The Korean Cultural Center in Brazil, in collaboration with Sesc Pinheiros and Todavia Publishing, is organizing a comprehensive series of literary events celebrating Han Kang, the acclaimed author of "The Vegetarian" and winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The programming will run from September 16 through October 7 at Sesc Pinheiros in São Paulo, featuring workshops, talks, and book clubs dedicated to exploring Han Kang's literary world.
The event series receives support from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea and represents a significant cultural collaboration between Korean and Brazilian literary communities. Registration for all programs opens on Wednesday, September 10, at 3:00 p.m. through the Sesc Digital Customer Service Center, with spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The programming kicks off on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. with a talk titled "The Representation of Korean Culture in Korean Literature," presented by Carolina Ferreira in the auditorium on the third floor, accommodating up to 100 participants. This opening event will set the stage for deeper exploration of Korean literary themes and cultural elements.
A unique artistic component will be featured on Sunday, September 21, at 3:00 p.m., with a "Drawing Han Kang Art Workshop" facilitated by Ing Lee. This creative session, limited to 25 participants in the Activity Room on the third floor, will offer attendees a chance to engage with Han Kang's work through visual art.
The literary discussions continue on Tuesday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m., with Iara Biderman presenting "The Literary Reception of Han Kang's Works and the Journey to the Nobel Prize." This talk, held in the auditorium for up to 100 participants, will examine the critical acclaim and international recognition that led to Han Kang's Nobel Prize achievement.
A focused book club session will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m., where Paula Carvalho will facilitate a discussion of Han Kang's novel "We Do Not Part." This intimate gathering, limited to 32 participants in the Activity Room, will provide an opportunity for in-depth literary analysis and reader dialogue.
The event series concludes on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m., with a presentation by Natália Tae Maciel Okabayashi titled "Han Kang's Novels: Spaces of Reflection and Translation." This final talk will explore the complexities of translating Korean literature and the reflective nature of Han Kang's work, accommodating up to 100 participants in the third-floor auditorium.
Sesc Pinheiros, located at Rua Paes Leme, 195, in the Pinheiros neighborhood of São Paulo, maintains specific operating hours throughout the week. The venue is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All programming will be conducted in Portuguese to ensure accessibility for the local Brazilian audience.
