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THE LITERARY HANG
is a
gathering of men and women of the word in prose, poetry
and drama. It is the most recent production of The
Guyana Cultural Association/ Guyana Folk Festival.
Strictly speaking, it is an off shoot of the annual
Symposium, another of the GUYFOLKFEST events.
The non fiction authors,
poets, novelists and short story authors taking part in
this event hailed from Guyana or have Guyanese
connections. They represent bold attempts to capture the
physical, mental and emotional experiences that define
the Guyanese sense of being. This interrogation of
place, body, spirit and time crosses the boundaries. It
is an exploration and preservation of many voices, many
cultures, many pasts, many presents. It takes stock of
the now and anticipates the future.
Our writers show us the
way. Thank you for participating in this exciting
afternoon of words.
Juliet Emanuel |
GUYANA FOLK FESTIVAL
LITERARY HANG 2008
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008
CARIBBEAN LITERARY & CULTURAL CENTER
22 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn NY
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The gathering of writers of the Diaspora Caribbean,
called the Literary Hang, takes place this Festival year on Saturday
June 21. It is held at the Caribbean Cultural and Literary Center,
located on the second floor of the Brooklyn Public Library/Flatbush
Library, 22 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn NY.
A production of the Guyana Cultural Association and
Guyana Folk Festival, it heralds the GUYFOLKFEST 2008 season.
This event celebrates writers linked to Guyana and its
Caribbean neighbor nations. It has its genesis in the annual Symposia
that continue to be a significant part of the GUYFOLKFEST season.
During the Literary Hang 2007, writers read their works to a warm and
culturally appreciative audience. And, the program for 2008 has been
eagerly anticipated.
The writers scheduled to participate this year are:
The Program begins at 1:00PM and ends at 5:00PM.
There will be a Press Conference at 11 AM.
A light lunch will be served.
This event is supported by public funds and is open to the public free
of charge.
Literary Hang Participants
Dr. Lloyd Andries |
Ingrid Campbell |
Cyril Brown |
Rosalind McLymont |
Ken Corsbie |
Juliet Emanuel |
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Dr Vibert Cambridge
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Derrick Jeffrey's
East River New York |
Lisa Hurley Downer
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Literary Hang 2007
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