August 22, 2025

LiterASIAN 2025 Presents "Ink and Identity: Narratives from the Chinese Diasporic Experience"

This session explored the intersections of identity, storytelling, and belonging within the Chinese diaspora. Acclaimed writers Rachel Phan, JF Garrard, and Eddy Boudel Tan discuss how their personal and collective histories shape their work across genres, sharing their experiences navigating the complexities of representation in their writing journeys. Whether through fiction, journalism, or speculative storytelling, each writer offers a distinct perspective on what it means to be a Chinese Canadian writer in a rapidly changing world. 

This event was held at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
The featured speakers included: JF Garrard, Eddy Boudel Tan, Rachel Phan, and moderator Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho.