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Kalam — Confluence of Writers & Ideas

Pauline Fan, Curator, Pusaka

25-Oct-24 15:20

Kalam — Confluence of Writers & Ideas

Kalam — Confluence of Writers & Ideas is a community-driven literary gathering in Kuala Lumpur, part of the Kreatif KL Festival by Think City, celebrating creativity, diversity, and community. Kalam will bring together over 40 speakers from nine countries, including prominent writers and intellectuals like Malaysian cartoonist Lat, Indonesian poet Goenawan Mohamad, and Philippine author Marga Ortigas. The event will feature 27 programs across venues like Muzium Telekom and Central Market, exploring the evolving literary landscapes of Kuala Lumpur and the region. We speak to Pauline Fan, the curator of the programme, to find out more.

Image credit: Kalam Kuala Lumpur (Instagram)

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  Literature/Philosophy,  culture

Tags:  Kreatif KL Festival,  the bigger picture,  front row,  pusaka,  literary festival,  poetry,  spoken word, 


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