We regard survival here as a verb, an active determination to survive war, misogyny, imprisonment, colonisation, time… These texts tell of people and nations who have fought to survive against all odds, refusing to be forgotten and ignored.
Shadows of Nagasaki : trauma, religion, and memory after the atomic bombing
In the decades following the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, the city’s residents processed their trauma and formed narratives of the destruction and reconstruction in ways that reflected their regional history and social makeup. They created a multi-layered urban identity as an atomic-bombed city that differed markedly from Hiroshima’s image. Shadows of Nagasaki traces how Nagasaki’s trauma, history, and memory of the bombing manifested through some of the city’s many post-atomic memoryscapes. (Adapted from Amazon) Continue reading “Stories of Survival”
While much of the fun of ComicFest 2024 is soaking up the buzz and excitement of being at a fabulous live event, we do realise that some people sadly can’t make it along but would still like to take part. Have no fear, we will be livestreaming the panels so that you can watch the event from the comfort of your home, wherever you are in Aotearoa.
