Our next story from Ba re e ne re‘s recent “Freedom of creative expression” writing contest is the provactive Rear-ended by Pontšo Mpholle. This was another one of our 3 contest prize-winners. Enjoy! *** So, my nudity makes you uncomfortable? Good. That is the whole point of art, to make people uncomfortable; to evoke-provoke-invoke emotions and incite cognitive tumult … Continue reading SHORT STORY: “Rear-ended” by Pontšo Mpholle
Niq Mhlongo to give keynote address at Ba re e ne re
We're proud to announce that South African author Niq Mhlongo will give our keynote address this year at the Ba re e ne re Literature Festival reception. On September 5th at Alliance Française de Maseru, he'll be speaking about supporting a new generation of readers and writers. Accept our event invite here:https://www.facebook.com/events/1443778395902976/ Full programme and … Continue reading Niq Mhlongo to give keynote address at Ba re e ne re
Ba re e ne re Poetry Night + Open Mic
When: September 6, 2014 at 7:30pm Where: Lehakoe Cultural Hut Join us at the Lehakoe Cultural Hut on the evening of Saturday, September 6 for poetry performances and live music. There will also be an open mic session, all styles welcome. Join the event on Facebook!
Literature Festival Day 3
When: September 7, 2014 at 10am until 5pm Where: Maseru Prep School Join us at Maseru Prep on Sunday, September 7 at 10:00am for the last day of the Ba re e ne re Literary Festival. There will be poetry readings, panel discussions, creative performances, and a publishing workshop. There will also be books and craft … Continue reading Literature Festival Day 3
Literature Festival Day 2
When: September 6, 2014 at 10am until 5pm Where: Maseru Prep School Join us at Maseru Prep School on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00am for a variety of literary events, including storytelling, a panel discussion, and creative writing workshop. There will also be activities for younger children, including bookmaking and games. Throughout the festival there will … Continue reading Literature Festival Day 2
It’s official! Less than 1 month until Ba re e ne re
It's official, just three weeks to go until Ba re e ne re Literature Festival returns to Lesotho! Find us at Alliance Francaise on September 5th for an opening reception and a talk by accomplished writer Niq Mhlongo. Then join us at Maseru Prep School September 6 and 7 for exciting activities related to creative writing, … Continue reading It’s official! Less than 1 month until Ba re e ne re
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