Chinese Week at Norway’s House of Literature15 Chinese writers have taken over the House of Literature in Oslo this week, and they are by no means "Government-approved" in China, according to manager Aslak Sira Myhre. "Because of the tense relationship between Norway and China at present, I think it is even more significant that this is an independent event run by the House of Literature, and not affiliated with the Department of Foreign Affairs or the Chinese Embassy, Myhre explained to NRK. China is known for its country’s tight regulations on freedom of speech and censorship. For the biggest project in the House of Literature’s history, 15 Chinese writers and other intellectuals have been invited to participate in the weeklong event. "China has the biggest population in the world, and the world’s oldest script culture. The country has a rich literary tradition and strong contemporary literature that is not well-known in Norway." Myhre thinks this might be linked to the Western world’s colonial history, and that the Chinese were regarded as the "foreigner" for centuries. "It will become increasingly important to get to understand China, it has the fastest growing economy in the world," he says. "Historically speaking, economic hegemony has also always resulted in increased cultural significance." Myhre underlines that the event is not meant to make up for the strong reactions by the Chinese government when Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012. However, the Chinese Embassy has been informed of the program, which includes everything from urban contemporary literature to Chinese classics and film screenings. The organizers spent a lot of time in China to find the authors they wanted to bring to the event. Chinese Week takes place at the House of Literature in Oslo from November 14-20. Admission is free. (NRK/Aftenposten) Julie Ryland
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 08:12
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