Join us for an engaging discussion with chef, writer and poet romesh dissanayake, and rising voice in Aotearoa literature Saraid de Silva, as they delve into intricate and simmering narratives from the diaspora. In their novels Amma (de Silva) and When I open the shop (dissanayake), the things left unsaid often reveal the most powerful truths. Hear these two writers and friends deep dive into each other’s work and processes, uncovering the secret ingredients that weave magic into their brilliant debut novels.
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Hidden Narratives: Saraid de Silva and romesh dissanayake
Sunday, 1 September
TSB Space, Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm $24 / $20 (SERVICE FEE APPLY)
TSB Space, Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm $24 / $20 (SERVICE FEE APPLY)
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