What does it mean to write about home with honesty and care? In this panel, Teo You Yenn and Liang Hong discuss the responsibility that writers undertake when they tell the stories of others’ lives amid societal changes. Drawing on sociology and literary non-fiction, they explore the power of narrative accounts, how personal stories reflect their hopes and worries at different points in history, and what it means to bear witness without spectacle.
This programme is in Mandarin and English, with live simultaneous interpretation to both languages available. Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring their own earphones for the best listening experience.
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BOOK SIGNING
There will be a Book Signing session with the presenters after this programme at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer. Aside from books, the presenter will not be signing additional memorabilia.
We strongly encourage you to purchase your books before the programme at the Festival Bookstore or any book sale sites across our festival spaces. In the event of a long queue, we seek your patience and understanding in following instructions from SWF staff to ensure a fair chance for everyone to get a signed copy.
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📍Venue: Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
🏢 Address: 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
🕛 Time: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://singaporewritersfestival.com/programmes/writing-the-lives-at-home