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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NRo5yMkCQQg?&amp;ab_channel=ABS-CBNNews&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>The Salaysay Collective, composed of Filipino-Canadian writers, recently launched the first Filipino Literary Festival in Toronto.The event featured readings, book sales, as well as panel discussions, and writing workshops.This offered a platform for sharing stories and building connections among Filipino-Canadian writers. Members of the group were surprised to learn that this was the first event of its kind for a growing community.“Clearly there is a gap,” said Jaisa Sulit. “With this collective and with this festival, we’re letting everybody know that we are here to support each other whether it’s in the writing process or in launching your book.”Some members were also elated to be in the company of fellow writers who share similar challenges and hopes for the future.“Literature is about bridging these gaps and finding the community and people who are like you and you resonate with,” said Angelo Santos, a writer and filmmaker, “and you feel a little bit less alone in the world.”The author and poet Rachel Chiong, meanwhile, noted that representation remains a challenge in the local literary space. “Salaysay is really good because you can kind of commiserate with everybody,” she said, “all that pressure and how it feels and realize you’re not alone. Hopefully, this will be a callout to other Filipino writers who want to get their stuff out there, who want to collaborate and share their stories.”Other artist collectives and storytellers showcased their work and hosted workshops to help attendees deepen their Filipino identity within the Filipino-Canadian diaspora.As the Filipino writing community grows, the Salaysay Collective vowed to host the literary arts festival every two years.It also looks to extend its reach to youths through year-round projects, all to diversify genres and generations within their collective.

Fil-Canadians gather in Toronto for the first Philippine literary festival.

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Fil-Canadian writers join 1st PH literary festival in Toronto

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Christine Santos | TFC News Toronto

Published Jun 11, 2024 09:38 PM PHT

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