Communication and Healing from Poetry
On July 9th, 2016, at Vancouver Public library, Korean Canadian poet, essayist and writer Cheonhak Kwon talked about literature in the age of capitalism, and her art exhibition at Port Moody Arts Centre. She shared poems from her latest book Love is the Pain of Feverish Flowers, and Cheong-cho Lee, the famous illustrator gave a wonderful painting demonstration. Guest speaker including Korean ambassador to Vancouver, Ashok Bhargava, Hana Kwon, etc.
This event conducted in Korean with English translation. It is organized by Vancouver Public Library, and WS Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society. It was the ever first Korean literary event at Vancouver Public library.
