Book Dongne

Celebrating intercultural narratives and Asian-Canadian voices, by bringing together artists and community leaders in Montreal.

Our in-person BOOK DONGNE event is a gathering organised by Arts East-West—a nonprofit media art organization—that celebrates Asian-Canadian voices and media arts. This event will be led by more than 25 Asian-Canadian professional artists and Asian community leaders. Book Dongne will connect more than 200 artists, writers, filmmakers, and community members across Montreal. We will amplify Montreal's rich and diverse intercultural discourse through the lenses of film and literature via panel discussions, workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities, bringing together established community leaders and the new generation.

Whether you are a film or literature enthusiast, artist, author, student, or someone who is curious about diaspora stories and films created by independent artists, this event offers a meaningful and safe space to listen, reflect, and connect.

PROGRAM:

• Live music performances featuring Ziya Tabassian and Abdul-Wahab Kayyali
• Panel discussion moderated by Guy Rodgers and featuring five panelists who are eminent members of the Montreal arts community
• Zine making workshop focusing on personal narratives and recipes, led by multidisciplinary artist Le Lin
• Writing workshop led by author Jinwoo Park, author of the acclaimed novel Oxford Soju Club
• Short film screenings by Asian-Canadian filmmakers in Montreal
• Multiple networking opportunities throughout the day

About Arts East-West

Arts East-West (AEW) is an artist-driven nonprofit media arts organization established in Quebec in 1995. Through MAFF and our Asian Art Publication Laboratory (AAPLab), we support, disseminate, and create works across cinema, new media, and digital arts via public programs (screenings, exhibitions, workshops), knowledge exchange (publications, roundtables, conferences), and professional development (residencies, networking).