Kwani Litfest 2008: Aug 1 - 15 2008
June 30, 2008 by Kwani Litfest
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Kwani Litfest (KLF) is a fortnight of writerly events, culture, mingling, discussion and inspiration. More than 40 African and international poets and writers will appear in fifteen days of panel discussions, readings, book launches, conversations, literary lunches, cultural tours and performances.
Join us for this dynamic 15-day writers festival which not only showcases the best of contemporary African writing, but also utilises established authors to provide inspiring writing tuition and manuscript assessments. KLF, now in its 4th successful year, brings together thinkers and writers from different continents and experiences to explore ideas relevant to the burgeoning African literary scene. This year, as well as creative endeavour, we will focus on the role of the writer in fast-changing conflict and post-conflict situations.
As a special theme following Kenya’s post election violence, KLF will explore the need for new definitions, solutions and ideas. Join us in writing, speaking, networking and devising ways to actively re-invent our society for the good of all.
Through a series of workshops, symposiums, book launches, discussions, retreats, travelling and networking, KLF will develop participants’ creative writing skills, with an emphasis on how stories can help society to see itself more coherently.
The 2008 Kwani Litfest consists of:
- A one day symposium - Revisioning Kenya will take place on 8th August
- A series of one day workshops which begin on Saturday 2nd August
- Week long writing workshops geared towards the craft of writing, which begin Monday August 4th at Club Undecided, Westlands, opp. the Triangle Curio Market
- KLF moves to the Unesco World Heritage town of Lamu on Sunday August 10th
This is a wonderful opportunity for some fo us youth leader to share with our counterparts from various parts of the country ,continent and the entire world the efforts that we have made in rebuilding our country from the soot strands of shame to a castle of peace.
Not just what we have done but also what can be done to avert such a crisis in other patrs of the world through Early Conflict detection Methods .
Thank you .How can we partake in this noble forum?
Good luck in preparations.
Timothy Mudasia
Kenya Youth Education and Comm Development Program
(KYCEP)
Timothy,
Thanks for your interest. Please write to us on the provided email address and we can discuss this in more detail.
hi
thats so good of you, to encourage the young people who think there is no hope out there for them.i have someone in mind who is a great writer but has never exposed his work due to lack of opportunity.
This would be a good opportunity for them to showcase their work and for you to discover some hidden talent .Please inform me of the venue of the litfest i’ve read what it entails and will be glad if they attended the forum.
Thank you looking forward to hear from you
thanks Flo
hi
I’m really excited about this litfest,please tell me how i can be a part of this great event. thank you I cannot remember the last time i looked forward to anything so much. Its weird but every time I think about how I have not taken advantage of all kwani? has to offer i want to bang my head against the wall! so thank you guys.
Rhoda
I’m almost breaking into a sweat trying to get confirmed dates for the various events…
Hi Patricia,
I am not sure what you mean as the events are all clearly marked under the events link, the workshops links and the Timetable link:
http://kwani.org/litfest/2008/daily-timetable/
And of course you can email us on litfest (at) kwani (dot) org and we would be happy to answer any questions. You can also register online. We have tried to ensure that everything is available for people on the web.
Rhoda, am so glad you are keen. Please sign up for anything you wish!