Belfast Book Fesival 2017 Belfast Book Festival 2017 | Page 8

THE PLACE I CALL HOME
ANNA LO
WITH JO EGAN
Born in Hong Kong in 1950, Anno Lo arrived in Belfast in 1974.
The Place I Call Home tells the tale of her extraordinary journey.
Arriving in Belfast at the height of the Troubles; working with the
Chinese community and the difficulties its members faced; her time as
a social worker; her extraordinary political career, including the racial
harassment she experienced; and her life away from the spotlight.
Join Anna Lo as she talks to Jo Egan about her life, both in and out of
politics and the writing of her memoir.
8.30PM // £7 | £5 // CRESCENT ARTS
KUMUKANDA
KAYO CHINGONYI
WITH STEPHEN SEXTON
IN CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN CONNOLLY
After stunning audiences at The Sunflower last year we are
delighted to welcome back Kayo Chingonyi following the
publication of Kumukanda. Kayo will read from this new
collection in which issues of race, identity and masculinity are
dealt with in his uniquely beautiful and heart-stoppingly
tuneful style.
Kayo will be joined by one of Ireland’s most exciting voices,
Stephen Sexton. Fresh from winning The Poetry Society’s
National Poetry Competition for his poem The Curfew,
we are looking forward to having him join us in what will most
certainly be a highlight of this year’s festival.
8.30PM // £7 | £5 // CRESCENT ARTS
Wed 7 Jun