Poetry Festival Singapore 2019 | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T10:21:07+08:00PeatixPoetry Festival SingaporePoetry Festival Singapore 2019tag:peatix.com,2019:event-7104262019-07-19T18:00:00SGT2019-07-19T18:00:00SGTPoetry Festival Singapore 2019 - 'Metamorphosis'
"metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/nounA change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one." This July, witness the transformative power and diversity of Singapore poetry at Poetry Festival Singapore 2019. Centred around the theme 'Metamorphosis', we take stock of how far we have come, while shining a spotlight on emerging talents and exciting new trends. Come celebrate the diversity of Singapore literature at multilingual readings and panels; be mesmerized by song at PALINDROMES, a poetic play with music; or unwind and let your inner words flow with Vicky Chong at a workshop on yoga and poetry. With a variety of both free and ticketed events, there's bound to be something for everyone. Grab your tickets now!
PALINDROMES, A Poetic Play with Music
Dates/Times:Friday 19 July 2019, 8:30pmSaturday 20 July 2019, 3:30pmSaturday 20 July 2019, 5:30pmSunday 21 July 2019, 4:30pmSunday 21 July 2019, 6:30pm
Venue: The Arts House, Play Den
Tickets: $15.00 (Early Bird before 8 July / Student price) | $20.00 (Regular) | Get tickets here!
This musical play follows two strangers, seemingly worlds apart, as they come to realize just how in tune they are with each other. With original songs penned by Ortega and scored by José Promis, as well as classics from Singaporean-Malaysian singer and icon Saloma and pop sensation Agnes Monica, PALINDROMES comes at a time of division to remind us that, maybe, we've all just got each other backwards.
This poetic play is written and performed by Zora Imani Smith from Singapore and Giovanni Ortega from the U.S.A. For tickets and more info, visit this link.
CONTOUR Marathon Reading
As we gear up for the Poetry Festival Singapore 2019 and the official launch of CONTOUR: A Lyric of Cartography of Singapore, the poets of CONTOUR - from Professor Edwin Thumboo to Cyril Wong - come together once again to make history come alive! Starting from mid-July 2019 all the way through the festival, the contributors of CONTOUR take turns to step in front of the camera and recite their own poems from the anthology. These videos will then be featured on our Instagram as stories and kept indefinitely in an Instagram highlight titled "CONTOUR MARATHON READING".
Want to own a piece of history? Click here to pre-order the anthology now! We're also selling special CONTOUR sweets in conjunction with our fundraising efforts as well, so grab those while stocks last too!
Festival events by dateFriday, 19 July 2019
6:00pm - 9:30pm | Opening Ceremony 8:00pm - 9:00pm | PALINDROMES, A Poetic Play with Music
Saturday, 20 July 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm | Poetry Forum and Performance - "Sanggam: The Confluence of Beauty"1:00pm - 2:30pm | Poetry Found in Translation: "Finding Words Beyond Words"12:00pm - 5:30pm | LASALLE Poetry Film Showcase (Q&A with Filmmakers from 4:30pm onwards)2:45pm - 4:00pm | National Poetry Competition Awards Presentation3:30pm - 4:30pm | PALINDROMES, A Poetic Play with Music5:30pm - 6:30pm | PALINDROMES, A Poetic Play with Music6:00pm - 7:30pm | "Catharsis" Poetry PerformancePoetry Forum and Performance - "Sanggam: The Confluence of Beauty"20 JULY 2019 | SATURDAY10:00am - 12:00pmThe Arts House, Gallery IIFree
Come witness the transformative power of poetry across different linguistic traditions and cultures. In this two-in-one event, breathtaking poetry showcases in Malay and Tamil will be followed by a forum centred on the theme, “Confluence: Literature and its Meaning for Humanity.” This forum attempts to showcase how the Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English literary traditions each engage, in their own ways, with deeply human concerns - from the suffering of marginalized groups to celebrations of humanity's potential for solidarity. The role of literature in this sense is imperative for the nurturing human empathy, dignity and magnanimity.
The forum, moderated by Dr. Azhar Ibrahim, will feature four panellists - Sithuraj Ponraj, Muhammad Andi Zulkepli, Dr. Fan Jinghua and Dr. Loh Chin Ee - each representing one of Singapore's major literary traditions. Poetry Found in Translation: "Finding Words Beyond Words"20 JULY 2019 | SATURDAY1:00pm - 2:30pmThe Arts House, Gallery IIFree
In this session, Chow Teck Seng or Zhou Decheng will select interesting case studies in SG poems 2015-6 & 2017-8 to discuss the challenges involved and his decision-making process in capturing the voice of the original Chinese poems, eventually transforming them into their English "equivalents". The audience might get a chance to translate some of the lines through some hands-on activities. This session is conducted in English and Chinese.LASALLE Poetry Film Showcase20 JULY 2019 | SATURDAY12:00pm - 5:30pmThe Arts House, Gallery IIFree
Come witness the work of 8 talented young filmmakers as they give us their unique, poignant, and often chilling takes on 8 classic Singaporean poems. A Q&A with the filmmakers will be held from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, while the films themselves will be screened on loop till Sunday, 21 July, 7:00pm. National Poetry Competition 2019 Awards Presentation20 JULY 2019 | SATURDAY2:45pm - 4:00pmThe Arts House, Living RoomFree
Come see the winning poets and poems of the National Poetry Competition 2019 and support the next generation of young wordsmiths. The winning poems can also be viewed here. "Catharsis" Poetry Performance20 JULY 2019 | SATURDAY6:00pm - 7:30pmThe Arts House, Gallery II$5.00
In this session, the finalist poets of the second edition and open call of Catharsis (2019) return to bare their souls through their works for your listening pleasure. Guest performer Venezia May will also be gracing the session!Look out for newly launched Catharsis (2018), which is an anthology of poems representing new and vibrant voices from the finalist poets of the first edition. This publication is a labour of love that emerged from the poetry competition and reading of the same name held in July 2018. It captures the essence and vigour of personal experiences felt intensely. Words reveal, unveil, and expose our innermost desires and feelings. Only then can we even faintly hope to get a glimpse of ourselves at our most vulnerable, and real moments. You may purchase the publication at $5.00. Catharsis (2019) is a breath of fresh air in our modern, multi-faceted city. This serves as a platform for authentic insights to be delivered and savoured in a community of like-minded poets from diverse backgrounds. As long as you are in Singapore, you are in. Come and be refreshed!
Sunday, 21 July 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm | Yoga and Poetry: A Workshop by Vicky Chong12:00pm - 1:00pm | Chinese Keynote: Poetic Landscapes in Singapore12:30pm - 1:30pm | Creative Arts Programme Reading Showcase1:30pm - 2:30pm | SG Poetry by Heart Competition1:45pm - 2:45pm | Sisters are Doing It for Themselves II: Focus on South Asian Women's Poetry 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Singapore's Emerging Poetic Voices4:15pm - 5:15pm | Migrant Poetry x Music Carnival of Poetry Concert4:15pm - 5:15pm | Exploring History through Poetry4:30pm - 5:30pm | PALINDROMES, A Poetic Play with Music 5:30pm - 7:30pm | "Converse in Verse": A Tamil-Chinese Joint Poetry Reading6:30pm - 7:30pm | PALINDROMES, A Poetic Play with MusicYoga and Poetry: A Workshop by Vicky Chong21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY11:00am - 12:00pmThe Arts House, Living Room$15.00 (Early Bird till 5 July) | $20.00 (Regular)
Ever wanted to try out yoga but afraid to take that first step? Not sure how yoga can be applied to your creative endeavours? Join Vicky Chong for Yoga and Poetry, where you'll learn more than just movements and poses; you'll find out how yoga makes us more attuned to our own minds and bodies, helping us be more conscious and deliberate not just as writers and creators, but as individuals. Click here to sign up or find out more! Hurry - slots are limited and filling up quickly! Creative Arts Programme Reading Showcase21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY12:30pm - 1:30pmThe Arts House, Living RoomFree
This session features the work of student poets who participated in the Creative Arts Programme or the Creative Writing Programme in 2018. Come witness the creativity and talent of Singapore's next generation of poets, and find out where they get the inspiration for their works.The Creative Arts Programme is a talent development programme for young writers at the secondary and junior college levels. It comprises a residential seminar and a nine-month long Mentorship Attachment, offering participants an enriching and rigorous learning experience with established writers and arts practitioners.The Creative Writing Programme, similarly, aims to nurture young writers at the primary level by offering them professional guidance in the art of creative writing, through outreach workshops, a three-day non-residential camp and masterclass sessions.SG Poetry by Heart Competition21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY1:30pm - 2:30pmThe Arts House, Gallery IIFREE ENTRY FOR AUDIENCE
What are the benefits of memorising poetry today? Join multi-lingual songwriter and poet Kairos Lan Huihui as she shares about the joys of learning poetry by heart. In particular, students in Singapore are invited to memorise, recite and share their thoughts about Singapore poems of their choice. This competition offers participants a platform to share oratorical interpretations of their favourite poetic works.
For more information and registration, visit (bit.ly/pbhSG19). Sisters are Doing It for Themselves II: Focus on South Asian Women's Poetry 21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY1:45pm - 2:45pmThe Arts House, Living RoomFree
How does one reconcile harsh but inevitable situations in one’s life - the loss of a loved one, an empty nest, loneliness, ageing, etc.? Such intense thoughts are sometimes best unraveled in one’s Mother Tongue. Come hear the poets from Sanrakshan (www.sanrakshan.org), as well as the Writing Enthusiasts’ Club of the Indian Women’s Association Singapore, pour out their feelings in verse. Featuring: Ms Madhu Suri (Punjabi); Shilpa Dikshit Thapliyal (Hindi); Mita Bhatt (Gujarati); Aslyvia Kinipulu; Preet Pal; Jyoti Tewari; Tapasya Surekha; Joie Tang; and Vani Khare.Singapore's Emerging Poetic Voices21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY3:00pm - 4:00pmThe Arts House, Gallery II$5.00
What defines youth poetry in Singapore? How do they stack up with the predecessors and what are their (literary) concerns? What do they hope to see in the future? Join recently published poets Marylyn Tan, Natalie Wang and Andrea Yew, as well as spoken word artist Max Pasakorn as they read recent works and debate what millennial poetry means. This session is going to be LIT! Moderated by Crispin Rodrigues.Migrant Poetry x Music Carnival of Poetry Concert21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY4:15pm - 5:15pmThe Arts House, Gallery II$5.00
This special poetry reading, singing and dancing session by the Migrant Writers of Singapore aims to celebrate the universality of literature, specifically poetry, as a medium to communicate, to unite and to celebrate humanity.The diverse line-up of poets includes Shy Lhen Esposo (Philippines), Vijaya (Sri Lanka), Neng Jihan (Indonesia), Ohn Tint Wai (Myanmar), and Wei Hou (China). Nizamul Haque (Bangladesh) and Uchie Mudjiyati (Indonesia) will also be showcasing their dance moves, accompanied by the smooth vocals of Nil Sagar (Bangladesh).
Each monthly session of Carnival of Poetry revolves around a pre-announced theme and will showcase selected poems and critiques. The Carnival intends to provide every migrant poet with a platform to read their works and to discuss their views in front of an audience. The doors of Carnival of Poetry are equally open to non-migrant workers, because we believe that poetry has neither barrier nor border. Poetry is the language of the human soul that bridges humans coming from different shores. Carnival of Poetry is more than a ‘migrant poet’ event. It is intended to be a carnival of ideas, emotions, cultures and humanity united by poetry. Exploring History Through Poetry21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY4:15pm - 5:15pmThe Arts House, Living Room$10.00
What insights can poetry bring into notions of history? Three writers bring the audience on a walk down memory lane, and share how they have written about and been influenced by histories, both national and personal. Poet Desmond Kon Zhicheng-Mingdé facilitates this illuminating discussion with the distinguished authors Christine Chia, Gwee Li Sui, and Robert Yeo."Converse in Verse": A Tamil-Chinese Joint Poetry Reading21 JULY 2019 | SUNDAY5:30pm - 7:30pmThe Arts House, Gallery IIFree
For the performers of “Converse in Verse”, there’s no such thing as a language barrier, not when it comes to poetry. 6 pairs of Tamil readers – each pair comprising a poet from Kavimaalai Singapore, and a special guest of their choice – will engage in poetic dialogue with 4 Chinese poets. Each reader will attempt to “converse in verse” through their respective Mother Tongues. The dialogues will be followed by discussions about the work featured. The session will also feature guest speaker Samraj, a notable poet, director and visiting facilitator for the NAC-Tamil Murasu creative writing workshop.
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