Singapore Writers Festival: Identity, comedy and making reader friends

Panellists (from left) Nilanjana Sengupta and Rosemarie Somaiah share their personal experiences with hyphenated identities as Indians and women. PHOTO: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED
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SINGAPORE – Identity, comedy and connection were some of the standout topics at Singapore Writers Festival on Nov 22 and 25.

Authors Rosemarie Somaiah and Nilanjana Sengupta drew a large turnout for Hyphenated Identities: Singapore’s Women And The Art of Storytelling on the evening of Nov 22 at the Play Den at The Arts House.

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