Mini Arts Fest
The Annexe Gallery, Central Market Annexe
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct, 10.30am to 6pm
Presented by Sisters In Islam and Centre For Independent Journalism
Admission Free
Sisters In Islam and Centre For Independent Journalism are proud to
present the “Right To Read Festival”, a gala promoting creative ideas
and independent thought, and a celebration of free expression and the
right to information.
Books are the keystone of information and expression. Books can feed
the mind, nourish soul, and promote positive change in individuals and
society. Living in a world without books is like living in a world
without air, we definitely cannot survive without books. The act of
banning books is like banning air – senseless. Not to mention,
dangerous! Yet, between 1971 and 2009, the Malaysian government has
banned more than 1,500 books. So, join us to stop this bibliocide and
celebrate our “Right To Read”!
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
SAT 10 OCT
10.30am – FREE2READ
It’s never to early to start cultivating a love for reading. This
bookcover art workshop takes young readers between ages 9 and 12 into
the wonderful vista of books. For details and registration, please
call Nazreen at 03-7785 6121.
11am – PAGE@STAGE
Rumah Anak Teater shares the art of making books come alive through
drama. This two-day theatre workshop is open to performance students
and youth theatre practitioners. For details and registration, please
call Syue at 03-7785 6121.
2pm – RIGHT TO READ FESTIVAL LAUNCH
Catch the Wayang Buku performance by local actor director Fahmi Fadzil
and singer songwriter Azmyl Yunor. Show up to see who our surprise
Guests Of Honour will be!
4pm – BOOKWORMS ANONYMOUS
Some books may be banned but it sure hasn’t stopped people from
reading behind closed doors. Celebrity book lovers share their guilty
pleasures.
SUN 11 OCT
10.30am – REEL-ITY BITES
What do books and films have in common? Well, in many countries, both
are filtered before they are released for public consumption. Film
screening and talk on freedom of expression. Speakers: Sharaad Kuttan
and Honey Tan.
3pm – WORD PLAY
Freedom of the arts is an extension of the freedom of thought and
expression. The Page@Stage participants with “mentor” Rumah Anak
Teater pop-up in a workshop performance.
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