Sharing Knowledge on the Path to World Literature (Part 1)

Join us for a special panel discussion: “Sharing Knowledge on the Path to World Literature”

This session brings together distinguished voices from the literary world to share their experiences, perspectives, and insights on how literature can transcend borders and connect readers around the world.

Moderator: Associate Professor Surapeepan Chatraporn, Associate Fellow of the Academy of Arts, the Royal Society of Thailand

Panelists: Shortlisted writers of the Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award 2025 and Country Award winners

Shortlisted writers:
  1) Li Zi Shu – The Age of Goodbyes (Malaysia)
  2) Doan Anh Thuân  – Chinatown (Vietnam)
  3) Veeraporn Nitiprapha  – Memories of the Memories of the Black Rose Cat (Thailand)
  4) Isna Marifa – Mountains More Ancient (Indonesia)
  5) Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai – The Mountains Sing (Vietnam)
  6) Leila S. Chudori – The Sea Speaks His Name (Indonesia)
  7) Yáng Shuāng-zi – Taiwan Travelogue (Taiwan)
  8) Lau Yee Wa – Tongueless (Hong Kong)
Country Award winners:
  1) Jemimah Wei Xin Zi – The Original Daughter (Singapore)
  2) Margarita Teresa Ortigas – The House on Calle Sombra (Philippines)