Changing the narrative
Event Information
About this event
Live on Zoom May 24, 3 pm. With ISL interpreting
Language is one of the most creative tools at our disposal. We can use language to build peace and reconciliation, to create inclusive environments and celebrate diverse identities, but also to spread hate and division. How can we as citizens promote positive change in our society and counteract hate and division?
This panel, chaired by Joy-Tendai Kangere, will bring together Hazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin, linguist Federico Faloppa, Associate Professor in Italian Studies and Linguistics at the University of Reading, and Zbyszek Zalinski, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at RTE
This event is part of the Mother Tongues Festival. Check out our rich programme of events: www.mothertonguesfestival.com
**With Festival Pack you will get a ticket for your event and a signed copy of Little Optimist: A Pocket full of Joy by Ashwin Chacko, the creative mind behind the visuals of this year's Festival! This book is the perfect companion to your festival adventures!
This event or parts of it may be recorded for documentation purposes . Recordings will only be used internally and never shared online or with third parties. By buying this ticket you agree to take part in a workshop that may be recorded.
Organiser Mother Tongues Festival
Organiser of Changing the narrative
The Mother Tongues Festival is the largest festival celebrating linguistic diversity through the arts in Ireland. Our mission is to showcase Ireland’s rich artistic and cultural tapestry through the use of the multiple languages spoken in the country and to enable people to connect while engaging in diverse creative experiences. The festival shows that multilingualism is not a barrier, but a reason to get together and celebrate.
