The Role of Palestinian Poetry at Bristol's Palestine Museum
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"Can creative writing bring about collective decolonisation? For Palestinian writers, poetry and resistance are spoken in the same breath - join Mira Mattar and Sabrin Hasbun as they explore links between their words and heritage on the long road to liberation."

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A event on Friday 17th May. The event starts at 18:00.


What’s the role of poetry and writers in the ongoing struggle for freedom? Mira Mattar and Sabrin Hasbun will engage in a discussion, exploring the power of literature in advocating for justice and self-determination and the responsibility of artists in front of unspeakable moments of tragedy. They will share excerpts from their own works, offering a poignant glimpse into the Palestinian narrative. The event will end with a Q&A session where the audience can engage with and discuss the same topics.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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