Translation Hackathon: Translating Comics

How do words and images come together in comics, and what happens when we translate them? In this two-hour interactive workshop designed for youths aged 15 and above, participants will explore the art of translating comics across languages and cultures. This session invites participants to try their hand at translating excerpts from a comic title into their Mother Tongue language(s).

After experienced translators and facilitators share their tips – from retaining humour and tone to ensuring cultural nuances are conveyed effectively – participants will engage in hands-on translation, working individually or in small groups to translate the provided comic excerpts. The workshop will conclude with a sharing segment, where participants discuss their translation choices, challenges, and reflections on how translation shapes meaning, accessibility and representation in comics.

This programme is commissioned by SWF and curated by Singapore Book Council.

General Advisory

• Recommended age 6 and up
• Children aged 7 and below must be accompanied by one participating adult
• No admission for infant in arms
• Admission is subject to showing a valid ticket at the entrance
• All attendees must have a valid ticket to enter the event

Duration

• Approximately 2 hours with no intermission

Late Entry Advisory

• Please be seated 15 minutes before the start time
• Due to the nature of the programme, latecomers may not be admitted.

Photography / Videography Recording Rules

• No Photography, Video Recording and Audio Recording is permitted for this event

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