Past & Parallel Lives: In Conversation with Kaya Ortiz and Ange Seen Yang
Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into Past & Parallel Lives, the award-winning debut poetry collection by Kaya Ortiz. This compelling work reflects on themes of identity, migration, and queerness, offering a courageous departure from past lives toward a queer future and a poetic return to self.
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- Kaya Ortiz
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May 22, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Centre for Sories
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Centre for Stories
🎟 Tickets: $15
Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into Past & Parallel Lives, the award-winning debut poetry collection by Kaya Ortiz. This compelling work reflects on themes of identity, migration, and queerness, offering a courageous departure from past lives toward a queer future and a poetic return to self.
Kaya Ortiz, a queer Filipino poet from the southern islands of Mindanao and Lutruwita/Tasmania, brings a unique perspective to their writing, exploring the fluidity of borders, memory, and time.
In conversation with Kaya is Ange Seen Yang, a Perth-based writer and lawyer with a passion for exploring how food connects individuals to their heritage and shapes their identities. Ange’s work has been featured in SBS Food, Gourmet Traveller, and Broadsheet.
Expect a thoughtful discussion on belonging, identity, and the transformative power of poetry.
Enjoy a relaxed evening with grazing boards and refreshments provided.
Books will be available for purchase on the night, courtesy of UWA Publishing. Don’t miss the chance to get your copy signed!
🔗 Booking Information:
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here: https://events.humanitix.com/past-and-parallel-lives-in-conversation-with-kaya-ortiz-and-ange-seen-yang
Early booking is recommended to secure your spot.
We look forward to welcoming you to a night of conversation, poetry, and community!
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Kaya Ortiz
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Ange See Yang
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