Welcome to Sing Lit Blk Party!
This one-day hybrid event is an invitation to come together as a community to celebrate the books that carried us through the year. Join us on Saturday, 26 February from 10am to 4pm in person at the most happening venue at Happen.SG, or online via our livestream.
With a variety of events and activities for all ages and reading abilities, from panel discussions to interactive games and activities and workshops, we are confident that there will be something for everyone to enjoy:
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10 AM - 3PM | Sing Lit & Mental Health: 4 Acts of Life Workshop
Our favourite books are not simply words on a page; they can also be portals to different worlds, friends in lonely seasons, and sculptors of our world view. Some books on our shelf also serve as relief for our internal struggles, they bear witness to our pain and offer pathways to navigate through it. We wanted to facilitate space for this relief in a workshop hosted by a mental health professional from Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)'s Creative Mindset Hub. Participants will explore the themes of Forgiveness, Thankfulness, Love and Letting Go while meditating on the "to let the light in" poetry anthology.
The workshop will be in two parts:
10AM - 12PM: Part 1 - Regret and Gratitude
1PM - 3PM: Part 2 - Love and Goodbyes
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11 AM - 12PM | Emerging Warmer: A Climate Manifesto for Sing Lit?
We believe art practitioners have a responsibility to bear witness to the climate crisis and expand society’s vision for its future. Come hear our panelists discuss climate grief, target audiences and their visions for the environment and local arts scene in the next 5 years. Join moderator Carolyn Oei for an engaged discussion with Esther Vincent, Robert Zhao Renhui and Ang Xiao Ting on how the arts can respond to the realities of a warmer world.
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1PM - 2PM | Sing Lit Multiverse: The Many Lives of a Story
There is more than one way to tell a story – and an universe of mediums to tell it on. Sing Lit has weaved its way into multiple planes of existence, with many titles being adapted into films, television series and video games. How does this literary multiverse influence the way that stories are told and books are published? What are some of the trends and what does it spell for the future of Sing Lit? Join moderator Chong Lingying and panellists Balli Kaur Jaswal, Suffian Hakim and Lee Thean-jeen as they discuss their experience with adapting Sing Lit.
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3PM - 4PM | In Kahoots with Sing Lit
Get ready for a trivia extravaganza as audience members go head-to-head on the Kahoot app. Battling each other in a game of wits and obscure knowledge, participants will race to the finish line with the most points to win some great prizes!
Join us online or in person for an hour of fun, humour and mind-boggling shenanigans. Fancy yourself a Trivia Master? Sign up today to be a part of our trivia extravaganza!
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ALL DAY | On the Fringe: Presented by SLS Writing Groups
Only available for those who turn up to the party in the physical realm, three SLS Writing Groups have organised a variety of activities for Sing Lit Blk Party goers:
Zines! with the Rainbow Fictioneers
Looking for a creative adventure this weekend? Come visit the Rainbow Fictioneers' zine-making booth to create your very own zine based on a Sing Lit-inspired writing prompt. Sign up via the link in our bio to join in!
Register for a slot here: https://tinyurl.com/zinerainbowfic
Tarot X Sing Lit
Maybe you've been to the book clinic, but have you ever met a book mystic? /Stop @ Bad End rhymes (/s@ber)’s Tarot X Sing Lit booth offers a read for a read... come have your future read and in turn, receive a book recommendation to guide your earthly endeavours. Don’t leave this up to the fates, click the link in our bio to book a slot and let these diviners show you the way…
Register for a slot here: https://tinyurl.com/tarotxsinglit
Poetry Claw Machine by Ministry of Noise
Claw your way over to our poetry claw machine booth and try your hand at picking up prized literary gems. Stand a chance to snatch some poetry by the members of Ministry of Noise or QR codes to spoken word playlists curated by MoN members. No registration is required.
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ALL DAY | What’s The Matter, Mister Monster?
Check out our newest collaboration: a mystery-puzzle video game developed with Andas Productions, based on the short story, “SIN”, from Ng Yi-Sheng’s 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺. You play as a civil servant in the inaugural Fog Creature Assimilation Task Force, handling the complaints desk for a menagerie of grotesque, otherworldly creatures that have landed on our shores.
HINT: Check our social media on Saturday to get the link to play the game from home!
VENUE: Sing Lit Station | Happen.SG | Sing Lit Station (Facebook Live)
ADDRESS: 22 Dickson Road, #02-01, Singapore 209506 | 27A Jalan Besar, Singapore 208796
LINK: facebook.com/singlitstation
EVENT WEBSITE: Peatix (for registration)
DATE AND TIME
26 Feb 2022, 10am – 4pm