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Connect with your fellow poets before everyone dives into the smorgasbord of poetry challenges we've got waiting for you! Sign up to read your poem or RSVP to receive e-mail reminders.
Open mic slots will be on a first come, first serve basis. ๐
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Lyrical Lunacy (one of our wonderful SEAPoWriMo moderators!) is Bangkok's Home for Poetry and organises the longest running open mic show in Thailand, as well as the monthly Bangkok Poetry Slam and concerts, in addition to workshops, theatre productions and more.
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From 6 - 19 August, SEAPoWriMo is an annual poetry writing challenge that celebrates literary and cultural exchange through fun prompts, open mics, and video presentations. Each week shines a spotlight on a different Southeast Asian country, moderated by renowned or up-and-coming poets and collectives. Look out for bonus challenges to try if youโre feeling ambitious! Join the group at: tinyurl.com/SEAPWM
VENUE: tinyurl.com/seapwm23openingzoom (Zoom)
EVENT WEBSITE: Google Forms to sign up
DATE AND TIME
5 Aug 2023
UTC +6:30 | 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Yangon)
UTC +7 | 7.00pm - 9.00pm (Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane)
UTC +8 | 8.00pm - 10.00pm (Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore)
UTC +9 | 9.00pm - 11.00pm (Dili