Saturday, 10 August 2024
Are Emerging Southeast Asian Writers Seeking to Move Beyond National Literatures?
Time : 19.00 - 21.00 (Jakarta time)
Place : Teater Wahyu Sihombing, Taman Ismail Marzuki
After the colonial era and the proclamation of independence by Southeast Asian nations, the initial efforts of these new societies were focused on forging their national identities. Literature emerged as a key medium in shaping them. National literature, driven by the quest to define and solidify national identity, subsequently established a canon that became the standard for literary perception in each country across Southeast Asia. However, decades after independence, is national literature, burdened with the weight of national identity, still relevant? Today, we witness the emergence of young writers in Southeast Asia who appear liberated from the canonization imposed by national literature in their countries. They freely explore diverse themes and genres from various corners of the world, moving in directions unconstrained by traditional boundaries.
Speakers:
- Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie (Writer, Indonesia)
- Sigrid Marianne Gayangos (Writer, Teacher, Philippines)
- Sabda Armandio (Writer, Indonesia)
- Wan Nor Azriq (Novelist, Malaysia)
Moderator: Dewi Kharisma Michellia (Writer, Indonesia)
Bridging Cultures: The Art of Literary Translation (1)
Time : 13.00 - 15.00 (Jakarta time)
Place : Ruang Seni Rupa, Taman Ismail Marzuki
One major obstacle to promoting Indonesian books internationally is the shortage of translators who are not only fluent in the language but also deeply understand both Indonesian literature and the literary scene of the target countries. Thus, it is essential to cultivate skilled Indonesian translators who can effectively translate Indonesian books into multiple languages
Speaker: Dalih Sembiring (Translator, Indonesia)
