on how short and concise poems are just as impactful as long ones and also aids budding poets in 'keeping to the point'.
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The Fear of Death
When: 4 November, Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where:The Arts House, Blue Room, 1 Old Parliament Lane

Why: Scared of dying? Don't fret - this inevitable phenomenon frightens us all. Allow the brilliant mind of homegrown writer Catherine Lim delve deep into the ever-mysterious debate of death. Having released a book called 'An Equal Joy: Reflections on God, Death and Belonging', Lim ultimately proves herself competent in leading us through the detailed thought process of this natural life process.
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Aram: An Intercultural Dialogue
When: 5 November, Sunday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: The Arts House, Chamber,1 Old Parliament Lane

Why: This inter-cultural dialogue explores the theme of common morals through an experimental and open-ended discussion. The in-depth analysis of differing moral concepts is sure to be an enriching and eye-opening experience!
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From Syria to Europe: Three Refugee’s Stories
When: 4 November, Saturday, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Where:The Arts House, Chamber,1 Old Parliament Lane

Why: Gain meaningful insight into the plight of the lives of three Syrian refugees who flee their war-torn homeland for Europe. British anthropologist Benjamin Dix, a graphic novelist, explains his reasons for divulging this serious topic through graphic images.

Get a look into Singapore’s diverse and vibrant literary scene this 2017!

Heads up literary buffs: The Singapore Writer’s Festival (SWF) is back for its 33th consecutive year running. Jointly organised by the National Arts Council, the SWF proudly presents the world’s leading literary faces to Singapore this 2017.

Reputed as one of the few multi-lingual literary festivals that focuses on Singapore’s four official languages, the SWF has invariably become a platform for writers, thinkers and academics to share and impart their invaluable knowledge and literary insight to Singaporeans.

SWF 2017 THEME: ‘ARAM’

Themed ‘Aram’, a Tamil word that means ‘Good’ or ‘Virtuous’, SWF 2017 will be zeroing in on the universal ethical concept that bring us together. Through a series of panel discussions, lectures and workshops, SWF hopes to impart a love and appreciation for the spoken word.

With over 30 speakers hailing from all over the world, right from Ireland to Latvia, you can expect an insightful and diverse exposure to literature through their brilliantly curated lineup this year.

Head over to the gallery above for just a few of the exciting events lined up at the Singapore Writer’s Festival 2017!

Ashley Anand

Photos: Singapore Writer’s Festival

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