Workshops, Readings and Panel Discussions with Distinguished International Writers

Workshop: Wed 04 Feb 2015, 11 am – 5 pm
Readings with WrICE Writers: Wed 04 Feb 2015, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Manzi Art Space
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Panel Discussion with Readings: Thu 05 Feb 2015, 3 – 4.30 pm
The National Library of Vietnam

From the organizer:

WrICE Vietnam events will be held at Manzi Art Space and the National Library of Vietnam, Hanoi in February.

Readings with WrICE Writers: Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz, Omar Musa and Xu Xi
Wed 04 Feb 2015, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Manzi Art Space
Co-hosted by RMIT University, Thế Giới Publishers and Copyright Agency

Language: English

A group of distinguished writers from Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines will read from their critically acclaimed work, writing that combines the personal and the poetic with observation and immersion in the world around us. Omar Musa is a Malaysian-Australian rapper and poet, Xu Xi is the author of nine books of fiction and essays, currently writer in residence at City University, Hong Kong. Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz is an award-winning writer who teaches literature and creative writing at the University of the Philippines Mindanao.

Workshops at Manzi

11am – 1pm: Contemporary Approaches to Fiction: Cate Kennedy and Xu Xi

This workshop focuses on the nature of storytelling and techniques such as character, voice and structure. Cate Kennedy is an acclaimed Australian writer who writes across genres, and is published as a novelist, short story author, poet and essayist. Xu Xi is the author of nine books of fiction and essays. She is currently writer in residence at City University, Hong Kong.

1pm – 3pm: Contemporary Approaches to Poetry: Nyein Way and Bao Chan Nguyen

This workshop presents an opportunity for participants to explore different forms of poetry, with a focus on language, rhythm and imagery. Nyein Way is a contemporary Myanmar poet, multi-disciplinary artist, post-conceptual writer, text-based artist and educator. ‘Whenever a poet comes, substance and essence of REALITY in multi-faceted beings -and-becomings zone is awakened, noumenal, natural & anew.’ Bao Chan Nguyen is a Vietnamese poet who writes about what she has experienced in her life and hopes to bring her works to a wider world to share her thoughts and feelings with many others.

3pm-5pm: Contemporary Approaches Nonfiction: Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz and David Carlin

This workshop will allow participants to explore the traditions and principles of nonfiction storytelling such as form, narrative and technique. Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz is an award-winning writer who teaches literature and creative writing at the University of the Philippines Mindanao. David Carlin is a essayist and memoirist and is Associate Professor and co-director of the WrICE at RMIT University, Australia.

All events are free but places are limited. To register your interest RSVP to
[email protected] stating clearly which workshop/event you would like to attend.

Panel Discussion with Readings
Thu 05 Feb 2015, 3 – 4.30 pm
The National Library of Vietnam, Hanoi
Co-hosted by RMIT University, the National Library of Vietnam and Copyright Agency

Language: English with simultaneous translation into Vietnamese

Bao Chan Nguyen, Cate Kennedy and Suchen Christine Lim in conversation with Francesca Rendle-Short

This event features a panel of distinguished writers from Australia, Vietnam and Singapore, who will discuss the contemporary vitality of writing around the world today. This event is part of the WrICE (Writers Immersion and Cultural Exchange)program and will provide a platform for writers from around the world to discuss their critically acclaimed work and engage with local readers and writers. Bao Chan Nguyen is a Vietnamese poet who writes about what she has experienced in her life, Suchen Christine Lim is a leading Singaporean novelist and Cate Kennedy is an acclaimed Australian writer who writes across genres, and is published as a novelist, short story author, poet and essayist.

A free event.

Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi