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The Philippine International Writers Festival 2009

Jan 30, '09 12:13 AM
for everyone

The Philippine International Writers Festival 2009 will be held from February 11 to February 13, 2009. Click here to see the different panel discussions, the times, and the venues. Three days of discussions about reading, writing, publishing, and books. If you have the time, please go!

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anitero wrote on Jan 30, '09

*blinks* I... didn't really know that realist was considered the "mainstream" lit. Wouldn't "mainstream" entail what most people are reading? If so nowadays that would be horror/romance/chick lit wouldn't it?

jfnacino wrote on Jan 30, '09

Are the first 2 days open to the public then?

psychicangel wrote on Jan 30, '09

jfnacino said

Are the first 2 days open to the public then?

i second the motion. are the discussions open to all?

ekmisao wrote on Jan 30, '09

Can't go! (sob)

pgenrestories wrote on Jan 30, '09, edited on Jan 30, '09

@anitero: That would be a good question to raise to the panel.

@ekmisao: Maybe you can fix your schedule and make some of the talks?

@psychicangel and jfnacino: There's nothing in the site to say that it's closed to the public on any of the three days, but to be certain I'll ask someone who's involved with the festival.

jfnacino wrote on Jan 30, '09

Thanks. I heard at first it was closed to the public. Could be I was wrong. Though I did see this quote from a link:

"According to Angelo "Sarge" R. Lacuesta, Taboan 2009 Coordinator, the first two days of the Festival will include talks and panel discussions on various topics that will be interesting – and essential – to the accomplished Filipino writer while the third day will be a conference involving the younger writers and inviting them to confront key issues and concerns surrounding Filipino literature today. "

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p090116.htm&no=22

Could take it one way or it could mean nothing at all. Sayang if it ain't.

pgenrestories wrote on Jan 30, '09

@jfnacino & psychicangel: I asked Sir Butch Dalisay, and he told me that yes, all 3 days are open to the public, but subject to space limitations. He said that it's really meant for writers to get together, so many sessions will be held in fairly small rooms, but as far as the general public and other writers can be accommodated, they'd be welcome to attend.

I hope this info helps. TY!

jfnacino wrote on Jan 30, '09

Ah, that's good. I know of one person who'd want to go. Thanks!

ronivalle wrote on Jan 30, '09

Sayang, I have classes. I wanted to attend all 3 day sessions. huhu :( Ang layo pa... :(

psychicangel wrote on Feb 10, '09

pgenrestories said

I hope this info helps. TY!

it did. thanks much, sir! ^_^

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