This special issue of Newzzit is focussed on Singapore Writers Festival. We recommend you read it cover-to-cover in order of stories to get a feel of the entire festival. We have tried to put the entire issue as one single narrative.
Read MoreDuring SWF, among the most frank discussions were the ones highlighting the role of mass media in societies generally, and Singapore in particular
Read MoreSingaporeans love their unofficial national language Singlish – a unique blend of English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil and other local dialects
Read MoreSimilar to the discussion on Singlish, the panel to discuss the local theatre scene in Singapore - Voices in Singapore theatre today, was also a revelation
Read MoreIn two panel discussions - Why local history matters, and War and Peace, arguments flew on the need for preserving and passing on the historical narrative to the next generation of Singaporeans
Read MoreThe discussion centred around food traditions, food science and food chain, with call to all Singaporeans to cook more at home if the city-state is to truly be the culinary capital of Asia
Read MoreAwards are always controversial, and Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) is no different
Read MoreMalaysia and Singapore have always had a love-hate relationship but the young generation of writers are trying to change that
Read MoreWomen authors from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Singapore share their writing journey and perceptions of the world
Read MoreSome sessions at SWF showcased Nordic literature, giving Singaporeans a chance to experience other form of creative works from the region apart from crime fiction
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